A very fitting tribute. Derry City FC will rename its Brandywell stadium in honour of the club’s late former captain Ryan McBride. McBride died suddenly in March 2017, at the age of 27. On Thursday, Derry councillors voted unanimously in favour of renaming the stadium after a long period of public consultation, that saw 71% of […]

8 years ago

Derry City manager Kenny Shiels has penned a heartbreaking Ryan McBride tribute in the programme for his team’s first match back. This Sunday will mark a fortnight since Derry, the football team and the city, lost a true leader in McBride. The Candystripes’ captain passed away on Sunday, March 19 after being found in the […]

9 years ago

Since the news of Derry City captain Ryan McBride’s untimely passing last week, it’s fair to say that Ireland’s football community is still in mourning. Fans supporting the Northern Ireland team at Windsor Park on Sunday evening had the chance to pay their respects to a talented footballer who was, by all accounts, a truly […]

9 years ago

United in grief, determined to honour his memory. The Aviva Stadium crackled with a special energy on Friday night as the Republic of Ireland hosted Wales in their Group D World Cup qualifier. The fixture came just five days after Irish football was rocked by the death of Derry City captain Ryan McBride. His friend […]

9 years ago

Fair play, James McClean. Ireland international James McClean has requested to wear the number 5 jersey in the World Cup qualifier against Wales on Friday night in honour of Derry City captain Ryan McBride. News of McBride’s tragic death at the age of 27 shocked the footballing community when it emerged on Sunday night. McClean, […]

9 years ago

The Derry City captain died on Sunday night at the age of just 27. All of Irish football remains in mourning after the death of the Derry City captain Ryan McBride on Sunday night at the age of 27, and RTÉ’s Soccer Republic featured a fitting tribute to the man on Monday night. Dave Robertson, […]

9 years ago