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Ruaidhri Higgins has been appointed the new manager of Derry City on a three-and-a-half-year contract.
The former Candystripes midfielder replaces Declan Devine who left the club on Thursday "by mutual consent."
The 36-year-old Higgins, from Limavady, leaves his position as Republic of Ireland's chief scout and opposition analyst.
His first game in charge will be away to Sligo Rovers on Saturday evening.
Breaking: Derry City have appointed Ruaidhrí Higgins as First Team Manager on a three and a half year contract. Sport on air on the hour. pic.twitter.com/SQstg35nWO
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