Jason Ryan launched an impassioned defence of his players and backroom staff after stand-in captain, Emmet Bolton produced a stunning 70th minute goal to keep Kildare’s hopes of staying in Division 2 of the Allianz Football League alive.
When Damien O’Connor kicked a wonderful point with the outside of his right boot into the wind a minute earlier to put Laois in front, the Lilywhites were bound for the third tier.
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