King out to dethrone Dubs

NINE years have slipped by since Meath last knew the joy of beating Dublin in the championship and the dwindling links with that success are almost severed.

Of the 33 players who togged out that day, only Nigel Crawford is still playing football for his county.

Shane Ryan has swapped hats for hurling while Jason Sherlock was cut loose by Pat Gilroy just prior to the summer.