Harte slams 'empty vessels' as Derry embark on road to recovery

After Saturday’s must-win game against Westmeath was negotiated successfully, Derry manager Mickey Harte took aim at those speculating about his future

BUILDING BACK: Derry manager Mickey Harte, right, shakes hands with Westmeath manager Dessie Dolan after his side's SFC win at Páirc Esler in Newry, Down. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

All-Ireland SFC Group 1: Derry 2-7 Westmeath 0-9 

Derry manager Mickey Harte insists morale was dented by recent championship defeats and victory in Saturday’s must-win game with Westmeath was the beginning of building some confidence back.