19 November 2021; Derry City manager Ruaidhri Higgins applauds the travelling supporters after his side’s victory in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division match between Dundalk and Derry City at Oriel Park in Dundalk, Louth. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile
Darren Cole and Marc Walsh will not be returning to the Candystripes in 2022 but the City boss was keen to put his appreciation on the record.
“Darren has been a fantastic servant to the club over the past five years. He was very unlucky to pick up that injury in 2019 which kept him out of the side.
“To his credit however he has worked his way back to full fitness and finished the season very strongly for us.
“Marc was very unlucky at times too, but Derry fans did get a chance to see how good he was just before the end of the season.
“I want to thank both players for all their hard work since I came into the club and wish them the very best for the future.”
Higgins also confirmed that his assistant Raff Cretaro is also leaving the Brandywell
“Raff came in with me in April and has been a real influence around the club. He has a great way about him and is hugely popular with both the players and the staff.”
“He does however have family commitments and I understand that.
“I know he has really enjoyed his time at Derry City and we would also like to wish Raff every success going forward.”
