Fermanagh maestro Malachy O'Rourke wasn't making excuses following defeat to Offaly.

The contentious dismissal of corner back Martin O'Brien was arguably the defining moment in the Division Three opener at Tullamore, but O'Rourke is not one to moan:

"We got off to a bad start and Offaly were controlling the game early on.

"We got the goal at a good time and we were starting to get to grips with the game. Then we had the sending off.

"It was a big loss to overcome. We were a man down and facing into a strong wind.

"I was pleased with the way the boys worked in the second half. At the end of the day, we can have no complaints and Offaly deserved their victory.

"Next weekend is a big game for us against Roscommon, even though it is early days in the league. We have to bounce back." Tweet

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