Patrick McBrearty blow for Donegal as Monaghan bag first win

Not long after the full-time whistle, Donegal manager Paddy Carr confirmed their captain Patrick McBrearty is not expected to play again in their league

ONLY GOAL: Monaghan's Sean Jones celebrates after scoring his side's. Pic: INPHO/Tom Maher

Monaghan 1-20 Donegal 0-15 

Maybe it was a bit of a sliding doors afternoon when Monaghan’s forward line stiffened while news of Donegal’s weakening was made public.