THROWBACK - 35-minute stand-off as Derry City and Shelbourne rivalry hits new heights

Action from Derry City's controversial game with Shelbourne at the Brandywell back in 2001.

placeholder image — Action from Derry City's controversial game with Shelbourne at the Brandywell back in 2001.

2001 games between the clubs memorable for all the wrong reasons

Shelbourne 1

Derry City 1

September 18, 2001

The Derry City fans decision to unfurl a banner which read ‘PI££A – JUDAS’, aimed at former player Peter Hutton, angered Shelbourne’s Chief Executive Ollie Byrne, who became involved in unsavoury scenes with the supporters as he attempted to have it removed before the game at Tolka Park.

The incident led to accusations from both camps, and it put a sour note on an otherwise entertaining night, in which Derry City finally got their first point on the road thanks to a goal from Sean Hargan.

Derry City 0

Shelbourne 0

November 22, 2001

This game against Shels was very nearly abandoned before a ball had even been kicked due to a clash in kit colours.

Referee Hugh Byrne adjudged that Shelbourne’s white kit clashed with Derry’s Candy Stripes and ordered a change, but neither side was willing to budge.