Midlanders keep 'Beano' in reserve

Laois manager Mick O'Dwyer has kept Brian 'Beano' McDonald in reserve for Saturday's All-Ireland SFC fourth round qualifier against Derry at Croke Park.

McDonald, who has only recently come back from a broken leg, has paid the price for a scoreless outing in the Leinster final on July 17 as O'Dwyer has plumped for 2003 minor All-Ireland winner Donie Brennan at corner forward.