Meath footballer John McDermott has finally confirmed he is retiring from the inter-county game. There has been much speculation over his future with Meath in recent months but neither the player nor his manager Sean Boylan would make a firm statement on McDermott's involvement in the Meath set-up this summer until now. Yesterday, the 30-year-old released a short statement explaining the reason behind his decision to retire.
"I think the time has now come for some of the younger players to take over the midfield jersey for Meath," he said. "I feel that I've given it all I can during the years I've been involved with the county. I've really enjoyed the time I've been with Meath but there is lots of new talent there now and it's time for them to shine."
This is the second retirement to hit Meath in the build up to the All-Ireland Championship. Tommy Dowd recently stepped down from the panel because of injury problems.
Filed by Amanda Fennelly
