Galway performance can be start of needed Derry change, insists McKaigue

McKaigue said he was greatly encouraged by the draw with Galway.

Former Electric Ireland Minor Championship star Chrissy McKaigue of Derry at the 2025 Electric Ireland GAA All-Ireland Minor Championship Launch. Pic: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

Former Derry captain Chrissy McKaigue says the team's 'frightening' intensity against Galway was badly needed and, potentially, a 'turning point' for the beleaguered group.

Last year's National League winners haven't won a game in 2025 with ex-coach Gavin Devlin claiming that Paddy Tally, who took over from Mickey Harte as manager, should have 'run a million miles away from the job'.