It looks as though a new Dublin football manager could be in place as early as this week. St Vincent's player/coach Pat Gilroy - an All Ireland winner with the Dubs in '95 - could be the man charged with replacing Paul Caffrey. While Mickey Whelan may be appointed as his number two - the ex-Vins and Dublin chief wasn't in a position to confirm that when contacted by 98 Sport this morning. Paul Bealin's decision to stand down from the top job in Carlow yesterday has also added weight to his candidacy.

Meanwhile the draw for the 2009 GAA Football and Hurling Championships will be made tonight.