Brendan Rogers in the dark on Ciaran Meenagh's future as Derry boss

Brendan Rodgers is very much in the dark as to whether Ciaran Meenagh will remain on as Derry football manager for 2024, but speaks glowingly about the man who stepped up to the post in mid-season.

Following Rory Gallagher's departure just days before the Ulster final, Meenagh, who was part of Gallagher's backroom team, took on the job and guided the county to a succesful defence of their provincial crown. Derry remained unbeaten until Kerry just got the better of them in a high-quality All-Ireland semi-final.

That was six weeks ago.

Still no official word from the Oak Leaf board as to Meenagh's position going forward.

Rodgers, who was named PwC GAA/GPA Player of the Month for July, informed a media gathering that he hasn't heard any mutterings on any management developments.

"Nothing communicated towards the team whether there is a change or there isn't," said the midfield star.

"At this point, it's not even a full rumour about what's happening.

"Everyone has moved back into their club scene. I hope in the not too distant future you will have it confirmed, you would presume it's the same management until told otherwise."

Indeed from listening to Rogers you would get the sense that he would like Meenagh to stay on.

"Ciaran is a good character and we have massive respect for him, has a good camaraderie with the players on a personal level. He commands respect across the team. It's a testament to Ciaran in how he managed things going forward for the latter end of the season. He's on the same wavelength as the players and he's been with us for five years now.

"He certainly understands how we grow and he's been part of the process in how we develop. He's maintained our training schedule without any fuss. He's a no-fuss kind of