Micko cheers on Lilywhites in Roscommon clash

KILDARE’S footballers won some encouragement from an old friend last night on the eve of their do-or-die All-Ireland football qualifier with Roscommon.

Pauric Nolan’s side won a host of admirers in defeat after last Sunday’s thrilling Leinster final at Croke Park.

And the man who orchestrated their downfall, ex-manager Mick O’Dwyer, believes they should put their performance six days ago to valuable use in Portlaoise this evening.