The veteran goalkeeper has returned from the US but, given Darren McDonnell’s performances, he is not guaranteed to get his starting place back
Eventually relegated from Division One after following up the win over Dublin with six consecutive defeats, Monaghan did at least blood McDonnell as Corey hoped. The Clontibret man started all seven league games but his championship debut may now have to be parked due to Beggan’s apparent availability.
“Darren is the only other ‘keeper who has played National League for Monaghan in the last 10 years,” said Corey. “Division One is a tough place to start and he has done as well as can be expected and he has improved in each game. It is a high-pressure position to be coming into at the best of times, never mind trying to come in after Rory Beggan.
Corey agreed with the suggestion that it has been a baptism of fire for McDonnell, who was thrown in at the very deep end. Beggan appears to have timed his return just as the gang are getting back together. Conor McCarthy and Conor McManus are only just back playing regularly too, while Corey didn’t rule out Stephen O’Hanlon and Michael Hamill, both excellent in that win over Dublin, being fit again.
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