Storm damage leaves Derry game against Cork in doubt

Derry City's rearranged match away to Cork City is likely to be postponed again following storm damage to the ground at Turner's Cross.

The match was due to be played at 19:20 BST on Tuesday, but on Monday the roof of one of the stands collapsed.

The Cork club said the damage was being assessed but there seemed little chance of the game going ahead as planned.

Cork will clinch the Premier Division title for the first time in 12 years by avoiding defeat against Derry.

Earlier, Derry City boss Kenny Shiels had said it was possible Derry would pull out of the game because of the storms predicted to hit the south and west of the Republic of Ireland.

The match had originally been scheduled for Monday, but the FAI put it back 24 hours because of the warning of severe weather.

"We are disappointed we have to play on Tuesday," said Shiels from the team's hotel on Monday morning.

"If it is not safe and jeopardises the welfare of the players and staff, we will be coming home. I am in two minds right now."

Shiels had originally asked for the switch from Monday to Tuesday, but later said a further delay was required.

"This is a potentially title-deciding match and we have not been able to prepare for it. We are stuck in a hotel looking at each other, not knowing what to do," he added.

"We heard that Cork is one of the places which is going to be hit the hardest by the storm.

"We have a duty of care to our young players and their welfare is the most important thing."