Connie Molloy has named his New York team for Sunday's Connacht SFC first round clash with Leitrim at Gaelic Park.

One of the big talking points is the selection of the manager's son, CJ, at midfield instead of his usual position of full forward. Molloy and corner back Paul Lambe are the only survivors from the team that suffered a 24-point drubbing at the hands of Sligo 12 months ago, although former Offaly player Jason Kelly has seen championship action for the Exiles in the past.

Other players with inter-county experience are Keith Scally and Conor Lynam (both Westmeath) and Monaghan's Rory Woods, who is doubtful with a back injury.

The manager's hand has been weakened by the unavailability of the likes Dan Doona and Paddy Kelly (both Kerry) and former Kildare player Eoin Carew this year.

New York (SF v Leitrim, clubs in brackets): Gavin Joyce (Cavan); Daniel Jackson (Tyrone), Mike O'Regan (Monaghan), Paul Lambe (Monaghan); Lonan Maguire (Monaghan), Keith Scally (Westmeath), Alan Rafferty (Cork); CJ Molloy (Donegal), Gary O'Driscoll (Kerry); Eoin Ward (Cavan), Jason Kelly (Cork), Conor Lynam (Donegal); Mickey Annett (Donegal), Rory Woods (Leitrim), Justin Burke (Monaghan). Tweet

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