Steelstown GAA player Neil Forester named Derry captain for this weekend's game with Down

Steelstown GAA player Neil Forester has been named as captain of the County Derry team for this weekend's Dr McKenna Cup clash with Down.

A Steelstown spokesperson said: "All at Steelstown Brian Ógs are delighted to learn that our Senior player Neil Forester has been named as Derry captain for this Sunday's McKenna Cup game away to Down. "We are all immensely proud of Neil on his achievement. Neil becomes the first Steelstown player to captain the county at senior level and fittingly will be wearing the #5 jersey! "Neil as you all know is our games promotion officer and is an inspiration to all our players young and old.

"We can't think of a better man to lead the promotion of not only our games and club but also GAA in the city!"