Midfielder Nicky Low misses tonight’s game through suspension
DERRY midfielder Nicky Low misses this evening’s crunch Premier Division away game in Dublin against Shamrock Rovers due to a suspension.
The 26-year-old’s absence is a blow for the Candy Stripes as the Brandywell side look to go for four wins on the bounce.
City sit third and in the final European spot with Rovers five points adrift and boasting a game in hand.
“Nicky being unavailable is a big loss – with the size of our squad suspensions are a major handicap,” said Derry manager Kenny Shiels.
“This is the proverbial six-pointer and the difference between winning and losing is mighty.”
Derry are a team in form with four wins in their last five games, including a 3-0 home victory over Limerick last Sunday.
“We got the players to go down to Tallaght and challenge them,” added Shiels.
“Shamrock Rovers are one of the biggest clubs in Ireland, if not the biggest.
“They themselves must be thinking they should be doing better for the club of their size.
“They’ve got the players but it just hasn’t clicked for them. Being third for Shamrock Rovers is like being last for us – it’s way below the expectations of the fans.
“I would take a draw as it leaves us in a good position. It would be commendable for us.”
Tonight’s game kicks off at 8 pm.
