Dublin star Davoren ruled out for rest of year

PAT GILROY’S attempts at building a new-look Dublin team took a serious step backwards yesterday with confirmation that full-forward Mark Davoren tore a cruciate ligament during Sunday’s win over Meath.

The Kilmacud Crokes player twisted his knee midway through the second-half and was stretchered off. A scan on Monday has revealed the full extent of the injury and he will sit out the remainder of the championship.

Dermot Connolly, Ciaran Whelan and Pat Burke, all of whom had seen their training curtailed by minor injuries prior to the Meath game, have reported no adverse effects after appearing as subs in the two-point win.