James McCarthy
Dublin legend had some questionable choices in his all-time Sky Blues team

Dublin legend had some questionable choices in his all-time Sky Blues team

Not sure about a few of these…. Dublin legend Barney Rock had a go at picking his all-time Sky Blues XV. Rock played for his county from 1980-1981, and was part of the side that defeated Galway in the 1983 All-Ireland final. He also won four Leinster SFC titles and three All-Stars. He selected his […]

7 months ago

Dessie Farrell’s decision on future could have big ramifications on Dublin squad

Dessie Farrell’s decision on future could have big ramifications on Dublin squad

The Last, Last Dance? Dessie Farrell’s decision to stay on as Dublin inter-county manager could have big ramifications on the rest of the All-Ireland winning squad. Farrell still had two more years on left on his three-year deal, but there was speculation that after their success last season, and with the ageing squad that they […]

2 years ago

Brendan Rogers’ Player of the Year nomination unexpected but thoroughly deserved

Brendan Rogers’ Player of the Year nomination unexpected but thoroughly deserved

James McCarthy misses out on nomination. The Gaelic football All-Stars has been announced and Brendan Rogers Player of the Year nomination is unexpected but thoroughly deserved. Since Dublin beat Kerry in the All-Ireland final almost immediately the conversation to who would win the Player of the Year awards. Former Dublin stars like Paul Flynn were […]

2 years ago

Name every Gaelic footballer to win Player of the Year

Name every Gaelic footballer to win Player of the Year

There’s only five minutes on the clock to name them all. We know Dublin are All-Ireland champions but we don’t yet know who has won the Player of the Year award for 2023, and it’s causing some spice debates. The Sunday Game gave it to James McCarthy much to the disapproval of Tomas O Sé, […]

2 years ago

The stats don’t lie as the most underrated player in Gaelic football is revealed

The stats don’t lie as the most underrated player in Gaelic football is revealed

What a season this man had. There’s been a lot of talk about David Clifford, James McCarthy, Stephen Cluxton and rightly so, but one player, regardless of his incredible stats, doesn’t get the same recognition. Shane McGuigan has had the season of his life, spearheading Derry to back to back Ulster titles and a whisker […]

2 years ago

Enda McGinley thought James McCarthy had “crossed the line” in All-Ireland final

Enda McGinley thought James McCarthy had “crossed the line” in All-Ireland final

“He danced over that line.” Former Tyrone star Enda McGinley said on The Sunday Game that James McCarthy had “crossed the line” at times in the All-Ireland final against Kerry. The Dublin captained had made a consistent number of fouls during the match that many had thought should have warranted a sending off. However, David […]

2 years ago

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