Derry City boss Ruaidhri Higgins acknowledges the intense competition in the Irish Premier Division this season, stating that winning the league would be particularly satisfying due to its unpredictability. Despite a recent setback against Drogheda United, Derry remains in contention thanks to rivals Shelbourne's inconsistent form.
Ruaidhri Higgins claims he would be foolish to talk up Derry City ’s chances of winning the double as the title race has been so unpredictable.
READ MORE: How much Shamrock Rovers have earned so far in Europe and what they could bank against APOEL Reigning champions Shamrock Rovers will be back in title contention if they deliver another blow to Damien Duff’s Shelbourne on Sunday, by winning in Tallaght. “In football you’ve always got an opportunity around the corner to rectify any damage that was done.”
“You hear that lazy talk about the standard of the league, well, I think there's been a few matches recently that have been a really good standard.
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