Kevin McManamon: Prior Dublin success adds pressure on the team

McManamon appreciates the achievements under Jim Gavin and Farrell casts a shadow over the present-day team.

KINGDOM SLAYER: Kevin McManamon scores the dramatic, and decisive, Dublin goal to edge the epic All-Ireland SFC semi-final in 2-13. Pic: Ray McManus/Sportsfile

As if it has to be said, cut open Kevin McManamon and he bleeds blue.

Dublin’s substitute extraordinaire wants his county to succeed. He was performance coach when Dessie Farrell led them to their last All-Ireland three years ago. He is now helping out U20 manager Jonny Cooper as forwards coach.