Derry City coach and former Irish League goalkeeper sounded out for lucrative role in Middle East
Derry City's Head of Goalkeeping Michael Dougherty has been sounded out about a lucrative coaching role in the United Arab Emirates.
The UAE Football Association are keen to recruit the former Glentoran shot-stopper to work with their international women's team ahead of the 2027 World Cup qualifying campaign.
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