Lavery to miss Cavan clash

10 June 2008

From HoganStand.com
09 June 2008

Armagh manager Peter McDonnell is planning without the services of injured midfielder James Lavery for Sunday’s Ulster SFC quarter-final against Cavan.

The Maghery clubman has failed to recover from a thigh injury which he picked up prior to the recent challenge match against Dublin at Cullyhanna.

McDonnell explained: "Unfortunately James has calcification of bruising on his thigh, and his injury has not responded satisfactorily to treatment over the last few weeks.

"James’ unavailability is a major blow to us, as he’s a tremendous midfielder, and he would have been a huge acquisition to us against Cavan. And his injury is so serious that he could be out of action for some considerable time.

"He’s a big man - almost 6’4" - and he’s also a very fast and mobile type of player. As well, he’s a great leader as he showed when captaining the county under 21 team."