Éamonn Fitzmaurice: If Donegal have answers, do Derry have new questions?
MAN-MARKER: Patrick McBrearty of Donegal is shadowed by Chrissy McKaigue of Derry during the 2021 Ulster SFC quarter-Final at Páirc MacCumhaill in Ballybofey, Donegal. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
Arguably Derry have been the story of the championship so far this year. Already, they have taken two considerable scalps including that of the All- Ireland champions and now arrive in an Ulster Final with the Big Mo.
Rory Gallagher, his management team, and the players deserve massive credit for the progress that they have made from Division 3 in three short seasons, two of them compromised by the Covid pandemic. They have been an enjoyable watch and have revelled in their underdog status. This has been epitomised by Gallagher’s theatrics on the sideline as he drives his side on. It is clear how much they are all relishing and enjoying the adventure. As well as they have done the real tests lie ahead, starting tomorrow in Clones.
