Dublin have too much for Slaneysiders

PAT GILROY’S growth in standing as a manager over the last three years suggests he might just be able to get Dublin to an All-Ireland final this year.

However, there remain doubts. Not just because of the inability to stop Cork’s momentum in the second half of the Allianz Division One final but such flaws as his persistence of faith in Eoghan O’Gara.

During the week, Gilroy defended his decision to retain the bulwark forward in his starting line-up after his dismissal against Kildare, saying his incredible strength inhibits his tackling technique.