Tactical breakdown: How Mickey Harte’s side have evolved into Derry 2.0

Brendan Rodgers celebrates with manager Mickey Harte after Derry's league final victory over Dublin at Croke Park. Photograph: James Crombie/InphoDerry have been scoring more goals over the past 15 months. Their 2023 NFL average was 1.0 goal per game, in Division Two. This figure rose to 1.38 per game for the 2023 championship and grew again under Mickey Harte for the 2024 league, up to 2.0 goals per game.

‘There was a part of me that felt sorry for him’ - Wexford hurler Lee Chin on the man who racially abused himDonnacha Gilmore has added great ball-carrying ability to the defence. The manner in which the Derry team are embracing these young players was evident following Gilmore’s late loss of possession which led to extra time against Dublin. Conor Glass was straight over as Gilmore had his head in his hands and gave him some encouragement. Gilmore went on to excel in extra time.

This assist tally included 2-3 in the league final despite being tightly marked by John Small for long periods of the game. His game understanding in the final, knowing when to stay away from the play and thus take Small out his central defensive role, was impressive. Derry managed to stretch the Dublin defence throughout the game and the Doherty/Small match-up was a vital element of this.

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