'); Ireland chief scout the frontrunner of interesting list as Derry set to appoint new boss over next 48 hours Paddy McLaughlin, Paul Hegarty, Vinny Perth, Sean Connor and Jim McGuinness have also been linked with the vacancy left by Declan Devine. By Simon Collins Thursday 22 Apr 2021, 8:27 PM 4 hours ago 3,594 Views 1 Comment The favourite: Republic of Ireland's Chief Scout and Opposition Analyst and former Derry midfielder, Ruaidhrí Higgins. Image: Ryan Byrne/INPHO The favourite: Republic of Ireland's Chief Scout and Opposition Analyst and former Derry midfielder, Ruaidhrí Higgins. Image: Ryan Byrne/INPHO DERRY CITY CHAIRMAN Mr Philip O’Doherty expects to appoint Declan Devine’s successor over the next 48 hours.