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Derry City's Patrick McEleney spoils Stephen Kenny's welcome party

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McEleney won two of his three league titles at Dundalk under the former Ireland boss, and a First Division title at Derry City in his first spell with the club

Stephen Kenny was upstaged by one of his former stars as his eagerly anticipated return to club management ended in defeat.

Kenny didn’t acknowledge either player, but how he could have done with them as they made key contributions for victory just like they did so often for him in the past. Rather, Kenny quietly appeared from the tunnel and accepted the applause of those around him, and belatedly others when they copped what the fuss was about.

The opening half struggled to captivate supporters with chances few and far between at either end - although Derry had the best of them after closing out strongly. It took 25 minutes for either side to carve out a chance of note but Rogers saved with his legs when Will Patching sent McMullan scampering into the box.

Nearing the break, Derry were enjoying their best spell of the half and a number of St Pat’s fans vented their frustration with shouts of “too easy, too easy”.

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