Byron withdrawal dilemma rocks Laois

LAOIS’ hopes of retaining the Leinster SFC title this summer could be hit by the news that Allstar goalkeeper Fergal Byron is considering dropping himself off the panel for personal reasons.

Byron has indicated to manager Mick O’Dwyer that he may not be available for this year’s championship campaign because his wife is expecting triplets in June.

However, O’Dwyer is hoping to come to some arrangement with the player to retain his services.