Roscommon reaping benefit of direct approach

GO LONG: Roscommon manager Davy Burke during the Allianz Football League Division 1 match against Mayo at Dr Hyde Park in Roscommon. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

From the moment Daire Cregg collected the breaking ball from Rory Byrne’s kickout in the second half on Sunday, there was only one thing on Roscommon’s mind: go for goal.

Enda Smith duly burst forward and lifted the stand. Davy Burke wouldn’t have it any other way. They often prefer long kickouts; they press the opposition and they flood forward in search of green flags. It has yielded six goals so far in the league, the second highest behind Mayo.