Gallagher not best pleased

January 10, 2020

Rory Gallagher during his first game in charge of Derry against Monaghan in Inniskeen

Derry manager Rory Gallagher has criticised his side’s preparations for the forthcoming NFL campaign.

The Oakleafers lost out to Donegal in the McKenna Cup during the week, their second successive defeat in the competition.

Gallagher admitted to the Derry Journal that he has been left frustrated by the preparations, which he feels are not up to the required standard.

“I wouldn’t have been happy with our preparation, there is no doubt about that, but it is not an excuse,” said Gallagher

He added: “Midweek, time, being here and ready to play a game, you have to nail those things and we didn’t nail them as a group.

“I would have been very unhappy with it, yes absolutely, and that’s something we have got to learn sharp. You have to give every game its respect.”