Graham Cummins: Harps punch above their weight and can frustrate neighbours Derry

MASTERMIND: Finn Harps manager Ollie Horgan.
It’s not often the outcome of the northwest derby between Derry City and Finn Harps has as much significance as tonight’s result. Were Derry to drop points against their rivals, it would end any faint hopes they have of winning the title. Defeat for Harps would dent their prospects of remaining in the Premier Division.
Harps defy odds every season they remain in the top tier. In truth, with their budget and resources, they shouldn’t be competing in the division. There are many teams in the First Division better equipped. That's why Ollie Horgan and his players deserve so much credit every year they survive. Sitting just outside the automatic relegation place on goal difference, their four-year spell in the top flight is under threat.