Why Aidan O’Shea’s new role as an impact sub could prove pivotal in championship
Starters and finishers. For the last decade, Aidan O’Shea has always been one of the first names on the team sheet. His versatility, power, reading of the game and leadership qualities made him such an asset to the team. His longevity and availability is another quality that doesn’t get the credit it deserves. He’s pretty […]
4 years ago
“Footballers aren’t designed to be power lifters. It’s horses for courses” – Not about size for McLoughlin
He’s asked not to take offence, he says he takes it as a compliment. As inter-county players go, Kevin McLoughlin is skinny and in an interview leading up to Knockmore’s Connacht final against Padraig Pearses, that’s what he’s asked about. Good job there are no hang-ups. There could be because no matter where you look, […]
4 years ago
I went around Mayo in a Tyrone jersey asking locals to get a picture with a Red Hand flag
It went surprisingly well. I have never felt more like a celebrity in my life, than last weekend when I was walking through Westport in County Mayo, with my Tyrone top on the same flag proudly flying behind me. Cars beeped as they drove by, people murmured as they walked past, heads turned with double […]
4 years ago
Watch: Kevin McLoughlin scores incredible solo goal
It seemed like one of those days for Mayo. Lee Keegan and Andy Moran both taken off before half-time. A bunch of wides that maybe should have gone over. Aramgh taking the game to them and showing no fear with Rian O’Neill giving them all sorts of problems defensively. However, Mayo managed to weather the […]
7 years ago
Kevin McLoughlin’s idea of a professional footballer sounds pretty good to us
That would be the life
9 years ago
According to the stats, Kevin McLoughlin is a better sweeper than Cian O’Sullivan
Make of these what you will
10 years ago