New Manager Jim Gavin has revealed that Dunne is their Sports performance and life style coach, Gavin says his role is to help players recognise their potential but he will play no part with tactics.

Gavin adds he has no problem with college teams having first option on players for the pre-season competitions.

In more GAA news, Down have been dealt a blow ahead of the Mc Kenna Cup campaign which starts this weekend.

Midfielder Ambrose Rogders has been ruled out of the competition with a knee injury.

Down official says Rogers hopes to be fit and ready for the League.