Derry City produce a special programme for their next game in tribute to captain Ryan McBride who died suddenly earlier this month

Derry City are to publish a special programme in memory of Ryan McBride.

The club’s 27-year-old captain died suddenly earlier this month.

His death stunned the club and the wider football community.

Derry City will play their first game since Ryan’s death against Bray on Friday night at Maginn Park.

The club is producing a special Cityview programme for the game in tribute to Ryan.

He features on the cover of the match day programme and all the articles are dedicated to the club’s former captain.

Among the articles are:

•Declan Callaghan looks back at Ryan’s career in statistics

•Regular contributors with their personal memories of Ryan

•A look at how the League of Ireland and Irish football reacted to the shocking news

•Club director and programme editor Andrew Cassidy with his own personal reflection

•A message from the manager Kenny Shiels on Ryan