Adam Brennan was again heroic for Shamrock Rovers – we’ll likely be saying that many times – as his run brought about a penalty converted by Dylan Watts to decide a somewhat sterile game in the capital.
Brennan is an old-school winger that Hoops fans already love and he prompted a clumsy challenge from substitute Conor Barr, with substitute Watts readily converting from the spot with nine minutes to go.
Derry are down a few bodies but their first match on the road suggested they are off the pace of the champions.
Again, as in the recent victory over Saint Patrick’s Athletic, the bench proved pivotal for Stephen Bradley, who accepted a presentation pre-game: this being his 445th competitive game as…