Hughes inspired by Down’s history

DOWN attacker Danny Hughes admits they are conscious of the history and tradition that will accompany the county into next month’s All-Ireland decider against Cork.

The Mourne men will be bidding for success 50 years after the county became the first side to bring Sam Maguire across the border and the current team have had ‘mcmlx’, the Roman numeral for 1960, emblazoned on the collar of the back of their jerseys this summer as a result.

“It’s definitely not irrelevant. When you look at the 60s teams that Down had and the 90s teams that brought great glory back to Down, you have to look at it and see what they brought to the table. The great pride and everything they brought to the Down jersey. I guess when you pull on a Down jersey you have to take those things into account.