New York keeper Vinny Cadden hoping to keep out his own county

A goalkeeper born and bred in Sligo, who’s also a member of a Whatsapp group featuring several of tomorrow’s opponents, might be a recipe for suspicion if New York weren’t already sure of his bona fides.

And his quality. Last year, Vinny Cadden almost brought Roscommon to their knees. On six occasions, he denied them a goal and yet the former Sligo U21, who was tried in the seniors’ goal during the 2014 FBD Connacht League, still kicks himself about Roscommon’s penalty goal.

“It’s all part of the job of being a goalkeeper, you’re meant to save them,” New York’s vice-captain modestly recalls of last year’s one-point loss. “I didn’t hold too many of the shots so I was delighted that the backs were there to pick up the loose balls afterwards. The lads made me look good by tidying up.