Sports reporter with Derry Journal. Proud dad. Irish football and boxing fan. Family first, football a close second 😁 Views are my own.
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Eddie McCallion proud to be inducted into FAI Hall of Fame: "It means a lot. It's an award for myself but see for anyone who has had an input in my life and career. The club had such a big impact in my life." @derrycityfc
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Simon Collins retweeted
IN PICTURES: Legions of fans turned out this afternoon to cheer their Derry City FC heroes as they left from Ryan McBride Brandywell stadium bound for Dublin ahead of tomorrow’s FAI Cup final match against Waterford F.C.
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Simon Collins retweeted
There will be one Waterford man supporting Derry City at Sunday's FAI Cup Final as treble winner Tim Dalton admits his heart is with the Candy Stripes where he spent the best three years of his career #derrycityrfc @derrycityfc
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Brilliant piece this. 👏Really shows the humility of the man, a family man who loves his football club and community. Hopefully he gets to lift that trophy as captain on Sunday 🏆
I was nearly three hours late for the interview and he still opened his doors for a wide-ranging chat.
Derry's love: At home with Michael Duffy and family with FAI Cup glory in sight
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Simon Collins retweeted
Jamie Stott on why winning the FAI Cup with Derry City would ease the personal pain and struggles of a heartbreaking year. The defender also reveals his Brandywell return was 'touch and go' and gives an update on his future #derrycityfc
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Simon Collins retweeted
FAI Cup journey has reconnected Derry City fanbase says Mark Connolly @derrycityfc #derrycity
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Simon Collins retweeted
"When 25,000 or more are coming to Dublin to support you in a cup final, I don't think that's a feeling loads of people get to experience."
From Boca to Brandywell, Nick Twisk has never experienced anything like Derry in cup final week
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Simon Collins retweeted
Talking @derrycityfc podcast sees myself & @SimonCollins82, preview the FAI Cup Final. Interviews with Mark Connolly, @michaelduffy_, Brandon Fleming & lots more. The podcast is sponsored by @ShandonHotelSpa & Carrowreagh Ltd
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Simon Collins retweeted
Teenager Doherty hits late debut brace to secure Derry City a deserved draw in Sligo
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Simon Collins retweeted
FAI Cup Final places up for grabs says Derry City boss Mark Connolly
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Simon Collins retweeted
This week's Talking @derrycityfc podcast with @SimonCollins82 & @Micky_Tips features an interview with James Clarke and also starts with the then breaking news that James McClean's Brandywell departure 🎥 youtu.be/BlRxbEBuTus?is=EMDe…
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James McClean and Derry City FC part ways by mutual agreement 'with immediate effect'
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PHOTOS: Derry City visit Hollybush PS as build up to FAI Cup Final continues
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Simon Collins retweeted
Slight delay for this week's Talking @derrycityfc podcast, which will see @Micky_Tips join Birthday boy @SimonCollins82, as a last minute replacement for myself. Podcast should be available later tonite. The podcast is kindly sponsored by Carrowreagh Ltd & the Shandon Hotel & Spa
Simon Collins retweeted
Thank you @SimonCollins82 and the @derryjournal for the coverage on their website. I don't know if you heard but #Drive105MNL won Gold at the @CommRadioAwards for Sports Show of the Year. If you hadn't, I'm not surprised as we don't like to mention it.
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Simon Collins retweeted
Derry City chairman responds to James McClean comments: "The club is continuing to work hard to try and resolve that dispute." @derrycityfc
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Simon Collins retweeted
WATCH: James McClean says he's suffering as his battle with Derry City rages on and defends his controversial mental health comments
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Simon Collins retweeted
"To have your own fans shouting 'James McClean's a wa*ker'. It did hurt." - James McClean admits he's struggling with his bitter battle with Derry City #derrycity
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Simon Collins retweeted
Meet the Tyrone footballer aiming for a unique Derry Senior Championship - FAI Cup double....
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Simon Collins retweeted
Talking @derrycityfc podcast features interviews with Kevin Dos Santos & Patrick McClean following Monday's win over @stpatsfc. Myself & @SimonCollins82 look ahead to tomorrow nite's home clash vs @DundalkFC, plus lots more
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