Former Crokes boss O’Neill tips Cross for glory

Former Dr Crokes manager Harry O’Neill is satisfied a line has been drawn under the controversy that erupted before their All-Ireland club semi-final with Crossmaglen Rangers last month and tipped the Armagh champions to take honours in tomorrow’s national decider in Croke Park.

Crossmaglen Rangers defender Aaron Kernan has spoken of the tributes that were paid to their club in the dressing room in Portlaoise after that game by Dr Crokes representatives and O’Neill believes there is respect rather than animosity between the two clubs.

“I think it was unfortunate that those comments were misinterpreted,” said O’Neill.