Derry City got a morale boosting win with a 3-0 success over Longford Town at the Brandywell.
City produced their best first half performance in months as they led 2-0 at the interval thanks to a Pat O’Sullivan own goal goal on nine minutes and a Mark Timlin shot on 20 minutes.
Peter Hutton’s men sealed the points on 75 minutes when Timlin got his second and Derry’s third who fired past Paul Hunt.
City manager Peter Hutton spoke of his delight with the result after the game, with Martin Holmes
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