Danny Mullen celebrates after scoring Derry’s third goal against St Pat’s
That was quite aside from the behaviour of youths outside the ground, who scaled the walls of the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium and lobbed missiles at the celebrating away supporters.
The club has since accepted a fine and a ‘partial stadium closure’ for their next home game against Shelbourne 6 May 6.
The Candystripes are on the road tonight (kick off 7.45 pm), having re-gathered themselves with an impressive 3-1 win over St Patrick’s Athletic on Monday.
With Patrick Hoban returning to the side, assistant manager Paul Hegarty is in bullish mood ahead of their long journey to the south-east.
“We look like we are going to score goals and everyone gets confidence out of that. There is a belief in the squad that we will create chances.
“Danny (Mullen) has been excellent in the last few games and has added a new dimension. With Pat coming back as well, they are a real threat no matter who they play against.”
Waterford have shown a fine burst of form in recent weeks, collecting five points from three games, highlighted by a 1-0 win away in Dalymount, Keith Long getting one over his old club.
They are without a home win since beating St Pat’s in early March and Long is eager to change that.
“They (Derry City) beat us already up in the Brandywell this year back in March,” said the Waterford boss.
“But we’re at home, and in reasonable form, we want to try and build on the performances so far – turn draws into wins – and there’s no better place to start doing that than in the RSC.”
The home side will be without Kacper Skwierczynski (hip injury), while Connor Evans and Maleace Asamoah are also doubts.
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