Former Laois footballer Gareth Dillon believes an improvement in the county's defending is likely.
Laois can improve their results on last year substantially if they can improve in one key area, according to a former O'Moore County footballer.
Justin McNulty returns to the role of manager over the county's footballers after a 10 year hiatus.
His Laois side welcome Longford to Portlaoise this weekend in what's being described as a potentially decisive contest in the Division Four promotion race.
Gareth Dillon says if McNulty's presence can improve the defence, the future could be bright:
The action in Laois Hire O'Moore Park throws in at 6pm on Saturday evening.
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