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Mon 06 Jun 2007Impressive Monaghan return to the top tableUlster SF Championship Semi-final/Monaghan  0-14 Derry  1-9:Monaghan's new kids-on-the-block rolled back the years at Casement Park yesterday. They performed with gusto and determination to reach the Ulster final for the first time since 1988 and, in so doing, beat Derry for the first time in 23 years.It was a memorable victory planned by their methodical manager Séamus McEneaney and delivered by a fresh and dedicated team with heroes in almost every position.