Dan Gordon return would be huge boost for Down, says Benny Coulter

Benny Coulter has claimed Down need Dan Gordon back to resolve their midfield problems if they are to challenge for an Ulster title.

Coulter, who retired last December after 15 seasons with the Mourne County, is hopeful his former team-mates can beat Derry in Sunday’s first round tie in Celtic Park.

However, long-term, he fears the lack of natural midfielders in the squad will hurt their Ulster title hopes this summer and would love to see Gordon recalled by manager Jim McCorry.