The player has informed management of his intention to travel to the US once he completes his club duties with Crossmaglen Rangers.

“I don’t know who put out that statement from the Cork County Board but whoever they were must have a bit of Kerry blood in them somewhere.”

Could an under-rated Kildare team spring one of the surprises of the season in Thurles on Saturday night?

The Central Competitons Control Committee of the GAA have confirmed the times and venues for the four remaining All-Ireland SFC qualifiers.