Whelan says Gilroy erred with changes

FORMER Dublin captain, Ciarán Whelan, has criticised Pat Gilroy for abandoning his experimental defensive system and leaving his players ill-prepared for Sunday’s Leinster semi-final against Meath.

The Dublin boss had attempted to radically overhaul the side’s style during this year’s league and met with some success.

However, there was no sign of any so-called defensive blanket three days ago thanks to the tribulations of their opening win over Wexford, and Meath duly tore through an inexperienced back line to claim five goals.