McEleney sure Derry need to capitalise now rather than later

Paul McMullan, 12, of Derry City celebrates with team-mates Shane McEleney, right, and Patrick Hoban, left. Pic: Stephen McCarthy, Sportsfile

Shane McEleney believes it’s vital for Derry City to win Monday night’s humdinger at Tallaght before Shamrock Rovers discover their stride.

Leadership of the Premier Division table is available to the Candystripes if they better the result of Shelbourne on their short trip to St Patrick’s Athletic – the reunion of Damien Duff and Stephen Kenny.