McGeeney playing down Lilywhites’ title hopes

KILDARE manager Kieran McGeeney has cast doubts on his side’s ability to challenge for the All-Ireland title though they stand just 210 minutes from the ultimate honour after another scintillating game of football.

The Leinster side has now played an equal part in two of the championship’s standout games but, unlike in the Leinster final against Dublin, they found the pieces to complete the puzzle in O’Moore Park on Saturday night.

“If we’re all going to be truthful, there is probably only one piece of silverware people are looking for,” said the Armagh man. “This team is maybe off that a bit but that doesn’t mean we’re not going to be pushing for it.