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King: The Clare full-back line gave little away

Down’s Niamh King looks at the teams and players she has faced…

Name: Niamh King.

Age: 19.

Teams played for: Aughlisnafin, Castlewellan and Down.

Who are your main rivals?
For club it would be Bryansford and for county it would have to be Antrim.

Which opposition ground do you like playing on and why?
Teconnaught for club as the pitch is always in perfect condition.

Which opposition ground do you dislike going to and why?
Roscommon or Sligo as it’s too far to travel.

What team have you enjoyed the most success against?
Fermanagh.

Which team have you enjoyed least success against?
Kilkenny.

Which opposition player have you enjoyed marking?
None as they’re all marking you tight every game.

Which opposition player have you disliked marking?
Any of the Clare full-backs.

Which player would you transfer in from a team you have come up against?
Aimee Mackin.

Which team, apart from your own, do you like to see do well and why?
Meath, as they worked their way up to senior from junior.

What’s the most frustrating defeat you have experienced?
Would be the start of the league this year against Wexford where we could have beat them to get promoted.

What’s the most satisfying victory you have experienced?
The Ulster final last year, everyone gave it their all.

What is the best score you’ve seen from an opponent?
Blaithin Bogue’s shot from far out.

Which team, apart from your own, do you expect big things of in the coming years?
Fermanagh.

Best opponent for post-match hospitality?
Sligo.

Which club, apart from your own, has the most impressive facilities?
Tyrone’s centre of excellence or Teconnaught.

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