Paul McMullan’s well taken second half finish spoiled the homecoming for Kenny.
THE STEPHEN KENNY era at St Pat’s began in defeat as his new side fell to a narrow 1-0 home loss tonight to a strong Derry City outfit.
The presentation of the double winning St. Pat’s side’s 1997/98 & 1998/99 season before kick-off only added to the sense of occasion as the two ambitious sides prepared for battle in a narrative laden encounter. Former Republic of Ireland boss Kenny faced off against his former coach in the international set-up, Ruaidhri Higgins.
Advertisement The title chasing visitors came close to spoiling the party early on when the classy Will Patching held off Chris Forrester to then slip Paul McMullan in behind Anto Breslin, but the Scottish winger’s low strike was well saved by Danny Rogers. Irish underage star Mason Melia’s deflected strike just over the bar lifted spirits around Inchicore just after the break.
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