Moran warns Derry fans not to expect instant success

THE worst-kept secret in GAA has been revealed with the unveiling of Mickey Moran as the successor to Eamon Coleman as manager of the Derry footballers.

Moran, who worked alongside Coleman when Derry captured the All-Ireland in 1993 and later went on to take over from the charismatic Ballymaguigan man, has been favourite to become Derry manager since he resigned from Donegal earlier this year.

Although Moran had taken Donegal to the All-Ireland quarter final, where they were beaten after a replay by Dublin, he left the job in the wake of the behaviour of some players following the drawn game. After his resignation, it was widely believed Moran would take the helm at Derry. He is joined by John Morrison, who also worked with him in Donegal this summer.