Ruaidhri Higgins will remain as Derry City manager despite interest from League One club Barnsley.
Higgins held talks with the Oakwell outfit but, after taking training today, will be in the dugout for Derry City's Premier Division clash with Sligo Rovers at the Brandywell on Friday night.
The 38-year-old celebrated 100 games in the Candystripes' hot-seat last Friday, when his side drew 1-1 with Shelbourne at Tolka Park.
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He then travelled to the Faroe Islands to watch Derry's upcoming UEFA Europa Conference League opponents HB Torshavn, before speculation blew up that he could join Barnsley in time for their pre-season friendly with Flyde this weekend.
The Tykes lost manager Michael Duff to Swansea City last month after he guided them to the League One play-off final, where they were beaten by a last minute goal by Sheffield Wednesday.
It is believed Higgins' innovative ways made him a front-runner for the vacant post along with caretaker boss Martin Devaney, Nathan Jones and Darren Moore.
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