Smullen: Longford have never had it so good

Former Longford star Trevor Smullen is backing the current crop of talent to emulate what was achieved six years ago when they beat Derry in an All-Ireland qualifier at Pearse Park.

Smullen, who made his senior debut as a 16-year-old at the start of the 1994-’95 League, scored a goal on a day Paul Barden pointed a free in the final minute to grab a famous 1-16 to 2-12 victory. It remains one of the highlights of a sporting career that also includes playing basketball for Ireland.

The 34-year-old Ballymahon clubman is the current manager of Barden’s Clonguish club and has his finger on the pulse.