Lisahally captain Jai White believes that the Strathfoyle Men can win the Derry and District Premier Division in the future, but warned that the team must remain consistent in their efforts.
A no-nonsense footballer, lion-hearted White has been an integral cog in the club's recent successes and it is no surprise that he has been awarded the captain's armband after Noel O'Donnell made the decision to hang up his boots.
His commitment to Lisahally is unquestionable, as he demonstrates each week by always endeavouring to make himself available to play for his local team, despite overtures from League of Ireland side St Patrick's Athletic.
"There's no truth to the rumour that I'm on my way to Richmond Park," White told the Listener. "I am 100 per cent committed to Lisahally."
White refused to be drawn on his recent scathing criticism of players not turning up on Sundays but when asked about how he felt the season had gone thus far, White said that it was fairly 'up and down'.
"We got off to a slow start again this year due to players having Gaelic football commitments - which is understandable," he said. "But with young Ryan Twist and Paul McIvor added to the squad the future is looking bright."
He continued: "In terms of results, we've been a bit 'Jekyll and Hyde' - we just don't know which Lisahally is going to turn up.
"Our results have improved on last season's, so that's a bonus and (manager) Stroker has us well drilled. He believes that we can win the league within the next two years and I believe we can."
Ever the professional, White also had a special word of praise for the Lisahally fans. He said: "I want to say a word of thanks to the fans who show up in their numbers week in, week out, rain, hail or snow.
"It's onwards and upwards for Lisahally," he declares.
Lisahally will play Culmore at Strathfoyle Pitch on Sunday December 3. Kick off 11:30 AM.
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