Sligo captain set to miss 2019 season through injury

Sligo captain Kevin McDonnell looks set to miss out on all of 2019 as he struggles to recover from a troublesome hip injury, while experienced duo David Kelly and Ross Donovan also look set to miss out on Paul Taylor’s first year in charge.
Sligo begin their FBD League campaign when they clash with Roscommon at Dr Hyde Park on Sunday, but the loss of McDonnell (24) is a huge blow for the former U21 manager. The influential Castleconnor clubman captained Sligo last season but after struggling to regain full fitness in 2018, he has decided to take an extended break.