It was also a first win at their neighbours for 41 years and a first double over them in seven decades. McCann said: “The fans have got the bragging rights now and it’s nice to win the game. “We did not play it like a derby game, we played it like a pre-season game and got what we deserved. “The boys came out in the second half and proved me right. I thought first half we were really good and we were everything I want from this football club.

Source: Express February 21, 2026 15:34 UTC