Defence holds the key for Dublin, says Diarmuid Connolly

Dublin manager Dessie Farrell: If his side can keep it tight at the back, the forwards will take care of the rest, says Diarmuid Connolly. Picture: INPHO/Bryan Keane

Six-time All-Ireland winner Diarmuid Connolly has said that keeping things tight at the back will be the key factor for Dublin if they are to continue their stranglehold on the Sam Maguire Cup.

The Dubs start their Championship campaign against Westmeath this weekend and, Connolly says that if the backs do their jobs in defence, that will free up the forwards to do damage at the other end.