Derek and the Dominos: How the pieces have fallen in place for McGrath

The pieces of the jigsaw have slowly but surely fallen in place for Derek McGrath, writes John Fogarty.

Nobody Knows You When You’re Down And Out

It’s forgotten in weeks like these but McGrath was close to being dismissed as manager after one season in charge. Coming in after Michael Ryan had been effectively ousted by the players, the second coup in five years, there was a sense of distrust between some county board officials and the panel.