Down manager James McCartan has faced many challenges this season, but the biggest one could be trying to convince players to stick around for the forthcoming Tailteann Cup campaign.
The Mournemen’s interest in the Ulster Senior Football Championship was ended in comprehensive fashion by Monaghan in Clones on Saturday as the Farney claimed a 0-23 to 2-7 victory.
Caolan Mooney and Pat Havern bagged goals either side of half-time for Down, but the strikes couldn’t mask the alarming gulf in quality between the sides.
