First job is to reappoint Banty

NOW that Meath have exited the Championship, County Board chiefs need to come out quickly and back Seamus McEnaney and his management team.

Such a move would instantly put an end to all the speculation surrounding their futures and can only be good for the game in the county.

The last thing Meath football needs is to get rid of another manager and spend six months finding a replacement who will be starting from a cold start and taking a long spell to get to know the players at his disposal.