Buckley says Derry's sights are on title this season

Monday night's north-west derby will provide an early indication of how far one, or both sides, can feature in the chase for the league

25 February 2022; Daniel Lafferty of Derry City has a header on goal during the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division match between Derry City and Shamrock Rovers at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium in Derry. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

The two big winners from Friday’s games – Derry City and Sligo Rovers – square up on Monday night with Liam Buckley asserting that title expectations on the Candystripes are justified.

Derry beat Shamrock Rovers 2-1 while the Hoops’ nearest challengers from last season, St Patrick’s Athletic, were slain 1-0 at home by Sligo.