Pádraic Joyce hopeful on injured Galway duo for Connacht semi-final

As Tribe storm past London in Ruislip, the enforced exits of Johnny Heaney and Tomo Culhane give fresh cause for worry

UP FOR THE BATTLE: Tempers briefly flare between the two teams during the game Connacht GAA Senior Football Championship Quarter-Final, at McGovern Park, Ruislip, London. Pic: Ben Brady, Inpho

Connacht SFC: London 0-9 Galway 5-21.

Pádraic Joyce would have had his fingers crossed for three Connacht SFC quarter-final wishes in Ruislip on Saturday: no nasty surprises from their London hosts, signs of summer form from his nascent talents and perhaps most importantly, no further injuries to their already depleted resources.