Derry won't be short of options for next manager

Back-to-back Ulster champions and newly promoted to Division 1, Derry won’t be without their suitors

STEPPING UP: Derry manager Ciaran Meenagh during the All-Ireland SFC Round 2 match against Donegal at MacCumhaill Park in Ballybofey. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

After extending Derry’s unbeaten run against Ulster teams to an impressive eight games in Ballybofey on Sunday, manager Ciarán Meenagh spoke of the on-field intelligence of the players.

In the absence of a maor foirne, he explained ownership of the team’s shape and movement has been taken by them. Not that Meenagh is a shrinking violet but the absence of Rory Gallagher’s barking instructions from the sideline has also meant there is more responsibility on the players to make the right calls.