Gavin hot favourite to lead Dubs

Jim Gavin’s appointment as the new Dublin senior football manager looks almost a formality after being approached about succeeding Pat Gilroy.

However, the Round Towers, Clondalkin man might have to wait until October 1 to be officially ratified if his name is put forward as the recommendation to the clubs.

Gavin has been asked to put together his potential backroom team, with the plan to meet a managerial appointments sub-committee next week.