Hughes: Too much is being expected of McManus

Monaghan are being “killed” by their over-reliance on Conor McManus for scores, according to the county’s three-time All-Star Nudie Hughes.

Ahead of hosting Kerry in Clones on Sunday, the Castleblayney man fears too much is expected of their excellent inside forward to come up with the goods.

“We have a half-forward line that defends more than attacks, that are runners and not scorers. Conor McManus is really our only out-and-out striker. Now, Kerry don’t have a man-marker who would suit doing a job on him so I expect them to double up on him.