Seven's the magic number for Sam Maguire football, says Galligan

Saturday’s victory away to Cork, coupled with their opening day win over Kildare, has them already over halfway there has Raymond Galligan halfway to the magic seven points to play Sam Maguire football. 

HALF WAY THERE: Cavan manager Raymond Galligan reacts during the Allianz Football League Division 2 match between Cork and Cavan at SuperValu Páirc Ui Chaoimh in Cork. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

If you thought Cork’s championship route to Sam Maguire football was challenging - they’d have to sink Limerick in the Páirc and Kerry in Killarney - wait till you hear Cavan’s.

The Breffni men begin their provincial campaign with a preliminary quarter-final against Monaghan. Win that, and they move on to meet Tyrone. Triumph there, and they’d still have to take down either Jim McGuinness’ Donegal or Mickey Harte’s Derry to reach their required destination of an Ulster final.