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'I just can’t handle refereeing decisions like that any longer. I have had to step down'

Brian McIver resigns as Derry boss after Galway defeat.

ANGRY DERRY MANAGER Brian McIver resigned as Derry boss after he saw his side exit the football championship after a poor display against Galway.

Danny Cummins’ goal seven minutes from time wrapped up the win, but McIver was left enraged when referee Conor Lane didn’t award Derry a penalty at the other end following a challenge by Finian Hanley on Cailean O’Boyle.

“I have given my life in terms of the GAA. I had to go into a bunch of players there and thank them for all of their work.

“I just can’t handle refereeing decisions like that any longer. I have had to step down,” said a furious McIver.

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    Apr 11th 2019, 4:37 PM

    Really hope this guy gets back to his best because he has the ability for the PL

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    Apr 11th 2019, 11:21 PM

    Easy to see where the FAI don’t spend their money anyway. The state of the trophy.

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    Apr 11th 2019, 7:29 PM

    Well deserved. No one was ever going to pip him for that!

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    Apr 12th 2019, 3:25 AM

    He must be delighted with that green box he got. Wow. I’m sure it will take pride of place in his recycling bin.

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