Marty Clarke: Down need to bring in Poacher

Former Down All-Star Marty Clarke has advised his county to draft in Steven Poacher to their management set-up as soon as he becomes available.

Poacher previously coached Down’s U21s though the PE teacher in Kilkeel has carved out a national profile for himself as the coaching brains behind Carlow’s revival.

Turlough O’Brien’s team enjoyed a lengthy 2017 championship, achieved promotion to Division 3 this season and then beat Louth in their Leinster opener, setting up Sunday’s date with Kildare.