Galway boss heaps praise on Dubs fans after loss for Paul Clancy tribute

Classy from both parties.

The Moycullen man, 49, passed away during the week after a battle with cancer.

He was a member of the great Galway side that won All-Ireland titles in 1998 and 2001, alongside current Galway boss Pádraic Joyce.

Before throw-in at Croker, the Galway team made a figure of ten during a minute's silence, in reference to the number Clancy wore when playing for the Tribesmen.

After the game, Joyce remembered Clancy and also heaped praise on the Dublin fans for their acknowledgement.

He said: "It was a tough, tough week in Galway with what went on.

"Our commiserations to the Clancy family, Joanna and the kids. We were all at the funeral.

"There's more to life, I get all that. But when you're playing football, football is our life. We gave it everything.

"Hats off to Dublin as well, Ger Brennan and the lads. He's had a tough year, they produced a great performance for him there as well.

"The Dublin supporters were very gracious there at the end. They gave us a great applause for Paul as well, so that was great."