Veterans pull the strings as Down beat Fermanagh

Down 2-10

It was the deciding factor in yesterday's Ulster football semi-final in Clones, with former stars Paddy O'Rourke and Greg Blaney helping to pull the strings on the sideline and two more veterans, Mickey Linden and James McCartan on hand to provide their experience when it mattered.

What proved decisive was the second of the Down goals in the 56th minute goal. James McCartan was the scorer, a short time after being introduced In remaining time, Down were so much in control that they were never going to be stopped in sharp contrast to earlier in the half.