'No reason why we shouldn't stay up' - McBride

Despite an inauspicious start to his captaincy, new Derry skipper Johnny McBride is confident his side can regain their poise and maintain their place in NFL Division 1B this season.

The Oak Leafers lost 0-08 to 0-17 to Monaghan in Sunday's Dr McKenna Cup opener - a lacklustre performance which left midfielder McBride, who takes the leadership role from Paddy Bradley for this season, dumbfounded.