The Oak Leafers battled to a four-point victory over Westmeath to book their place in Monday's draw for next weekend's preliminary quarter-finals
Mickey Harte offered an impassioned defence of his Derry players following Saturday’s win over Westmeath saying they didn’t deserve some of the harsh criticism that came their way following a run of three Championship defeats.
It was a long way removed from a vintage Derry performance, but a marked improvement on their showing in round two when they suffered an 11-point hammering to Armagh in Celtic Park. Read more: First Minister Michelle O'Neill commits to build Casement Park during Belfast unification rally Addressing the criticism he has faced, Harte insisted it doesn’t faze him much, but took issue with personal attacks on his players.“They’re better than that. They’ve worked their socks off the whole year and played some wonderful football, and I don’t like that that’s happening to them.
“For my part, it doesn’t bother me. I don’t think it’s a nice thing to be at but it doesn’t bother me, and those who are directing at me, I just tell them they shouldn’t get any joy out of it because I’m not worried about it.”
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