Kilmacud’s experience may prove crucial to swing final battle

A JANUARY boost, this. Two teams who like to play football and haven’t been prevented from staging training sessions or challenge matches in the run-up to today. Joy!

There’ll be ring-rustiness but passion and determination won’t be lacking.

The victor here will benefit greatly going into next month’s All-Ireland semi-finals as would-be opponents Crossmaglen have had to make do with an awkward trip across the Irish Sea for a competitive game.