New York footballers have a spring in their step

NEW York manager Pat Scanlon is waiting on the fitness of captain and former Galway senior footballer Jason Killeen ahead of Sunday’s Connacht SFC clash with Mayo at Gaelic Park, New York.

Killeen, who played centre-back for the Tribesmen and won an All-Ireland club medal with Corofin, is New York’s only selection doubt after picking up a leg injury.

Scanlon, from Lissycasey, Co Clare, but settled in New York for 20 years, remains hopeful that his skipper will play. If fit, Killeen will share midfield duties with former Kerry minor and U21 player Kenny O’Connor.