Devine up beat despite defeat

DERRY City manager Declan Devine felt his side did more than enough to at least get a share of the spoils, after Sligo Rovers secured a narrow 2-1 victory, on Friday night.
Derry City's Rory Patterson races away from Sligo Rovers defender Seamus Conneely.Derry City's Rory Patterson races away from Sligo Rovers defender Seamus Conneely.
Derry City's Rory Patterson races away from Sligo Rovers defender Seamus Conneely.

Goals from David Cawley and Danny North gave the champions a 2-0 advantage, before Sean Houston’s late strike, however the turning point of the match came on 55 minutes when Rory Patterson’s penalty was saved by Gary Rovers.

After the game boss Devine spoke to Sentinel Sport’s Editor Kevin McLaughlin.