Shamrock Rovers hold their nerve to take spoils against Derry City

League of Ireland: Shamrock Rovers 1 (Watts 81 pen) Derry City 0 Shamrock Rovers refused to accept coming up short on a night when Stephen Bradley’s longevity as manager was recognised before kickoff. At the helm since July 2016, this was his 445th game in charge of the reigning champions, surpassing the legendary Paddy Coad’s record of 444 matches from 1949 to 1960. With the points safely secured ahead of Monday’s trip to Shelbourne, it will be chalked down as a solid night’s work and a strong response against one of their chief title rivals having been left reeling against Bohemians a week ago. And yet for long spells, it felt like it wouldn’t be their night. Rovers played on the front...