Derry City see off Waterford as they anxiously await injury update on skipper McEleney

Derry's star midfielder is understood to have sustained a fractured arm having immediately signalled that he had a major problem following what appeared an innocuous challenge in the centre-circle by Waterford's Gbemi Arubi in the 62nd minute.

WORRYING TIMES: Derry’s Patrick McEleney goes off injured. Pic: ©INPHO/Lorcan Doherty

SSE Airtricity Premier Division: Derry City 3 (Duffy 11, Connolly 21, Hoban 30) Waterford 0

The worrying sight of Derry skipper, Patrick McEleney, signalling another injury issue, clearly overshadowed this comprehensive victory against Waterford United at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.