Gilroy defends early morning training sessions

Dublin senior football manager Pat Gilroy has strongly defended his decision to host early morning training sessions, as the Metropolitans get their 2011 preparations underway.

Gilroy insists that the 6.30am workouts paid dividends for his side last season. Their first pre-dawn training session of the New Year was held earlier today, and the Dubs will continue to hold similar sessions for the remainder of this month.