McCartan picks up pieces for Down

Down manager James McCartan was typically honest and measured as he reflected on yesterday's 0-16 to 0-15 loss to Cork, which saw the Mourne County's unblemished record in All-Ireland SFC finals come to an end.

Down's class of 2010 ventured to Croke Park trying to maintain their county's proud record in Sam Maguire Cup deciders - they had won on each of their previous final appearances in 1960, 1961, 1968, 1991 and 1994.