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Simon Collins

@SimonCollins82

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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Teenager Doherty hits late debut brace to secure Derry City a deserved draw in Sligo trib.al/k03gfJm @derrycityfc @SimonCollins82 @Micky_Tips @kevymac77
Teenager Terence Doherty hits late brace to secure Derry City a deserved draw in Sligo

Teenager Terence Doherty hits late brace to secure Derry City a deserved draw in Sligo

League of Ireland Premier Division

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Derry Journal@derryjournalOct 29
FAI Cup Final places up for grabs says Derry City boss Mark Connolly trib.al/3vf4PJl @derrycityfc @Micky_Tips @SimonCollins82 @kevymac77
FAI Cup final places still up for grabs admits Derry city boss Mark Connolly

FAI Cup final places still up for grabs admits Derry city boss Mark Connolly

​​Mark Connolly says there will be FAI Cup final starting places up for grabs when Derry City travel to the Sligo Showgrounds to round off their 2026 Premier Division campaign (k.o. 7.45pm).

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Kevin McLaughlin@kevymac77Oct 29
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… 🎙 open.spotify.com/episode/3v3…
A McClean break-up as Derry gear up for league finale in Sligo

A McClean break-up as Derry gear up for league finale in Sligo

Simon and Michael are at Brandywell as news breaks of James McClean...

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Derry Journal@derryjournalOct 28
James McClean and Derry City FC part ways by mutual agreement 'with immediate effect' trib.al/E5bCO1E
James McClean and Derry City FC part ways by mutual agreement 'with immediate effect'

James McClean and Derry City FC part ways by mutual agreement 'with immediate effect'

Derry City FC and James McClean have confirmed that they have reached a ‘mutual agreement’ to terminate James’ contract with the Club with immediate effect.

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PHOTOS: Derry City visit Hollybush PS as build up to FAI Cup Final continues trib.al/zlFtD4P @derrycityfc @SimonCollins82 @kevymac77
PHOTOS: Derry City visit Hollybush Primary School as build up to FAI Cup Final continues

PHOTOS: Derry City visit Hollybush Primary School as build up to FAI Cup Final continues

Derry City’s interim manager Mark Connolly and Dutch midfielder Nick Twisk received a rapturous ‘Red and White’ welcome during a special school visit to Hollybush Primary School on Friday morning.

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Kevin McLaughlin@kevymac77Oct 28
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
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Dee Curran@DeeCurran1Oct 26
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. derryjournal.com/sport/footb…
They have relentlessly travelled the length and breadth of Ireland and Europe to bring live...

They have relentlessly travelled the length and breadth of Ireland and Europe to bring live...

Derry community radio station Drive 105 is celebrating after its football coverage, Match Night Live, was named ‘Sports Show of the Year’ at the 2026 Community Radio Awards, taking home the gold...

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Derry City chairman responds to James McClean comments: "The club is continuing to work hard to try and resolve that dispute." @derrycityfc trib.al/DUqHcIg
"The club is continuing to work hard to try and resolve that dispute."

"The club is continuing to work hard to try and resolve that dispute."

DERRY CITY chairman Philip O'Doherty has responded to accusations made by James McClean about his treatment by the Brandywell club after a public backlash over his mental health comments.

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WATCH: James McClean says he's suffering as his battle with Derry City rages on and defends his controversial mental health comments derryjournal.com/sport/footb… Youtube: studio.youtube.com/video/IWa…
‘I’m struggling’: McClean opens up on Derry City fallout and mental health backlash

‘I’m struggling’: McClean opens up on Derry City fallout and mental health backlash

JAMES McClean believes his reputation has 'taken a battering' this year and admits he's 'struggling' as his bitter battle with Derry City Football Club rages on.

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Derry Journal@derryjournalOct 25
"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 trib.al/xxdWCrg
‘I’m struggling’: McClean opens up on Derry City fallout and mental health backlash

‘I’m struggling’: McClean opens up on Derry City fallout and mental health backlash

JAMES McClean believes his reputation has 'taken a battering' this year and admits he's 'struggling' as his bitter battle with Derry City Football Club rages on.

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Meet the Tyrone footballer aiming for a unique Derry Senior Championship - FAI Cup double.... trib.al/fCfThao @doiregaa @NewbridgeCLG @urneygaa @derrycityfc @SimonCollins82 @kevymac77 @Micky_Tips
Meet the Tyrone footballer aiming for a unique Derry Championship - FAI Cup double

Meet the Tyrone footballer aiming for a unique Derry Championship - FAI Cup double

​​Stop me if you've read this headline before.... 'Tyrone footballer aims for dream Derry Senior Championship / FAI Cup double'.

