Darragh O'Se compliments Niall Mc

[True Red]

It’s a pity the wider public won’t get a chance to see Offaly’s Niall McNamee, a forward of tremendous ability. A two-footed player with great balance, vision and a top quality finisher he’s the closest thing we’ve seen to Matt Connor. If there was a transfer system in football his agent would be a busy man this week.

In today's Irish Times former Kerry great Darragh O'Se pays a great tribute in his column to Niall McNamee. To compare him to Matt Connor is a huge honour for the (still young) Rhode clubman.

[Thereorthereabouts]

Niall - a great all round player, excellent ball winner, great vision, accuracy. He deserves all the credit he gets!

[Bord na Mona man]

Is this sort of sentiment not patronising towards Offaly?
The implication being that its a shame Niall Mc has to operate in a footballing backwater like Offaly.

If the wider public was paying attention, they'd see him playing on live tv plenty of times.

[Slugger]

Says it all that Down sacrificed one of their best midfield/forwards (Dan Gordon) last week to nullify him. I thought he made a mug out of Gordon in the first half.

[Lone Shark]

Says it all that Down sacrificed one of their best midfield/forwards (Dan Gordon) last week to nullify him. I thought he made a mug out of Gordon in the first half.

In fairness Dan Gordon had been moved to the full back line the previous week against Longford, it wasn't just a move to accommodate Niall. The point stands though. Actually that bit got ignored - I thought Dan Gordon adapted quite well to an unfamiliar role against a top class opponent.