DUBLIN MANAGER JIM Gavin has confirmed star forward Diarmuid Connolly has returned to train with the senior panel.
Speaking after yesterday’s 13-point victory over Cork at Croke Park, the Dubs boss issued an update on injured members of his squad and included the St Vincent’s clubman among the list of those returning to train with the team.
The 32-year-old spent last summer playing football for Donegal Boston and was due to return again to play Stateside this year.
However, issues with the marquee forward’s visa halted those plans, fuelling speculation that he would be available to the reigning All-Ireland champions ‘drive for five’.
Connolly hasn’t featured for Dublin since their All-Ireland success over Mayo in 2017.
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While the Leinster champions have no shortage of forward options – summed up by their five-goal blitz against the Rebels on Saturday evening – the return of Connolly only further cements the county’s status as favourites to lift the Sam Maguire once again this year.
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Just seen Downey! The hit he made Sunday was bone crunching
Ha the look on zebos face looks like he is going to laugh his head off
Great to see Earls back in training.
Jesus the beard on Earls!!
Riverdance, by the look of it. It represents an unorthodox game plan, to say the least. But I’m sure the Clermont players will be just as baffled by it as we are.
Why 3 red thumbs for agreeing with macca That it was a brilliant tackle
It was indeed macca