IT was a Valentine’s Day to forget for Derry City as champions Shelbourne opened the defence of their title with a ...

Derry City suffered a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Shelbourne after Tiernan Lynch's first game in charge of the Candystripes was interrupted by a power failure at Tolka Park.

Champions Shelbourne had a loyal fan with the right connections to thank – and a Derry City side unable to defend – as they ...