Ruaidhrí Higgins leaves role as Derry City manager

The 40-year-old had come under pressure after a disappointing end to a season where dreams of a double evaporated with a limp league finish and FAI Cup final defeat to Drogheda United leaving the Candystripes without European football for 2025.

It’s understood that O’Doherty was keen for Higgins to stay on, a message that was communicated both before and after the cup final but lengthy talks on Wednesday concluded with a verdict that the club needed a fresh start.

Higgins’ relationship with other senior figures at City was strained, and the former Candystripes midfielder recognised that it was the right time to step away. He has a year remaining on his contract.

Significant changes in playing personnel are expected over the winter, with Ballymena United announcing this morning that they have completed a deal to sign Patrick McEleney when the transfer window opens in January.

The Derry skipper went off injured in Sunday’s defeat to Drogheda; his future had been shrouded in uncertainty…

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