WE are four games into the National Football League and only three teams have a 100 per cent record in all four divisions, Derry, Dublin and Cavan. After this weekend it can only be two as Derry and the Dubs meet in Celtic Park on Saturday in what promises to be a cracking game. Other […]
Here is a look at our latest team of the week. 1 Odhran Lynch Derry A few vital saves in their penalty shoot-out win over Down. 2 Michael McKernan Tyrone A typically all-action display as Tyrone impressed against Cavan. 3 Aodhan Breathnach Gaoth Dobhair Fine showing as his side claimed the Donegal U-21 title against […]
By Patrick Morrison “THIS compass does not point north… It points to the thing you want most in this world.” – Captain Jack Sparrow. This is a quote from Hollywood blockbuster movie ‘Pirates of the Caribbean,’ starring Johnny Depp as the flamboyant and estranged pirate Captain Jack Sparrow. The film follows the serendipitous antihero as […]
By Patrick Morrison DURING the past few seasons, we have really seen an increase in the number of goalkeepers that are confident in joining the outfield play. And there has been something of a phenomenon, especially from a goalkeeping point of view, there has been an explosion of press about the position. Some were excited […]
By Patrick Morrison SO, after last weekend’s round of games we have our All-Ireland final pairing. Galway versus Kerry in a repeat of the 2000 final, a game the Kingdom prevailed in. Both teams’ semi-final encounters were of a very similar nature with teams setting up in their defensive structures while trying to break down […]
