Derry upbeat

National League Preview: Derry City resume their campaign for top-flight survival at the Brandywell this evening when they take on Bohemians in a game that is no longer of much significance for the Dubliners.

Derry manager Gavin Dykes said yesterday his players remain positive about their prospects of moving above UCD in the Premier Division table but they will have to hope Stephen Kenny's side maintains the run of indifferent form that put an end to their chances of overtaking Shelbourne at the top of the table.

The home side are likely to be unchanged from last Thursday's draw with Shamrock Rovers when Seán Friars, Liam Coyle and Peter Hutton were missing through injury. Bohemians again have doubts about Colin Hawkins and Glen Crowe who continue to struggle with achilles and calf problems respectively.