Yes, he had hoped to win. Yes they went to Páirc Tailteann at Saturday night with the expectation of victory. But given their lack of training, due to exams, he was surprised by the result.
Two goals from Sligo’s David Kelly eased the students past out of sorts Meath and set up an O’Byrne Cup final date with Kildare.
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