Oisin McConville says he would be surprised to see Monaghan ace Conor McManus start against Armagh this weekend but does expect the Clontibret sharpshooter to get more minutes.

McManus has yet to start a game for the Farney men this year and, speaking to BBC Sport NI ahead of tomorrow evening’s Division 1 derby at the Athletic Grounds (throw-in 5.30pm), McConville says he’s a fan of the way Seamus McEnaney has used his star attacker so far this season.

"I'd be surprised if McManus starts but I won't be surprised if he gets more game time than he's had,” said the 2002 All-Ireland winner.

"I think they're managing him very well, it's actually refreshing to see an inter-county manager manage McManus like this, giving him that breathing space before he has to be up to speed.

"But they'll be looking to get more game time into his legs and he'll bring on another set of issues.

"You have to man-mark him and cut the space down around him. He loves coming on that loop and he's been a thorn in Armagh's side for a long time, so they'll absolutely have a plan for him."

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