Laois' John O’Loughlin: Laois players learning to put team first

Laois footballer John O’Loughlin says the county has eliminated individualism and finally begun playing as a team under manager John Sugrue.

Sugrue took over the Laois footballers last September and has completely turned their fortunes around, leading the Barrowsiders to their first Leinster SFC final since 2007.

“I think the big thing John has brought to us is we’re playing as a team now. Laois are probably not renowned for playing as a team and that’s why we haven’t won as many matches as we should,” O’Loughlin said.