Andy McEntee: Players feel pressure to boost morale

McEntee didn’t have to “twist any arms” but he is keenly aware of the ask being made of his panel

Meath manager Andy McEntee says players are being asked to boost morale of the country. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

NFL Division 1: Dublin 1-20 Meath 0-19  

Boosting the morale of a club, a town or a county is one thing. GAA players are accustomed to the reality that what they do on the field of play can lighten or leaden the mood of those around them, but shouldering responsibility for a nation’s well-being is another thing.