Cooney’s Faith restored as Connor eases pressure

Under pressure Offaly boss Gerry Cooney saw his 14-men secure a gritty win at Kingspan Breffni Park and drag Cavan into a relegation battle.

Cooney said: “We’re not going to get carried away but the lads answered a lot of the questions laid down about their character. I never doubted them. They trained really hard during the past week and that was just the reaction I wanted from the defeat to Wexford. I’m sure the players will take great heart from this and keep the momentum going.”

Once again Cavan’s profligacy cost them dearly with their 13 wides contrasting sharply with the visitors’ economy of effort.