Derry Club Football & Hurling original

[toby47]

Former Derry manager Rory Gallagher has said that he "fully intends to return to inter-county management in the near future" in a statement released through his legal representatives.

Gallagher stepped back from his role as Derry manager in May 2023 following serious allegations regarding his private life.

In a social media posting, Gallagher's former wife Nicola claimed she had been the victim of domestic violence over a period of years during their marriage.

Gallagher stated that any allegations against him have been investigated and no charges were brought.

He had previously been issued a temporary ban by the Ulster GAA last September, however it was overturned by the Disputes Resolution Authority (DRA).

In recent weeks, he has been linked with a return to Derry following Mickey Harte's departure, and through a statement released by Phoenix Law, Gallagher, who has been coaching with Monaghan side Corduff in recent times, said that he wanted to return to the inter-county scene.

"Firstly, and most importantly, there is no legal impediment to our client undertaking or accepting a role as a GAA senior football manager," it read.

"Our client successfully challenged the decision to disbar him from the GAA, before the Disputes Resolution Authority (DRA).


Rory Gallagher's name has been linked to the vacant Derry position
"The DRA found, amongst other things, that Ulster GAA were incorrect in their decision to disbar Mr Gallagher. Therefore, put simply, there is no legal barrier to our client returning to inter-county GAA management," he said.

"Indeed, our client fully intends to return to inter-county management in the near future."

The statement also addressed the decision of the PSNI not to prosecute due to "insufficient evidence to provide a reasonable prospect of conviction".

"Crucially, he has engaged with all criminal investigations and answered all questions posed to him by the police," the statement continued.

"At all stages of this process, our client has firmly and steadfastly denied his guilt and refuted all the allegations levelled against him.

"Two separate investigations have led – rightly – to discussions by the PPS not to prosecute. Mr Gallagher has not been charged with a single offence."

Addressing a return to the inter-county scene, the statement also added that Gallagher has been "transparent" with interested parties.

"It is a widely reported fact that our client has now been connected with a number of potential roles within the GAA.

"Our client has always been transparent with each of those who have approached him for appointment. Today, for the reasons touched upon above, our client makes those details public.

"Any decision to appoint our client in any role within the GAA should be exercised in accordance with the rule of law and due process. Decision making must be made lawfully and should never be contaminated by irrelevant social media opinion or comment."

[toby47]

Derry have 100% rule Gallagher out anyway. Must be some mess behind the scenes trying to gather a management team

[WT4E]

As Conor McGregor once said:

"Who the fcuk is that guy???'     

[Wildweasel74]

It's long by been funny, it's like a girl in our place got a senior job about 3 levels above her. Ability to talk bull shit but no ability to do the job coming home to roost at the minute. Ole Mickey wasn't a bad spud!

[JoG2]

As Conor McGregor once said:

"Who the fcuk is that guy???'     

Look, in fairness his managerial / coaching CV wouldn't stack up well against a Dooher or Logan pre county management, but we'll hope for the best

[Wildweasel74]

Somebody ask Mark H Durkan if he's OK with it first, saying he's suddenly become Mr Derry GAA, on fball matters.

[Topmarks]

What the deal with Doran getting the top job? Say it ain't so. By my reckoning he doesn't have a CV worth speaking of. If we were in Division 4 it would be sh*t on so no clue how it got to this point.

Feels like this team have missed the boat for Sam and another tilt might be 5+ years away if we can get the players through from the underage success. Having a new manager every other year doesn't help either and I wouldn't hold out much hope for this lad

[jb77]

What the deal with Doran getting the top job? Say it ain't so. By my reckoning he doesn't have a CV worth speaking of. If we were in Division 4 it would be sh*t on so no clue how it got to this point.

Feels like this team have missed the boat for Sam and another tilt might be 5+ years away if we can get the players through from the underage success. Having a new manager every other year doesn't help either and I wouldn't hold out much hope for this lad

Considering this team is still very young, only players i could see coming in soon is eamon young, sargent and maybe even oisin doherty early as this year

[JoG2]

What the deal with Doran getting the top job? Say it ain't so. By my reckoning he doesn't have a CV worth speaking of. If we were in Division 4 it would be sh*t on so no clue how it got to this point.

Feels like this team have missed the boat for Sam and another tilt might be 5+ years away if we can get the players through from the underage success. Having a new manager every other year doesn't help either and I wouldn't hold out much hope for this lad

Who then? We're Sam Maguire level at moaning and slinging, but junior b at offering solutions.

[the goal was on]

Doran had ryan menamin and a Donegal coach as part of his backroom team for Monaghan and Westmeath jobs so imagine they'll be on board too.

[Topmarks]

What the deal with Doran getting the top job? Say it ain't so. By my reckoning he doesn't have a CV worth speaking of. If we were in Division 4 it would be sh*t on so no clue how it got to this point.

Feels like this team have missed the boat for Sam and another tilt might be 5+ years away if we can get the players through from the underage success. Having a new manager every other year doesn't help either and I wouldn't hold out much hope for this lad

Who then? We're Sam Maguire level at moaning and slinging, but junior b at offering solutions.

I think theres a bit of sorting out to do to get everyone working in the same direction. It would take a big character, a Pat Gilroy type would be my choice. Coaches are a dime a dozen, big leaders are what is needed and I'm not sure that's what we're getting.

[JoG2]

What the deal with Doran getting the top job? Say it ain't so. By my reckoning he doesn't have a CV worth speaking of. If we were in Division 4 it would be sh*t on so no clue how it got to this point.

Feels like this team have missed the boat for Sam and another tilt might be 5+ years away if we can get the players through from the underage success. Having a new manager every other year doesn't help either and I wouldn't hold out much hope for this lad

Who then? We're Sam Maguire level at moaning and slinging, but junior b at offering solutions.

I think theres a bit of sorting out to do to get everyone working in the same direction. It would take a big character, a Pat Gilroy type would be my choice. Coaches are a dime a dozen, big leaders are what is needed and I'm not sure that's what we're getting.

As I thought, just hot air.. 'a Pat Gilroy type'.

[Topmarks]

What the deal with Doran getting the top job? Say it ain't so. By my reckoning he doesn't have a CV worth speaking of. If we were in Division 4 it would be sh*t on so no clue how it got to this point.

Feels like this team have missed the boat for Sam and another tilt might be 5+ years away if we can get the players through from the underage success. Having a new manager every other year doesn't help either and I wouldn't hold out much hope for this lad

Who then? We're Sam Maguire level at moaning and slinging, but junior b at offering solutions.

I think theres a bit of sorting out to do to get everyone working in the same direction. It would take a big character, a Pat Gilroy type would be my choice. Coaches are a dime a dozen, big leaders are what is needed and I'm not sure that's what we're getting.

As I thought, just hot air.. 'a Pat Gilroy type'.

Philly McMahon and Conleith Gilligan but it ain't happening

[quit yo jibbajabba]

Sidebottom & Niblock

[HiMucker]

Sidebottom & Niblock

And Dion Dublin. Winning ticket there