Conor McManus set to bow out but will wait to decide on Monaghan future

The Farney saw their season end with defeat to Galway in Salthill

FULL TIME: Conor McManus of Monaghan leaves the pitch after his side's defeat at Pearse Stadium. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Conor McManus said he will wait before making a decision on his retirement from inter-county football but his emotional walk from Pearse Stadium to the dressing rooms through a standing ovation from both Monaghan and Galway fans had all the hallmarks of the curtain coming down on a wonderful career.

The three-time All Star landed two late frees to cut the gap to a goal in the dying moments of their preliminary quarter-final against Galway but they ran out of time. And time, it would seem, is also up for Monaghan’s finest forward.