Hutton eyes perfect start to Derry reign at Cross

There’s always been a rich and rewarding rivalry between Cork City and Derry City, but tonight’s SSE Airtricity Premier League clash at Turner’s Cross offers up an extra level of intrigue as, in what will be Peter Hutton’s first game in charge, the Candystripes will hope to show signs that there is life — and a better one — after Roddy Collins.

“We have had a really good week in training,” says Hutton. “It has all been about settling everybody down and drawing a line under what’s gone on. As far as we as a squad are concerned, that’s all in the past and we must start looking forward.

“As everybody in the country knows, Turner’s Cross is a difficult venue to get a result from, but I feel it’s the best away ground to play in. The atmosphere is always excellent and the pressure is always on the away side. I had some great days there in the past as a player and tonight I hope to have another great day as manager.”