'We weren't moving' - Higgins defends Derry stance on Rovers fixture

NOT BUDGING: Derry manager Ruaidhrí Higgins. ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne

Ruaidhrí Higgins has defended his decision to adopt a hardline approach in keeping Derry City’s fixture against Shamrock Rovers on Friday intact despite the Hoops’ ongoing European exploits.

Pleas by Rovers to postpone the game at the Ryan McBride Brandywell till Saturday or Sunday were rejected, with Candystripes boss Higgins preaching the importance of consistency for all the league’s European entrants.