Full time - 1-16 to 1-11 
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Leitrim made it two wins on the bounce after overcoming a shaky start to beat London at Ruislip.
The Connacht side trailed by 1-4 to 0-3 following Liam Gavaghanâs 13th-minute goal, but they responded with an unanswered 1-8 to put them on course for victory.
The midfield dominance of Donal Wrynn and Shane Moran was crucial as Leitrim capitalised on Lorcan Mulveyâs black card.
They were forced to come from behind however after poor defending resulted in Gavaghan lobbing Leitrim goalkeeper Brendan Flynn. But London then went 24 minutes without a score as Leitrim took a firm grip of proceedings to lead at the break.
Leitrim played into a strong breeze in the second half but Conlan gave them a cushion after the restart when he fired past sub 'keeper Niall OâCarroll.
The free-taking of Scott Conroy helped London cut the deficit to three points with 13 minutes remaining, but they tired in the closing stages.
Leitrim manager Shane Ward said: âThe thing about the guys over the last few weeks is that they have taken ownership of the performances. That is really encouraging to see because now they understand the game.â
SCORERS - Leitrim: K Conlan 1-2 (1f), E Mulligan (3f), R Kennedy (1f) 0-4 each, C Gilheaney, S Moran 0-2 each, P Maguire, S McWeeney 0-1 each. London: S Conroy 0-6 (4f), L Gavaghan 1-0, A Hanlon (1f), D Moore 0-2 each, A Moyles 0-1.
Leitrim - B Flynn 6; P Maguire 7, N Woods 5, M McWeeney 6; R Gallagher 7, G Reynolds 7, S McWeeney 7; D Wrynn 8, S Moran 8; J Rooney 6, E Mulligan 6, K Conlan 8; N OâDonnell 4, R Kennedy 7, A Croal 5. Subs: C Gilheaney 7 for OâDonnell (9, BC), M Murphy 6 for Woods (17), C Gaffney 6 for Croal (26), T Mulvey 7 for Rooney (49).
Wrynn and Moran getting good reviews consistently at centre field
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Chipping in with a few scores too
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"Potentially" the best midfield pairing in the country as pointed out last year. Moran tends to blow hot and cold and seems to get under Wardâs skin somehow. Issues however in the full back position.
The single point reversals to Wicklow and Wexford consign us to another year in the basement.
Under 21s in action vs Mayo this evening in Carrick. Itâs preceded by a Minor league game between the same two counties
Minors drew 0-11 each with Mayo
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We seem to be holding our own at minor level these days,have we much chance in the 21s ?,young plunkett is out and will be badly missed
Iâm not hopeful but weâre off to a flier. 0-2 to 0-0 ahead
0-05-0-04 to us now
2-05 0-07 to Mayo at ht
3-7 to 0-7 now
4-10 to 0-07 falling apart now,have we any back line at all
4-12 to 0-11 now
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Mayo 4-12 Leitrim 0-15
Goals win matches.
They sure do
Carlow come to Carrick this afternoon with Leitrim looking for 3 wins in a row.
Minors also play today vs Sligo in the Connacht League
6 - 4 down at halftime
Anyone know what the local radio station in Carlow is called ?