McGuckin: Derry is now a 'top team'

Ten years on from their last Ulster SFC title win, Derry are keen to rid themselves of the tag of 'Ulster's whipping boys' following a strong league campaign which ultimately delivered an unexpected Division 1 crown.

Defender Kevin McGuckin may have seen his dream of captaining a successful Derry side slip for now, after he handed over the mantle to Kevin McCloy earlier this season, but the Ballinderry clubman is still as determined as ever to give every inch for the Oak Leaf cause.