League of Ireland: Billionaire chairman Philip O’Doherty eyes title with Derry City

Ahead of Friday's north-west derby against Finn Harps, O’Doherty spoke of the financial plans for his beloved club

A general view of the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. Picture: INPHO/Evan Logan

Derry City’s self-made billionaire chairman Philip O’Doherty insists the Candystripes will mount a title challenge next year.

The generosity of the local businessman during the past decade has kept the League of Ireland club afloat in difficult spells, and the €2bn buyout of his E&I Engineering company on Wednesday elevated his resources to a new level.