Legends the Gooch and Doyle on revolutionary rule making football ‘world’s most attractive sport’
1-15 was once a huge score – not any longer! Kerry legend Colm ‘the Gooch’ Cooper claims the new GAA football rules have transformed the game, while Kildare legend Johnny Doyle says football is becoming one of the most attractive sports in the world because of those changes. Several new rules were brought into the […]
8 months ago
Sean Cavanagh gets a rise out of Colm Cooper with referee comments
The legends had a post-match difference of opinions. Colm Cooper took exception to Sean Cavanagh’s take on the refereeing of Joe McQuillian, in the RTÉ studio, after Kerry defeated Derry. Kerry defeated a spirited Derry side by two points in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship semi-finals, after a second half comeback against the Ulster side. […]
2 years ago
“He looked disinterested” – Colm Cooper critical of Shane Walsh performance
“Padraic has sent a clear message.” Colm Cooper was critical of Shane Walsh’s performance against Sligo as Galway clinched the Connacht championship for the second year in a row. Walsh was substituted just five minutes into the second half, and had only kicked two points from free kicks, with none coming from play. The Kilmacud […]
3 years ago
Comparing Derry’s last semi-final team in ’04 to Rory Gallagher’s side
Kerry 1-17 Derry 1-11 When the final whistle blew at the end of the 2004 All-Ireland semi-final between Derry and Kerry, the Ulster faithful were disappointed but would have left Croke Park feeling optimistic about the future. This was because they defied the odds that season, coming through the back door after crashing out of […]
4 years ago
Colm Cooper calls for “harsher penalties and more severe” punishments to stop brawls
“Are the GAA’s penalties severe enough?” After an unbelievable game, we are unfortunately forced to talk about the melee that broke out at full time between Armagh and Galway. The scenes were disgraceful in some instances, and it draws the eye away from the fantastic football that was on display. Speaking on The Sunday Game, […]
4 years ago
The best nicknames in the GAA as chosen by you
“I knew a lad called Myles, so everyone called him Kilometres.” There are nicknames in all sports, but there is something unique about the names given out to GAA players. Go to any match at any level across the whole country and you’ll hear players calling for the ball from a ‘Digger’, ‘Rhino,’ ‘Clutch,’ ‘Butch,’ […]
4 years ago