HNK Rijeka tie 'a great opportunity' for Derry
Derry City manager Tiernan Lynch says Thursday's Uefa Conference League second qualifying round first leg against HNK Rijeka is going to be a "great experience" for his side (19:45 BST).
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"I think this is going to be a great opportunity for us."
— Tiernan Lynch , Athlete
"The atmosphere last week was utterly electric. It's the best night I've had in the Brandywell."
— Tiernan Lynch , Athlete
"Unfortunately, it will probably be remembered for the crowd trouble and the disturbances."
— Tiernan Lynch , Athlete
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Derry City manager Tiernan Lynch says Thursday's Uefa Conference League second qualifying round first leg against HNK Rijeka is going to be a "great experience" for his side (19:45 BST).
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