John Brennan (Derry Gaelic footballer)

John Brennan, born on 22 August 1942, is a Gaelic football player and manager associated with Derry. He is known as the Godfather of Derry football, a nickname that reflects his long standing in the game in the county. As a player he turned out for his local club, Erin's Own Lavey, and at senior level for the Derry county team. In September 2010 he was appointed manager of Derry after the departure of Damien Cassidy, and in the summer of 2012 he stepped down from the post and was succeeded by Brian McIver. This entry rests on the lead of the English Wikipedia article, which gives the dates of his appointment and departure but does not list his playing honours or the competitions he took part in.