Loup star McBride back in Derry's plans

Loup's captain fantastic Johnny McBride has received a call up to the Derry football panel after a lengthy absence.

The big midfielder led Loup to an All-Ireland semi-final appearance this year and has been rewarded for his good form with a call up to the Oak Leaf panel.

McBride was not involved with Mickey Moran's team last year but is added just weeks before their Tyrone clash in the Ulster SFC in a bid to add steel to the team.