McGuigan: Nothing has changed since Gallagher left Derry role

Derry have since drawn with Monaghan and beaten Donegal in the All-Ireland series, leaving them in a strong position to secure a quarter-final position

PwC GAA/GPA Player of the Month for May in football, Shane McGuigan of Derry, with his award at PwC offices in Dublin. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Shane McGuigan has insisted that Derry's Championship challenge hasn't been affected by Rory Gallagher's departure, maintaining it's been a 'seamless' transition to new manager Ciaran Meenagh.

Gallagher took the Oak Leafers from Division 3 football to the brink of back to back Ulster title but resigned last month less than 48 hours before they beat Armagh to retain the Anglo Celt Cup.