Boss says Carlow lacked belief

AN absence of belief cost Carlow the opportunity of a shock victory over neighbours Laois at O’Moore Park on Saturday night. That was the assessment of losing manager Kevin Ryan who felt the game was over as a contest with 25 minutes remaining.

That might sound strange given that only six points separated the sides but in those opening 15 minutes of the second half, Laois scored a goal and four points to turn a one-point deficit into what was ultimately their winning margin.

Carlow couldn’t muster a response and according to Ryan, the players’ heads had dropped.