John Brennan (Derry Gaelic footballer)

John Brennan
Personal information
Irish nameSeán Ó Braonáin
SportGaelic football
Born (1942-08-22) 22 August 1942 (age 82)
Club management
Years Club
Erin's Own Lavey
Inter-county management
Years Team
2010–2012 Derry

John Brennan (born 22 August 1942) is a Gaelic football manager. Labelled as the 'Godfather' of Derry football, Brennan played for his local club Erin's Own Lavey and at senior level for the Derry county team.

In September 2010, Brennan was appointed as the new Derry manager following Damien Cassidy's departure.[1] In the summer of 2012, Brennan stepped down as manager, being succeeded by Brian McIver.

  1. ^ "John Brennan appointed Derry senior football manager". BBC Sport Online. 16 September 2010. Retrieved 25 November 2010.