Photo Stephen Doherty
As Derry City prepare to host Drogheda United on Friday night, Manager Declan Devine is confident this is a game that they can get their first win from.
Tuesday s 2-0 loss to Shamrock Rovers means City are still looking for their first points of the season while Tim Clancy s side arrive to the north west on the back of a thumping win in Longford last time out.
The Derry boss insists however that he is confident his young side aren t that far away.
Derry boss Declan Devine. Photo Stephen Doherty
Derry Manager Declan Devine is looking for the Candystrips to improve on last season but knows their Premier Division opener away to Longford will be a tough start.
There has been a huge shift in playing personal within the squad, that now has an average age of just 23.
There was a buzz around the Brandywell this weekend with the pre-season Media Day on Thursday - Kevin McLaughlin attended for Highland Radio Sport where he spoke with boss Declan Devine, Ciaran Coll and firstly City Captain Eoin Toal.