But, despite bowing out with tries in each of his three final games at Knowsley Road, Old Trafford against Wigan was a battle too many for the emotional old warhorse.
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In a rare attack, McNamee brought Crossmaglen level but it was to be his final action as Cross boss Tony McEntee felt compelled to bring on old warhorse Francie Bellew in an attempt to steady the ailing Armagh champions.