Derry City can handle great expectations, insists in-form Michael Duffy

The Candystripes have started their campaign slowly. 

ON FORM: Michael Duffy of Derry City poses for a portrait with his SSE Airtricity / SWI Player of the Month Award at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. pIC: Oliver McVeigh/Sportsfile

Player of the Month Michael Duffy insists Derry City can handle the pressure of landing a first title since 1997 despite their unspectacular start.

Five games into the campaign – the first four at home – and the Candystripes have seven points, losing as many matches as they’ve won.