Gilroy: we’re happy to be underdogs

All-Ireland SFC Quarter-Final

Sat, 31 Jul, 2010 - 01:00

Cóilín Duffy

The Blues were favourites in their last two equivalent clashes – against Mickey Harte’s men and Kerry – but suffered two of their most embarrassing defeats in recent history.

Now Gilroy hopes that being shorn of the favourites mantle will benefit his men.

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