Gilroy says players will be be picked on form, not reputation

DUBLIN boss Pat Gilroy insists there’s no guarantee any of the county’s big-name players will force their way back into his team between now and the start of the championship.

The Dublin selection that plays Mayo tomorrow includes just three survivors from the side that lost last year’s All-Ireland semi-final, and Gilroy intends to stick with the youngsters who’ve won four on the bounce.

“Last year is gone, it’s history,” said Gilroy. “Whoever is playing well now are the ones who’ll keep the jersey.