Continuity key for double-jobbing Down boss Laverty 

Laverty’s dual role as Senior and U20 manager has afforded him the opportunity to strike a balance in the workload of three players who are involved with both squads – Odhran Murdock, Ryan Magill, Patrick McCarthy.

DOUBLE-JOBBING: Down manager Conor Laverty. Pic: Stephen Marken/Sportsfile

Conor Laverty’s meticulous preparation paid off in spectacular fashion as his exciting Down side shocked All-Ireland U20 champions Tyrone at Healy Park.

But the Mourne boss handed all the praise to his players, whose hunger and tenacity proved too hot for the title-holders to handle.