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Simon Collins

County Derry

Sports Reporter at Derry Journal

Sports reporter with Derry Journal. Proud dad. Irish football and boxing fan. Family first, football a close second 😁 Views are my own.

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  • 1 week ago | moneymarketing.co.uk | Momodou Musa Touray |Simon Collins |Steve Webb

    The UK economy performed better than expected in February, growing by 0.5%, according to latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The growth in gross domestic product (GDP) was driven by a boost in manufacturing and production, the ONS said. It reversed a modest fall in January and was five times larger than the 0.1% growth predicted by economists. Chancellor Rachel Reeves called the latest growth figures an “encouraging sign”.

  • 1 week ago | thewest.com.au | Simon Collins

    Una Mes restaurant review: Damn clam derails otherwise excellent meal at Spanish tapas and wine bar

  • 1 week ago | derryjournal.com | Simon Collins

    Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowPAUL McMullan believes it's now time Derry City start 'kicking into gear' as they prepare to complete the first series of fixtures against Drogheda United on Friday night. The winger has been favoured over his fellow Scotsman Dom Thomas on the right wing for the past two fixtures but accepts they both must be 'patient' and be ready to be called upon as Tiernan Lynch makes full use of his squad.

  • 1 week ago | derryjournal.com | Simon Collins

    Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! now​DROGHEDA United manager Kevin Doherty isn't getting carried away with being top of the table but he's confident Derry City will be among the leading pack when it matters. ​The Boynesiders complete the first series of fixtures at Brandywell and are one point clear of second placed St Patrick's Athletic.

  • 1 week ago | derryjournal.com | Simon Collins

    Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! now​ST Columb's College created history at a sunswept Coleraine Showgrounds on Wednesday morning when securing a third consecutive Northern Ireland Schools FA Under-12 Minor Cup title.

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Simon Collins @SimonCollins82
11 Apr 25

RT @derryjournal: "At the moment we're just passing it to Mick [Duffy] and hoping he scores." Derry City winger Paul McMullan says it's on…

Simon Collins
Simon Collins @SimonCollins82
10 Apr 25

RT @derryjournal: "We'll have our work cut out to try and keep him quiet." Kevin Doherty singles out Derry City dangerman Michael Duffy ah…

Simon Collins
Simon Collins @SimonCollins82
10 Apr 25

RT @derryjournal: Listen now! This week's Talking Derry City podcast features interviews with Derry City boss Tiernan Lynch and Drogheda Un…