Jim McGuiness says Derry remain one of top three teams in country despite Ulster Championship defeat


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www.derryjournal.com— The Tir Chonaill men belied their underdogs status with a high octane, four goal display based around a superb long kick-out and intense break ball policy which negated Derry's high press and exposed the 'sweeper keeper' tactic employed by so many counties in the modern game. The victory sets up an intriguing Ulster semi-final clash with Tyrone next Sunday but McGuinness doesn’t believe Saturday will be the last he sees of Derry this championship season. "The dry ball will always suit us like...

www.derryjournal.com—Mickey Harte admits Derry couldn't deal with Donegal tactic in Ulster Championship defeat. The result saw a triumphant return to the provincial scene for Jim McGuinness whose use of, first Shaun Patton’s, and then Gavin Mulreany's excellent long range kicking led directly to three of the Tir Choniall's four goals in front of 14,714 spectators. The result sends Donegal into a semi-final meeting with old foes, Tyrone and leaves Derry with just over four weeks until the All Ireland Series kicks into gear. "For sure it is disappointing. We didn't seem to be up to the speed of the game at...

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