Paul Finlay: 'I did think it was probably a couple of years too early for Vinny - and how wrong was I?'

Vincent Corey's appointment last September was a drawn out one and followed reports that others had knocked back approaches. From Paul Finlay's perspective, it was too soon for Corey who was still playing for his club.

UP FOR GRABS: A place in the All-Ireland Final is up for grabs! Monaghan legend, Paul Finlay teamed up with AIB to look ahead to one of #TheToughest matches of the year between Monaghan and Dublin. Pic: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Former Monaghan attacker Paul Finlay has admitted his initial reservations about Vinny Corey getting the manager's job have been proven wrong.

Corey and Finlay made their Championship debuts together in 2003 when the Farney beat All-Ireland title holders Armagh in a famous shock.