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RTÉ News
5 days ago
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Liam Boyce bags quickfire treble to send Derry on their way past Treaty United
Liam Boyce bagged a hat-trick off the bench in just 25 minutes to put Derry City through to the next round of the Sports Direct FAI Cup. With the game in Markets Field at a stalemate and fast approaching the hour mark, Boyce was summoned and ended up being the difference. Derry City would likely have welcomed a cup tie after their most disappointing result of the season last week. Their 2-0 defeat to Sligo Rovers really put a dampener on what had already been a mixed league campaign to date, but the allure of at least €650,000 in European money for winning this tournament might have been enough to merit its own independent focus. The Candystripes were hardly blessed with an easy run in last year's renewal, so in a sense, a trip down to Limerick was probably a turn in their favour. Although their cup history against teams from the third city is mixed at best. Perhaps their most famous meeting in cup competition came in the League Cup final in 2002, when a Brendan Hughes-captained Limerick FC, who had finished bottom of the second tier that year, lifted the trophy at the Brandywell, after winning 3-2 on penalties. Now, the gap isn't quite as big as it was back then – and the fact that Derry City had to wait until 40 minutes into the game for an effort of note was more reflective of their pedestrian pace than the evolution of football on Shannonside. But as the clock ticked towards 60 minutes with little joy, Tiernan Lynch was forced to act. He called out for the services of Boyce and, within two minutes, the former Northern Ireland international repaid in kind. Michael Duffy lined up a corner from the right-hand side and his lofted cross found Boyce right on the penalty spot. The contact wasn't perfect, but it looped over Corey Chambers into the Treaty net. Ten minutes later, the tie was over. For all the good the hosts might have done in open play, they were undone once more from a set piece, as Michael Duffy's corner found Alex Bannon at the back post to nod into the bottom corner. And the trifecta was completed five minutes later as another Duffy corner found Boyce, who'd barely been on the pitch a quarter of an hour. The vocal home crowd at least had their moment to celebrate as their undisputed talisman Lee Devitt pulled one back with just over ten minutes to go. But that would soon be ruled out when Boyce completed his hat-trick from the penalty spot, and Danny Mullen completed a rout that had looked highly unlikely only ten minutes beforehand. Treaty United: Corey Chambers; Evan O'Connor, Robbie Lynch, Mark Walsh )eoing Martin, Ben Lynch; Steven Healy (Fionn Doherty, 89), Connor Wilson (Brian Cunningham, 65); Colin Conroy (Mark Byrne, Lee Devitt, Mark Murphy; Trpimir Vrljičak (Patrick Ferry, 77). Derry City: Brian Maher; Alex Bannon, Mark Connolly, Sam Todd; Ronan Boyce (Robbie Benson, 77), Sadou Diallo, Adam O'Reilly, Shane Ferguson (Hayden Cann, 57); Gavin Whyte (Liam Boyce, 57), Dipo Akinyemi (Danny Mullen, 69), Michael Duffy (Adam Frizell, 77).
Belfast Telegraph
14-07-2025
- Sport
- Belfast Telegraph
Tiernan Lynch at loss to explain flat Derry City display in defeat to Sligo Rovers: ‘Why? I don't have the answer to that'
With leaders Shamrock Rovers not playing a League game until August, the Candystripes have the opportunity to close the nine-point gap considerably on their rivals, but they wasted one of their two games in hand with a loss at The Showgrounds. It was a difficult weekend for Lynch, who watched his players fail to perform as they fell to a first defeat in six League games. First-half goals from Patrick McClean and Wilson Waweru condemned City to a 2-0 defeat, with both goals coming from poor Derry defending. 'We probably lost the game in the first-half with the goals that we conceded, which has been very unlike us of late,' Lynch reflected afterwards. 'We were very disappointed because we gave ourselves a mountain to climb in the second-half. 'I felt we huffed and puffed a bit more in the second-half, but we didn't work their goalkeeper enough, we didn't work their back-four enough and, ultimately, we got nothing from the game.' Lynch was unable to put his finger on how his team went from scoring seven goals against Waterford to failing to provide much threat at all against Sligo. 'It's extremely disappointing,' he acknowledged. 'I had been praising the players all week because they were superb in training. 'They worked so hard and there was a real buzz around the place, but we just never got going, and I think the two goals that we conceded were proper sucker punches. 'Why? I don't have the answer to that. We've got to go away and look at this game back, and we have got to look at the areas where we fell short and we have got to look at the areas where we have been doing well and work out why we didn't do them well here. 'Everything we do will always be internal. It's hard to knock the boys and, albeit we're hugely disappointed right now, the last four or five weeks, they have been outstanding and I can't ask for any more of them in terms of their work-rate. But this wasn't good enough from us. 'They know that more than anybody, and there's no one more disappointed than them, so it's important that we dust ourselves off and we go again.' City are next in action in the FAI Cup as they head to First Division Treaty United on Friday night, the first step on what they hope will end with a third FAI Cup Final appearance in four years.
The Irish Sun
09-07-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Tiernan Lynch insists Derry City fans ‘will enjoy watching' new signing whose goals ‘is only part of what he gives you'
DERRY CITY boss Tiernan Lynch says there is more to Dipo Akinyemi than just goals. The English striker has joined the Candystripes on a multi-year deal from York City. Most of his career has been spent in non-league football where he has been a regular scorer. And in the 2022-23 season, he was named the Scottish Championship's Players' Player of the Year after netting 20 league goals for City boss Lynch said; 'We've been very keen on Dipo for a while and I'm delighted he wanted to come here. 'His goalscoring record speaks for itself, but that's only a part of what he gives you. Read More on Derry City 'He has excellent numbers when it comes to assists and has a very strong work ethic. 'When you're looking at players to strengthen the group, you're also very much looking at character as well. 'I have no doubt that next number of seasons.' 1 Tiernan Lynch has welcomed the signing of Dipo Akinyemi Credit: Thomas Flinkow/Sportsfile
Irish Daily Mirror
02-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Derry City winger completes move to Scottish Championship side
Paul McMullan has completed his move to Raith Rovers after leaving Derry City. The winger left the Candystripes at the start of the week and signed a two-year deal with the Scottish Championship side yesterday. McMullan, 29, has won the Scottish Championship twice with Dundee United and derby rivals Dundee. The Scot joined Derry City in 2023 and made 80 appearances in all competitions for the Candystripes, scoring three goals and providing 18 assists. Click this link or scan the QR code to receive the latest League of Ireland news and top stories from the Irish Mirror. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. On social media, McMullan posted: Thank you Derry City for the last 2 years! Met so many incredible people that made our time over in Ireland so great! All the best and will be back over to take in some games when I can.' Raith Rovers said: 'A former Scotland youth international at U16, U17, U19, and U21 levels, Paul is known for his blistering pace, direct style, and ability to create chances These qualities made him a perfect addition for the squad Barry Robson is building.' Derry City boss Tiernan Lynch last week bolstered his midfield with the signing of another Scottish player, Adam Frizzell. The attacking midfielder has signed an 18-month deal and said: 'It was time for me to come over and challenge myself and I'm looking forward to doing that.' Get the latest sports headlines straight to your inbox by signing up for free email.
Belfast Telegraph
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Belfast Telegraph
Derry City midfielder quits Brandywell to join Scottish Championship club
The 29–year-old Scot joined the Candystripes in June 2023 and became an ever present under Ruaidhrí Higgins over the next 18 months. But starts have been harder to come by this season under Tiernan Lynch with just five made to date this year. His last appearance came off the bench in last week's win over Drogheda, and he leaves Derry having made 80 appearances and scored three goals.
