Conor McManus set to miss season remainder

Conor McManus is set to miss the remainder of the season after suffering a serious hand injury.

McManus sat out Clontibret’s nine point victory over Killany on Saturday afternoon. Clontibret top the Greenfield food Monaghan SFC group two with two wins from two.

“We’ve lost Mansy with a serious injury, the panel is well stretched at the minute” explained Clontibret boss Paul McCartan.

McManus was in attendance on Saturday afternoon, however was carrying a heavy bandage on his hand. McCartan revealing the injury was more serious than a suspected dislocation.

“It’s a wee bit more serious” explained McCartan. “He’s probably going to be pretty long term at this minute in time. It’s probably looking like the season is over for Conor”.

McManus inter-county future is still in doubt. With many believing the All-Ireland championship defeat to Galway would be the last time McManus would don the Farney county jersey. However, McManus has made no announcement on his future.

The Clontibret score-line certainly didn’t give the impression McManus was missed. Clontibret winning out 14 points to 13. McCartan admitted the whole team need to provide scores.

“We have to” explained McCartan, “he’s such a big part of the team and a part of the club all over the years. You don’t lose that without other people having to step up”.

“Luckily all our other guys have stepped up. It’s a pleasing aspect that we’ve got scores from our defenders. They stepped up today”.