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◼ One of Louth’s most consistent players across the league campaign and excellent in Carlow. Made one vital save after half-time and dealt with any high deliveries that were rained in.
Niall McDonnell 8
◼ Generally coped with Kevin Feely’s aerial presence and then got forward to good effect, setting up Ryan Burns for his second point. Very solid.
Dermot Campbell 7
◼ Handled Daniel Flynn for the second year in a row, ensuring the talented attacker couldn’t get free. Shrewd in possession. Looked very confident.
Peter Lynch 7
◼ Almost created a second goal for Louth before half-time and though a bit rash in conceding a free, which was scored, moments later, he remains the team’s best, most capable defender.
Donal McKenny 7
◼ Set-up the goal with a pass behind Kildare’s cover and was involved in several other scores. Terrific display.
Conall McKeever Anthony Williams
Very steady at
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centre-back and used the ball calmly and wisely all through. A player who has benefitted from the manager’s trust.
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◼ Fisted over the bar for Louth’s final point of the match having been a constant ‘raider’ up the flanks.
Leonard Grey 7
◼ Got through a serious amount of work and used the ball wisely. His aerial capacity is vital given Louth aren’t lush with options around midfield.
Tommy Durnin 7
◼ Went about his task efficiently and quietly, and can perhaps count himself slightly unfortunate to have been taken off so early. Decent display.
Ciarán Murphy 6
◼ Extremely prominent at various stages of the first half without being able to get a break through Kildare’s defence but took the chance late on.
Conor Grimes 7
◼ The Newtown Blues clubman is a frustrating genius. Does some phenomenal things and is so clever but execution can, at times, go awry.
Ciarán Downey 8
◼ So silky and skilful. Rarely gives the ball away and is never caught in contact. Times his runs to perfection and can capitalise in the scoring zone.
Tom Jackson 8
◼ Man of the match. Hit 1-2 with each of his chances from acute angles. Possibly Louth’s player of the league.
Ryan Burns 9
◼ Accomplished in his freetaking, bar one missed effort, and came to the party at midfield when needed late on.
Sam Mulroy 8
◼ Really lively but after being blocked down early, chances just didn’t fall the corner-forward’s way.
Ciarán Keenan 7
◼ Broke away well for Leonard Grey’s late point. Good to see him back in the action.
Craig Lennon 6
◼ Replaced his brother and offered an outlet in the transition.
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Liam Jackson Dan Corcoran Niall Sharkey 6
Saw the game out.
Saw the game out.