Walsh claims Sligo effort ‘scandalous’

Sligo boss Kevin Walsh described aspects of his side’s display as “scandalous” after Saturday night’s opening round defeat to Antrim at Casement Park.

The Saffrons won the encounter by a point thanks to Tomas McCann’s 75th minute free after a draw looked the likely outcome.

The sides were level five times throughout the 70 minutes and when Sligo sub Colm McGee landed a 73rd minute free to tie the scores at 0-12 apiece, both managers would probably have settled for a share of the spoils. But with Charlie Harrison blown up for over-carrying, McCann coolly slotted over the resultant match winner from 50 yards.