Jim Gavin says Dublin players won’t be happy with elements of second half showing

Dublin 2-21 Laois 2-10: For a time, it didn’t appear Jim Gavin wanted to level any criticism at his team for the two goals they conceded in the second half.

“It’s just good to come away from Nowlan Park with a win,” he said when asked about Paul Cahillane’s penalty goal and Stephen Attride’s score four minutes later, later highlighting the team’s 2-15 tally from play.

“We just wanted to get a performance. It’s difficult for any championship game to get it for the full expanse of the game but we knew we’d hopefully get the result and that’s what happened. We’re pleased with that.”