Derry relishing Rovers challenge – Ruaidhri Higgins

Derry City will be looking to carry their recent good form into Friday’s crunch top of the table clash with Shamrock Rovers.

The Candystrips are four points off Rovers at the summit of the League of Ireland Premier Division with seven games to play.

A home win at the Brandywell will bring the title run in to a grandstand finish but a defeat would be a severe dent in their title hopes.

Derry boss Ruaidhri Higgins says the group is relishing the challenge:

Higgins added, credit has to go to the players for putting themselves in a challenging position:

The Candtsrips Manager says they have to be calm come Friday nights battle:

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