Royal blow as Reilly to miss clash with Derry

UNDER-PRESSURE Meath football boss Seamus McEnaney suffered a major blow with star full-back Kevin Reilly ruled out of Sunday’s crucial relegation battle against Derry.

Reilly was hoping to recover from a hamstring injury sustained in the clash with Antrim on February 26 to line out in the Celtic Park tie. But last night, he revealed the showdown with the Oaf Leafers had come a bit too early.

“I’ve made a good amount of progress over the last few weeks and I had been optimistic that I would get back for the Derry game,” said Reilly.