Football

Damian Barton reappointed to Derry hotseat for second year

Damian Barton has been reappointed as Derry football manager for 2017  
Damian Barton has been reappointed as Derry football manager for 2017   Damian Barton has been reappointed as Derry football manager for 2017  

AS EXPECTED, Damian Barton will be back at the helm in Derry for a second year after his appointment was ratified at Tuesday night’s county board meeting.

The Newbridge man was put forward for ratification along with his backroom team of Tony Scullion, Brian McGuckin and Hugh McGrath and they were passed unanimously by the clubs at Owenbeg.

There were no surprises as Glen and former Derry defender Fergal McCusker was reappointed as U21 manager for what will also be his second year, while Magherafelt man Damian McErlain will be in charge of the minors for a third season.