We’re often guilty of patronising the likes of Mickey Quinn and Eoin Cleary, asking what motivates them to keep going. It’s the same for any player
Derry GAA
I’ve never met anyone better at articulating a tactical plan than Jim McGuinness. It showed again in Celtic Park
Three goals directly from kick-outs make a fool of Derry goalkeeper Odhran Lynch as the visitors pull off a shock with echoes of their 2014 win over Dublin
With at least six games to go until a potential All-Ireland final, Derry believing it is their year is one thing. Making it happen is another
The winner faces a quick turnaround for an Ulster semi-final against Tyrone or Cavan next week, while the loser will have a four- or five-week break to prepare for the All-Ireland series
The Oak Leaf county have developed a detailed game plan that looks equipped to rival the very best in this year’s championship
Pitfalls of conceding scoreable frees all too evident for Derry boss Mickey Harte and Donegal's Jim McGuinness in advance of Ulster SFC clash
The meeting of Derry and Donegal should provide some relief in a GAA season struggling for crowds and attention
Darragh Ó Sé: While the addition of an extra body can help, outfield intercounty players are more skilled and inject more pace than roaming goalkeepers offering their services
Everyone assumes it’s between Dublin, Derry and Kerry for Sam Maguire but league form seems a dubious guide and plenty of teams will be ready for an assault when the serious stuff starts in June
Our team of experts see destiny of Sam Maguire lying between Dublin and Mickey Harte’s Derry with Kerry also in the frame
Who ranks as the main All-Ireland contender heading into the first weekend of championship action?
Does the collision of trends from the past 10 years mark a turning point in football’s hierarchy?
Mickey Harte needs to protect his precious resources for the business end of the season
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