‘If you're doubting yourself, you shouldn't be in there’ – Finnbarr Roarty and the modern boy wonders

Roarty is part of a new breed of bright prospects who have emerged this year.

MODERN BOY WONDER: Mayo’s Matthew Ruane and Finnbarr Roarty of Donegal battle for the ball. Pic: ©INPHO/James Crombie.

Imagine this. Since making his championship debut against Derry last April, Finnbarr Roarty has started every game for Donegal. His point on Sunday brought his tally to 1-3. The boy wonder.

Famously, last year Jim McGuinness faced a ban for fielding Roarty in a McKenna Cup game. He was 17 years old at the time and turned 18 a day after they played Armagh.