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Kevin McLaughlin@kevymac77Oct 22
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 🎥 youtu.be/MSpAn9q2cto?is=VKfI… 🎙 open.spotify.com/episode/5iB…
Skipper Paddy McClean leading Derry through the storm

Skipper Paddy McClean leading Derry through the storm

With the James McClean controversy raging on after the ex-Ireland i...

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Derry Journal@derryjournalOct 19
Erin McClean responds to husband James' comments regarding mental health and claims the ex-Ireland international is 'struggling'. "I have been strongly encouraging him to seek therapy." trib.al/qWzJPqX
He may not agree with me sharing that but I've told him that I need to explain this.

He may not agree with me sharing that but I've told him that I need to explain this.

ERIN McClean has spoken out about her husband James' controversial comments regarding men's mental health following a social media backlash, claiming the ex-Ireland international has been 'struggli...

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Derry Journal@derryjournalOct 16
Derry City's six match unbeaten run under Mark Connolly comes to an end in Drogheda as defensive errors prove costly #derrycityfc trib.al/Hrbj3QI
FAI Cup finalists brought crashing back down to earth by bogey men Drogs

FAI Cup finalists brought crashing back down to earth by bogey men Drogs

Drogheda United 2 Derry City 0

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A wee listen for any @derrycityfc fans making the trip for tonight's league encounter at @DroghedaUnited, this week's Talking Derry City podcast
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Talking @derrycityfc podcast sees myself & @SimonCollins82, firstly chat about City's FAI Cup win at @GalwayUnitedFC. Interviews with @michaelduffy_ & @mcclean924. Plus the guys look ahead to Friday's clash at @DroghedaUnited 🎥 youtu.be/J4RYXZuu6tI?is=IPsp… 🎙open.spotify.com/episode/1z0…
Cup Final Bound! Duffy Delivers as Derry Rise Again

Cup Final Bound! Duffy Delivers as Derry Rise Again

Six times winners Derry City is back at the Aviva for a 13th FAI Cu...

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Reading loanee goalkeeper Tom Norcott prepared for FAI Cup Final audition over final league fixtures #derrycityfc trib.al/VOGpgeB
"That's why we play football"

"That's why we play football"

​TOM NORCOTT needed to be patient before getting his chance between the sticks for Derry City and now the Englishman is bracing himself for a fight to keep hold of the No.1 jersey going into the...

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Talking @derrycityfc podcast sees myself & @SimonCollins82, firstly chat about City's FAI Cup win at @GalwayUnitedFC. Interviews with @michaelduffy_ & @mcclean924. Plus the guys look ahead to Friday's clash at @DroghedaUnited 🎥 youtu.be/J4RYXZuu6tI?is=IPsp… 🎙open.spotify.com/episode/1z0…
Cup Final Bound! Duffy Delivers as Derry Rise Again

Cup Final Bound! Duffy Delivers as Derry Rise Again

Six times winners Derry City is back at the Aviva for a 13th FAI Cu...

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Derry Journal@derryjournalOct 12
Mark Connolly restoring Brandywell pride: "My biggest thing was trying to make sure I helped the club and put the club in a better place." @derrycityfc #derrycityfc trib.al/sS5LeMm
When it's good it's good and when it's not so good they'll tell you.

When it's good it's good and when it's not so good they'll tell you.

​A VISIBLY exhausted Mark Connolly experienced all kinds of emotions after Saturday's dominant semi-final victory over Galway United at Eamonn Deacy Park - pride, elation but primarily relief!

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Derry Journal@derryjournalOct 9
Patrick McClean breaks silence on his brother James' public fallout with Derry City and says he would love to share the pitch with the Ireland centurion once again should Derry reach the FAI Cup Final trib.al/qKk4sGC
I'm my own person and have to get on with things for me

I'm my own person and have to get on with things for me

​PATRICK McClean hasn't given up hope on his dream to share the pitch with his brother James in this year's FAI Cup Final at the Aviva Stadium and hopes the Ireland centurion’s ongoing feud with...

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Derry Journal@derryjournalOct 7
Brandon Fleming hoping Derry City can give fans something to shout about and finish season on a high as he prepares for crunch semi-final in Galway this weekend #derrycityfc trib.al/8kSTMSx
I'm desperate to give the fans something to shout about.

I'm desperate to give the fans something to shout about.

​BRANDON Fleming is 'desperate' to give Derry City fans something to shout about by reaching this year's Club Orange FAI Cup Final at the Aviva Stadium.

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