Mickey Harte is coming under increased scrutiny from disgruntled Derry fans. Photo: Seb Daly/Sportsfile
Mickey Harte’s Derry will try and salvage their season this weekend as Group 1 of the SFC comes to a finish with a winner takes all clash against Westmeath. Here’s all you need to know about the game.
Where and when is it on?
The match takes place at Páirc Esler in Newry with a 1.45pm throw-in on Saturday.
Where can I watch the game?
The game will not be broadcast on terrestrial tv. It will however be available to stream on GAAGO.
The Breakdown – GAA Weekend in Review.
What can I read about and listen to on Independent.ie?
Derry’s poor form in this season’s championship has brought a fair degree of criticism Mickey Harte’s way and we have arguments from both sides of the coin here from Philly McMahon and Joe Brolly.
Meanwhile, Pat Spillane’s enjoyment of this year’s championship is on the up and he explains why below.
It’s just over 100 days since GAA Congress at the end of February but already the Football Review Committee, headed by the former Dublin football manager Jim Gavin, has met 19 times and Colm Keys has more details on that.
On this week’s Throw-In Football Show, Dick Clerkin and Frank Roche joined Shane Brennan to break down the key match-ups that will decide the fate of the 16 teams left in the race for Sam Maguire.
Dublin face Mayo, where the Connacht men may not have the defensive power to halt the Blues – we assess what weaknesses the Dubs may have.
Elsewhere, Derry need to take ownership of torrid championship form; Galway’s ceiling is high if they keep stars fit; Kerry look to top group of death with duel against fiery Louth.
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What are the odds?
Derry are odds-on favourites at 1/5 with Westmeath 9/2 and the draw is 10/1.
