By Michael McMullan DERRY manager Johnny McGarvey was proud of this side despite Saturday’s gut-wrenching defeat in their Christy Ring Cup final in Croke Park. Playing in their fourth final in five years, Derry were left chasing a slick and efficient London team who controlled the breaking ball on their way to an early 0-4 […]
By Michael McMullan DERRY have named their team for Saturday evening’s Christy Ring Cup final against London in Croke Park (5pm). It’s an unchanged team since their win over Wicklow booked Saturday’s spot at HQ. Derry are in their fourth final in five years and their fifth in all, hoping this is the year they […]
By Michael McMullan SEAN Cassidy has hurled for Derry long enough to know when they’ve been on the money and Saturday was one of those days. The Sleacht Néill defender (pictured) ranks their 2-30 to 1-13 win over Wicklow as one of their best of the season. The timing of it was perfect. After losing […]
By Michael McMullan THE Derry message is simple this week. After losing to Meath, they are pouring their Christy Ring hopes into Dungannon on Saturday and their clash with Tyrone. The Oakleafers needed every sinew when they dug out a victory over Tyrone in the first game of the league. For manager Johnny McGarvey, his […]
By Michael McMullan DERRY have won their last four games but manager Johnny McGarvey only has Meath in his sights ahead of Saturday’s Christy Ring Cup clash at Celtic Park. The Oakleafers came from behind to beat London on Sunday in Ruislip thanks to two goals from Cormac O’Doherty. “To be fair for 45 minutes […]
By Michael McMullan IF going to the well two years ago isn’t enough of a reminder of what Derry will face when they take on London this weekend, then their result against Meath last weekend focuses the mind. Johnny McGarvey’s side travel to Ruislip on the back of their win over Donegal last weekend. They were […]
By Michael McMullan DERRY manager Johnny McGarvey is under no illusions about the task facing his side against Donegal on Saturday. A win will keep Derry in Division Two and the Oakleafers’ boss stresses the level his team must perform at. After losing three games, their win over Meath was a boost but the performance […]
By Michael McMullan DERRY need at least one win from their three remaining games to avoid the drop and they face a tough test this Saturday. Kildare are the visitors and while manager Johnny McGarvey was glad of the break in the league, he’s expecting another acid test. After their win over Tyrone, the Oakleafers […]
By Michael McMullan AS weeks go, this will be as tough as it gets in the Derry hurling camp. Out of the frying pan and into the fire as the Oaks prepare to face Kerry on Sunday in Tralee. Manager Johnny McGarvey didn’t mince his words after their 19-point defeat at home to Down. It […]
By Shaun Casey TWO of Ulster’s unbeaten teams put their records on the line this weekend as Derry and Down do battle at Owenbeg on Saturday. Both teams got their Division Two campaigns up and running with first-round wins and will aim to continue that trend. It’s two years since these sides crossed paths in […]
