McIvor tight-lipped

DONEGAL football manager Brian McIvor has refused to confirm that two of his most senior players, Brendan Devenney and Adrian Sweeney, have been axed from the panel ahead of the upcoming Ulster championship clash with Derry.

“I’m aware of the speculation concerning the two but someone has jumped the gun a wee bit,” said McIvor. “The selectors and I are currently putting our panel together for the championship and it will be at least another fortnight before that is finalised.

“To be fair to every player, I’m making no comment on who is in or out until such time as I have spoken to those lads who have not made the cut. That is common courtesy.”