‘Every game’s an away game to us’: The Republic’s Derry fans

A city always fond of football has found added voice thanks to ‘the James McClean effect’

Republic of Ireland fans at the River Inn on Shipquay Street in Derry. Photograph: Trevor McBride

Republic of Ireland fans at the River Inn on Shipquay Street in Derry. Photograph: Trevor McBride

As the final whistle blew in Copenhagen, members the Derry branch of the Republic of Ireland Supporters Club were turning their attention to Tuesday night’s deciding fixture.

They’re taking 100 people to the second leg - including two supporters of the Northern Ireland team - and could have brought three times as many.

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