Derry facing uphill struggle to halt Rovers four-in-a-row charge, admits Higgins

The Candystripes are now seven points behind Rovers following their 1-0 loss in Tallaght on Monday night.

UPHILL STRUGGLE: Derry City manager Ruaidhrí Higgins during the match at Tallaght Stadium. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Ruaidhrí Higgins admits Derry City face an uphill struggle to unseat leaders and champions Shamrock Rovers to snatch a first Premier Division title for 25 years.

Monday’s facile 1-0 win for the Hoops over the Candystripes in front of 5,824 fans at Tallaght created a seven-point advantage at the summit.