Meath easily push past Carlow but coaching departures cast shadow over win

In what appeared to be an attempt to present a united front following the recent departures of Joe McMahon and Martin Corey from the Meath backroom team, Royals county board chairman Jason Plunkett joined manager Robbie Brennan for the post-match press conference. 

Meath manager Robbie Brennan with Carlow manager Joe Murphy after the game. Pic: INPHO/Morgan Treacy

Leinster SFC round 1: Meath 1-30 Carlow 0-19 

Whatever the sport, it's rarely good news for a manager when he's joined by his chairman for media duties.