Daly makes case for defence as sweeper tactic is ditched

ANTHONY DALY admits he has dispensed with Dublin’s extra defender tactic because he has more confidence in his team.

Daly makes case for defence as sweeper tactic is ditched
Fri, 29 Apr, 2011 - 01:00
John Fogarty

The Clare native used midfielder Johnny McCaffrey as a sweeper in the 2009 Leinster final against Kilkenny, a tactic he also used against the Cats when in charge of the Banner.

However, he feels secure enough to go man-on-man against the four-time All-Ireland champions now.

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