Derry have turned one weakness into strength with latest addition to squad
Derry are the real deal. Derry are the in-form team in the moment, and their latest addition to the squad highlights how they have turned their one weakness into a strength. When Mickey Harte took over the Oakleaf county he was fortunate to be gifted with some truly exceptional footballers, notably Conor Glass and Shane […]
2 years ago
Mickey Harte gamble with Glen players pays off against Kerry, but just about
Was it worth the risk? GAA fans were surprised – but not that surprised – to see Mickey Harte name three Watty Graham Glen players in Derry’s opening match against Kerry just six days after their All-Ireland Club final. Conor Glass, Ethan Doherty and Ciaran McFaul were all named to start, cutting their winning celebrations […]
2 years ago
Brendan Rogers’ Player of the Year nomination unexpected but thoroughly deserved
James McCarthy misses out on nomination. The Gaelic football All-Stars has been announced and Brendan Rogers Player of the Year nomination is unexpected but thoroughly deserved. Since Dublin beat Kerry in the All-Ireland final almost immediately the conversation to who would win the Player of the Year awards. Former Dublin stars like Paul Flynn were […]
2 years ago
The stats don’t lie as the most underrated player in Gaelic football is revealed
What a season this man had. There’s been a lot of talk about David Clifford, James McCarthy, Stephen Cluxton and rightly so, but one player, regardless of his incredible stats, doesn’t get the same recognition. Shane McGuigan has had the season of his life, spearheading Derry to back to back Ulster titles and a whisker […]
2 years ago
The Gaelic football championship top scorer list 2023
Shane McGuigan is the Golden boot winner 2023. The Gaelic football championship top scorer list of 2023 has been concluded, and Shane McGuigan is the overall leader, beating David Clifford by a single point. McGuigan was top of the charts for most of the championship but after Derry exited in the semi-final stages, and with […]
2 years ago
Ciaran Whelan challenges referees to “protect our really good players”
“We have a duty to protect our really good players.” Both Shane McGuigan and David Clifford took a lot of hits in Kerry’s victory over Derry in the All-Ireland semi-final, and Ciaran Whelan thinks that referees need to do more to “protect our really good players.” The former Dublin ace highlighted several moments from the […]
2 years ago