Kevin McManamon is now one of the first names on the Dublin teamsheet- according to former Dubs star Ray Cosgrove.
Jim Gavin is getting his charges ready for Sunday's All-Ireland football final against Mayo at Croke Park.
Some memorable performances off the bench, including in the famous All-Ireland final win over Kerry in 2011 and last year’s All-Ireland semi final win over Mayo, have seen McManamon labelled a “super sub”.
However this year, the St Jude’s man has starred in a starting role.
And Cosgrove told 98FM's Derek Ryan that he feels McManamon is a key man in the Dublin setup:
Listen to Cosgrove's interview in full with 98FM's Derek Ryan ahead of Sunday's All-Ireland final below:
Ray Cosgrove was speaking at the launch of the EirGrid Digital Clock & Scoreboard Competition. EirGrid, the Official Timing Sponsor of Croke Park, are giving one club in each province the chance to win a digital clock and scoreboard.
To enter, log onto www.eirgridgroup.com/eirgrid-time-is-now and submit 200 words as to why your club deserves the prize.
Pictured are former Mayo manager James Horan, Rosemary Steen, Director of External Affairs at EirGrid, and former Dublin player Ray Cosgrove. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile
