Derry stumble in Drogheda yet again to hand Shels renewed title initiative 

Frantz Pierrot’s brace, nine minutes apart in the second half, was a stinger the table’s second-placed team only reacted to with a consolation and they remain four points adrift 

ALLEZ FRANTZ: Drogheda’s Frantz Pierrot celebrates scoring his sides third goal.  Pic: INPHO/James Crombie

DROGHEDA UNITED 2 DERRY CITY 1

Ever so slowly, with twists and stutters galore, this title race is staying within Shelbourne’s control.