Cool Rob Hennelly lifts Mayo spirits

Mayo 2-11 Monaghan 1-12: In the absence of Aidan O’Shea, Lee Keegan, and Cillian O’Connor for the final few minutes in Clones, Mayo supporters might have reasoned they were all out of inspiration.

Certainly, the sight of O’Shea and Keegan sitting in the stand after black cards and O’Connor beside them in his civvies as he recovers from long-term injury did little for their mood as Monaghan rallied impressively.

But just when the need was greatest - Mayo’s goose would surely have been cooked if they’d slipped to a fourth consecutive defeat in Division 1 - goalkeeper Rob Hennelly emerged as the unlikely match winner.