The narrative that the next manager should be from County Roscommon is beginning to gather momentum

Elphin manager Nigel Dineen wants his side to show their character once more

The local Councillor praised his backroom team for allowing him to balance club management with his job.

At this stage 12 months ago, after two games, Monaghan had no points and Galway had a single point, just as they do now, at the bottom of the Division One Football League table.

A County Roscommon club has tied down the services of one of the most experienced managers in the county.