Simon Collins

Sports reporter with Derry Journal. Proud dad. Irish football and boxing fan. Family first, football a close second 😁 Views are my own.

[Derry Journal @derryjournal]

In-form Derry City winger Kevin Dos Santos keeping the faith ahead of trip to Galway @derrycityfc #derrycityfc
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[League of Ireland @LeagueofIreland]

Derry City will face Qarabağ FK (AZE) or Vestri (ISL) if they progress past CSKA Sofia in the UEFA Europa League Second Qualifying Round.

[Kevin McLaughlin @kevymac77]

This week's Talking @derrycityfc podcast features an interview with James Clarke. Gary Slevin talks about next month’s club run charity 5K race. Plus myself & @SimonCollins82 discuss the latest news from the Candystripes: 🎥 https://t.co/d6AcpsnF7P

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[Derry Journal @derryjournal]

Derry championship season over as Meath score Find Insurance Celtic Park victory
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[Simon Collins @SimonCollins82]

Derry City manager Tiernan Lynch offers explanation for playing with no strikers as he confirms several Brandywell departures #derrycityfc #transfernews

[Derry Journal @derryjournal]

Derry City boss Tiernan Lynch confirms departure of Fleetwood Town bound Josh Thomas and Dipo Akinyemi while Henry Rylah returns to Charlton, Alex Bannon to Burton and Ben Doherty prepares for Coleraine switch #derrycityfc
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[Simon Collins @SimonCollins82]

Tiernan Lynch hopes it all ends in cheers at Celtic Park tonight #derrycityfc

“We have 16 cup finals left in the league - we're well aware of that.” https://t.co/OSSnbcKY2f

[Derry Journal @derryjournal]

Mark Connolly returns to Derry City as Director of Football. His former manager Ruaidhri Higgins says he 'isn't surprised' the former defender has been offered the role. #derrycityfc https://t.co/f5OmTVtAui

[Kevin McLaughlin @kevymac77]

Better late than never - This week's Talking @derrycityfc podcast features interviews with Felix Healy & Liam Coyle, plus myself & @SimonCollins82 discuss the latest news from the Candystripes and the LOI in general: 🎥 https://t.co/x74kUBUrl7

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[Kevin McLaughlin @kevymac77]

Sorry folks, but there's a slight delay on this week's Talking @derrycityfc podcast. It will be available later this evening.

[Derry Journal @derryjournal]

Derry City boss Tiernan Lynch targets Ayr United captain Ben Dempsey as another busy transfer window is expected at Brandywell this summer #derrycityfc #transfer
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[Derry Journal @derryjournal]

"The scenes of celebration after the final reflected the passion and pride that hurling inspires throughout Derry."
Derry Co. Chairman pays tribute to historic Oak hurlers
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@doiregaa @Micky_Tips @SimonCollins82

[Derry Journal @derryjournal]

"I watched the guys play today for the last time with a lump in my throat."
Derry City 'Legends' including treble winners Felix Healy, Liam Coyle and Paul Curran hang up their boots after final charity match against Derry City supporters team @derrycityfc
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[Derry Journal @derryjournal]

"We know we need to be so, so much better in every aspect of it." - Derry City captain Michael Duffy believes the Brandywell club can turn around their season after midterm reset @derrycityfc #derrycityfc
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[Kevin McLaughlin @kevymac77]

This week's Talking @derrycityfc podcast sees myself & @SimonCollins82 chat about 'the Sound of Silence' coming out of the club, as the fans continue to get more & more frustrated, at the mid-season break stage: 🎥 https://t.co/JUtRwlSC2A

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[Derry Journal @derryjournal]

Pressure mounts on Tiernan Lynch after another defeat for Derry. Winless in seven and just three points off relegation playoff spot going into midseason break #derrycityfc
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[Simon Collins @SimonCollins82]

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[Derry Journal @derryjournal]

Check out this week's Talking Derry City podcast with @SimonCollins82 and @kevymac77 Features exclusive interviews with Patrick McClean and project manager of the stunning new Brandywell pitch https://t.co/kWJ5vv91Pv

[Derry Journal @derryjournal]

Brilliant Derry hurlers shock Kerry with superb second half to book Christy Ring Cup final place
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@doiregaa @Micky_Tips @SimonCollins82 @Citycolt

[Eric White @ericwhite80]

Derry City: Under-pressure Tiernan Lynch vows 'I'll never walk away' - BBC Sport https://t.co/dZZbfnZlYR

[Derry Journal @derryjournal]

Derry City boss Tiernan Lynch says outside noise is out of his control: "I can't control the fans. They give you time or they don't give you time. It's a bit like the ownership."

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