Allen backs embattled Banty to turn things around for Royals

MEATH county board chairman Barney Allen gave a strong endorsement to manager Seamus McEnaney despite the looming possibility of relegation to Allianz FL Division 3.

The Royal County host promotion-chasing Tyrone, who are on the back of four straight league wins, in Navan on Sunday needing a point at the very least and two other results to go their way to avoid the drop.

With just one win from six and McEnaney describing their second-half performance against Derry on Sunday as the worst in his managerial career, the pressure has been turned up on the Monaghan native.