The Derry City board know a good thing when they see one. That’s why they have persuaded Peter Hutton to sign on at the Brandywell until 2016.
Just days after leading Derry City to their biggest win of the season, that 6-1 at UCD, the Board have announced an extension to Hutton’s contract.
Philip O’Doherty, Chairman of Derry City FC and the Board of Directors of Derry City FC, said in a statement:
“Peter has really hit the ground running and has achieved a much improved level of performance. This 2 year extension is a vote of confidence in his approach and a recognition of the hard work he has put in, over the last 4/5 weeks. We would ask the fans to show their support for Peter and the team by turning out in large numbers against Bohemians at the Brandywell.”
There has been a significant turnaround at Derry since Hutton took over, just two days after the departure of Roddy Collins. Performances, individual and as a group have improved immensely and with Marty McCann and Sean Hargan by his side, Peter Hutton has made fans excited about supporting Derry City again.
The Derry News has been with Derry City home and away this season, never missing a single game, and has seen first-hand just how Hutton has turned Derry City into winners again.
As a group
-Derry City have a 50% win rate under Peter Hutton. His record reads P14, W7, D2, L5
-In 13 games under Collins, Derry City scored 9 goals – In 14 games under Hutton, Derry City have scored 33.
- Derry have scored upwards of four goals on four occasions in Hutton’s tenure.
- Derry scored the record aggregate win for an Irish team in Europe when they defeated Aberystwyth 9-0 on aggregate.
- Derry City managed eight shots on goal per game under Collins. Under Hutton that has risen to eleven shots on goal.
As Individuals
- Barry McNamee has been responsible for 13 goals in 16 games.
- Patrick McEleney, previously on one goal and one assist in 13 games under Collins, has regained his form. His stats now read six goals and seven assists since Hutton took charge.
- Rory Patterson scored two goals under Roddy Collins, but has hit eleven under Hutton.
- Mark Timlin has been reborn under Hutton, so far offering one goal and five assists since breaking into the first team.
- Michael Duffy had two assists and two goals before Hutton took charge. His stats now red ten goals and five assists.
If you have a story or want to send a photo or video to us please contact the Derry Now editorial team on 028 7129 6600 for Derry City stories Or 028 7774 3970 for County Derry stories. Or you can email gareth@derrynews.net at any time.
