The Derry county board is refusing to comment on reports that Liam Bradley is being lined up to take charge of their senior footballers.

DERRY clubs Slaughtneil and Ballinderry last night appealed the heavy bans they incurred following the controversial end to Sunday week’s county football decider.

A former GAA county chairman who dedicated his life to the association settled a claim against them today over an injury he sustained at a Championship match which left him with long term psychological problems.