Cavavan backing Rossies to stay in Division One
Roscommon’s James Fitzpatrick gathers possession in front of Ryan Wylie during the Rossies' victory against Monaghan at Dr. Hyde Park on Sunday last. Picture: INPHO/Morgan Treacy
Tyrone GAA legend, Peter Canavan, believes that Roscommon can build on last weekend’s victory against Monaghan and stay in Division One.
Speaking on , Canavan said that he wouldn’t be surprised if the 1-16 to 0-7 triumph against the Farney County was the catalyst for the Rossies to go from "strength to strength" for the remainder of their league campaign.
"I don't think he (Davy Burke) would have expected it to be as easy. Normally, Monaghan, when you play them in the National League, you have to earn it.
"This time around, it was so comfortable. Roscommon are starting to get their key players back, they're starting to find a bit of form.
"They've got a real chance now. They're sitting on three points. They play Mayo this weekend and Monaghan have Galway. Next week, we could be seeing Mayo and Galway at the bottom of Division One. Not too many would have expected that.
"Roscommon have the quality. I wouldn't be surprised if they go from strength to strength now and stay up in Division One,” he remarked.
