New York have nothing to lose - Madine
April 30, 2019
Down's Niall Madine with Kildare's Hugh McGrillen during the 2014 All-Ireland SFC qualifier in Newry
New York captain Niall Madine is relishing the Exiles’ Connacht SFC clash with Mayo this weekend.
The hosts are rank outsiders to prevail in Sunday’s provincial quarter-final at Gaelic Park but their Down import is looking forward to the challenge:
“We’re under no illusions about the challenge we’re facing, but we have nothing to lose,” he tells The Irish News.
“I’ve been trying to talk to the players and tell them to go out there and play with no fear, do what you do best - don’t think of the occasion. There’s no point boys putting more pressure on themselves than what’s already on us.
“We’re looking forward to it, we’re working hard on our game plan and hopefully everything goes well on the day.”
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