Talking points: Rory Gallagher facing old friends, Monaghan's poor record

In the last 12 Ulster championships, Rory Gallagher has either coached or managed in 11 of them, with three different counties

WATCHING ON: Derry Manager Rory Gallagher. Pic: INPHO/Ben Brady

Gallagher facing old friends – again 

As Clones was a happy blur of red and white chaos and delight at the end of last year’s Ulster final, a mobile TV camera tracked Rory Gallagher’s movements moments after the final whistle. Gallagher just cooly and calmly walked over to commiserate with a couple of Donegal players before casually walking back to the sideline before the camera angle flashed elsewhere.