Éamonn Fitzmaurice: How Gallagher and Derry have blended block defence with all-out attack
Derry and Rory Gallagher are at the forefront of the latest innovation in football.
LEADING THE WAY: Derry’s Conor Glass with his manager Rory Gallagher, before their Ulster SFC meeting with Fermanagh at Brewster Park. Glass is an important, fluid, figure in Derry’s side. Pic: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile
Innovator (noun) — A person who introduces new methods, ideas, or products.
As a keen observer of the game, I am very curious about the shape that the Derry and Monaghan game will take on this evening. I am looking forward to seeing Derry a couple of weeks further down the line, in particular with regard to their attacking play. Additionally I can’t wait to see how Monaghan deal with Derry’s approach.
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