33 fabulous fans photographs as Derry City signed off the 2023 season with victory at Brandywell
Simon Collins
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Young Derry City fan at the Brandywell on Friday evening. Photograph: George Sweeney (Photo: George Sweeney)
The impressive 3-0 win over the FAI Cup finalists secured runners-up spot in the league table and there were plenty of smiles in the stands as City players showed their appreciation to the home support at the final whistle, giving out shirts to some lucky youngsters.
Our photographer George Sweeney was on hand to take some brilliant snaps on the night. Check them out and make sure to tag and share if you see anyone you recognise!
Derry City fans at the game against St Patrick’s Athletic at the Brandywell on Friday evening. Photograph: George Sweeney. (Photo: George Sweeney)
Derry City supporters at the Brandywell on Friday evening. Photograph: George Sweeney. (Photo: George Sweeney)
Derry City fans at the game against St Patrick’s Athletic at the Brandywell on Friday evening. Photograph: George Sweeney. (Photo: George Sweeney)
Derry City fans at the game against St Patrick’s Athletic at the Brandywell on Friday evening. Photograph: George Sweeney. (Photo: George Sweeney)
Adam O'Reilly fans at the Brandywell on Friday evening. Photograph: George Sweeney. (Photo: George Sweeney)
Derry City supporters at the Brandywell on Friday evening. Photograph: George Sweeney. (Photo: George Sweeney)
Young Derry City fans at the Brandywell on Friday evening. Photograph: George Sweeney (Photo: George Sweeney)
Derry City fans at the game against St Patrick’s Athletic at the Brandywell on Friday evening. Photograph: George Sweeney. (Photo: George Sweeney)
Derry City fans at the game against St Patrick’s Athletic at the Brandywell on Friday evening. Photograph: George Sweeney. (Photo: George Sweeney)
Derry City fans at the game against St Patrick’s Athletic at the Brandywell on Friday evening. Photograph: George Sweeney. (Photo: George Sweeney)
Derry City fans at the game against St Patrick’s Athletic at the Brandywell on Friday evening. Photograph: George Sweeney. (Photo: George Sweeney)
Thumbs up for a Derry City win against St Patrick’s Athletic at the Brandywell on Friday evening. Photograph: George Sweeney (Photo: George Sweeney)
Derry City fans at the game against St Patrick’s Athletic at the Brandywell on Friday evening. Photograph: George Sweeney. (Photo: George Sweeney)
Derry City fans at the game against St Patrick’s Athletic at the Brandywell on Friday evening. Photograph: George Sweeney. (Photo: George Sweeney)
Derry City supporters at the Brandywell on Friday evening. Photograph: George Sweeney. (Photo: George Sweeney)
Derry City fans at the game against St Patrick’s Athletic at the Brandywell on Friday evening. Photograph: George Sweeney. (Photo: George Sweeney)
FIFA referee Robert Harvey was in charge of Derry City’s final game of the season game against St Patrick’s Athletic at the Brandywell on Friday evening. Photograph: George Sweeney. (Photo: George Sweeney)
Young Derry City fans at the Brandywell on Friday evening. Photograph: George Sweeney (Photo: George Sweeney)
Derry City fans at the game against St Patrick’s Athletic at the Brandywell on Friday evening. Photograph: George Sweeney. (Photo: George Sweeney)
Delighted young mascot pictured with Derry City’s Mark Connolly at the Brandywell on Friday evening. Photograph: George Sweeney (Photo: George Sweeney)
Young Derry City fans at the Brandywell on Friday evening. Photograph: George Sweeney (Photo: George Sweeney)
Happy Derry City fans at the Brandywell on Friday evening. Photograph: George Sweeney (Photo: George Sweeney)
Mascots pictured with Derry City’s starting eleven against St Patrick’s Athletic at the Brandywell on Friday evening. Photograph: George Sweeney (Photo: George Sweeney)
Danny Mullen gives a Derry City shirt to a delighted young fan. Photograph: George Sweeney (Photo: George Sweeney)
Young Derry City fan at the Brandywell on Friday evening. Photograph: George Sweeney (Photo: George Sweeney)
Ronan Boyce gives a Derry City shirt to a young fan. Photograph: George Sweeney (Photo: George Sweeney)
Derry City supporters at the Brandywell on Friday evening. Photograph: George Sweeney. (Photo: George Sweeney)
Derry City supporters at the Brandywell on Friday evening. Photograph: George Sweeney. (Photo: George Sweeney)
Derry City supporters at the Brandywell on Friday evening. Photograph: George Sweeney. (Photo: George Sweeney)
Brian Maher fans at the Brandywell on Friday evening. Photograph: George Sweeney. (Photo: George Sweeney)
A flare is set of by Derry city supporters. Photograph: George Sweeney (Photo: George Sweeney)
Derry City fans Jay Mallon and Danny Friel at Brandywell on Friday night. (Photo: SC)
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