 Kevin McHugh got the first goal of the 2007 Premier campaign |
Kevin McHugh netted the opening goal of the new Eircom League Premier Division season to give last season's runners-up victory over Bray Wanderers. The former Finn Harps man beat Steve Williams in the 32nd minute after Pat McCourt's skill had created the chance.
Just after that Mark Farren had an opportunity to make it two but the highly-rated frontman shot over.
It was not a convincing performance by Derry but new boss Pat Fenlon will be happy to have kicked-off with a win.
Meanwhile, ex-Derry player Pascal Vaudequin has been linked with the managerial vacancy at Sligo Rovers.
The former Institute boss attended Sligo's 2-0 win away to Galway United on Friday.