The bench mark in the race for Sam


By Michael McMullan MUCH has been made of the impact teams have off the bench. Here are the tallies of the 16 teams in the Sam Maguire race. The scoring returns are based on players who started on the bench across all their games in the league and championship season. Advertisement The facts were taken […]


Two Derry changes for trip to Salthill


By Michael McMullan DERRY have made two changes for Saturday’s All-Ireland SFC trip to Connacht champions Galway. Paudi McGrogan’s campaign has been ended with a cruciate injury with his place has been taken by Gareth McKinless who came on against Donegal. The other change sees impact man Niall Toner coming in for a fourth start […]


Derry make one change for Roscommon visit


By Michael McMullan DERRY have made one change for Sunday’s visit of Roscommon to Celtic Park (1.45pm). Niall Toner came on at half time for Niall Loughlin in Castlebar to score three vital points to clinch victory. Toner is listed to start on Sunday with Loughlin dropping out of the matchday panel. Advertisement His place […]


Lavey taking nothing for granted


By Michael McMullan LAVEY are taking nothing for granted ahead of Saturday’s clash with Newbridge (Owenbeg, 4pm) insists manager Gary Cushnahan. Sunday’s win over Swatragh sealed second place behind Glen and the tie of the round this weekend against a Newbridge side with a similar age profile. “They have been fantastic all year and for […]


Toner goal vital in Derry win


NFL Division Two Derry 2-11 Louth 1-11  By Michael McMullan NIALL Toner’s 58th minute goal shot Derry on their way to a second victory of the league after a tough battle with Louth on Sunday afternoon in Ardee. Advertisement The Oakleafers were 1-4 to 0-2 ahead after the opening quarter with Shane McGuigan netting a […]


Coleraine overcome Lavey to clinch Derry crown


From Odhrán Crumley at Celtic Park   Derry Senior Football Championship Final 2018 Coleraine 1-12 Advertisement Lavey 0-12   Coleraine have claimed their first Derry Senior Football Championship since 2010 with a 1-12 to 0-12 win over Lavey at Celtic Park. Lavey were left to rue early missed chances as Coleraine struck the net in […]