Slip-ups in Sligo all in City’s past
Sligo Rovers v Derry City Tonight 7.45pm
RUAIDHRI HIGGINS wants to avoid another Sligo slip-up this evening.
His Derry City side lost 1-0 on both their visits last season to The
Showgrounds – and Higgins was quick to remind his players of that fact.
“It’s something we’ve talked about and definitely something we need to improve on,” he said.
“Sligo have made some brilliant signings ahead of the new season, bringing in Connor Malley, Ellis Chapman, Simon Power and the returning Max Mata (left) and Ed Mcginty.
“They always seem to find an extra yard when we come to town and we’ll have to roll our sleeves up if we want to get three points.
“We have to back ourselves when we need to be strong and, if it’s going to be a good game of football, we can do that too.
“I’d expect we’ll take a good crowd with us and it’s important that they see total commitment from us.
“I’m going to get tired saying this but we’re in an ultra-competitive league and every squad is more than capable.”
Derry got off to a winning start last week against Drogheda – and with Shamrock Rovers losing last night it’s a chance to put some more early daylight between the two sides.
“Against Drogheda last week I thought we played some really good football but we were also strong when we had to be,” he said. “If we have to show both sides of ourselves to win again, so be it.”
Patrick Mceleney and Mark Connolly are both hoping to be fit but Sadou Diallo remains on the sidelines.
Sligo are looking to follow up last week’s 2-2 draw against Bohemians with a win but will have to do so without long-term absentee John Mahon.