Derry GAA legend speaks out against Rory Gallagher's return to Oak Leaf hotseat
Gallagher is the favourite for the Derry job after Mickey Harte's depatrture
Former Derry GAA star Gary Coleman has spoken out at the potential return of Rory Gallagher as Oak Leaf boss.
Gallagher left the role after allegations regarding his personal life, with estranged wife Nicola Gallagher, surfaced on social media in 2023.
Tyrone legend Mickey Harte took charge last season but parted with the team shortly after Derry’s defeat to Kerry in the All-Ireland quarter-final.
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Coleman, who was in the Derry All-Ireland winning side in 1993, has voiced his opinion of Gallagher’s rumoured return.
“I believe that Rory Gallagher should not be appointed Derry manager because of all the allegations,” Coleman told The Irish News.
“And it sets a bad example - and have we no morals in Derry?
“I don’t care if he’s the best candidate for the job in their opinion, he is not the person for the job in my eyes.”
It’s believed Derry were keen to bring Gallagher back in last season but that was brought to an end when the Fermanagh native was ‘temporarily debarred’ by the Ulster Council.
However, Gallagher is now free to manage after the Disputes Resolution Authority lifted the ban in February.
Coleman continued to state that he would not attend another Derry match if Gallagher was to return.
Former X-Factor contestant, and Derry native, Eoghan Quigg also posted on X this week: ‘Won’t watch a single game next season if he’s the manager.’
Malachy O’Rourke was also rumoured to be in the mix to potentially take over the position but Gallagher is now the clear favourite.
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