Mickey Harte says his players deserve better than the deluge of criticism which has been directed at Derry during the championship season, citing what he labelled "empty vessels" for much of the outside noise.
Derry minor manager Damian McErlain said 'relief' was his over-riding emotion after a superb second half display defeated Tyrone and set up an Ulster final meeting with Armagh next Sunday in Healy Park.
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