By Michael McMullan FORMER Derry goalkeeper Barry Gillis is not surprised the underage production line has helped push the county up the footballing ladder. He feels the Oakleafers have pushed on since last year but Rory Beggan’s range of kicking will keep Derry guessing on Saturday at O’Neill’s Healy Park. Ironically it was Gillis who […]
Former Derry goalkeeper Barry Gillis steps into management
November 28, 2022
By Michael McMullan FORMER Oakleaf goalkeeper Barry Gillis has stepped into management with Derry club Faughanvale. Joe Gray stepped down as manager after last season and Gillis comes on board as joint manager ahead of the 2023 season. Gillis was goalkeeper coach with Derry senior and minor teams under Damian McErlain, while also coaching goalkeepers […]
Barry Gillis – Answering the call
January 7, 2022
Barry Gillis’ position sense was evident in his early years when he played on the same team as future soccer star Aaron Hughes. Then, former Derry manager Mickey Moran spotted how Gillis could add to his defensive plans and made a phone call that would change his career. Michael McMullan writes… IT COULD’VE ended up […]
OUR GAMES – Derry’s Barry Gillis recalls his most memorable games
June 7, 2021
Name: Barry Gillis. Teams played for: Advertisement Magherafelt and Derry. Current involvement: Coaching Magherafelt’s youth and senior goalkeepers. Coaching Dungannon Clarke’s youth and senior goalkeepers. Which club game, that you played in, will you never forget and why? It was a game a long time ago. We had a poor club year. […]