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5 talking points after Dublin outlasted Mayo to continue their dominance of the All-Ireland SFC. Kevin O Brien By Kevin O Brien Saturday 19 Dec 2020, 8:55 PM Dec 19th 2020, 8:55 PM 10,199 Views 18 Comments
The Dublin team celebrate with the Sam Maguire.
Image: Ryan Byrne/INPHO
Image: Ryan Byrne/INPHO
1. Impact of Dublin’s bench
IN THE 50TH minutes, Mayo had hauled themselves back to level terms after a Cillian O’Connor free. Shortly after, Dessie Farrell sprang Paul Mannion off the bench, joining fellow substitute Brian Howard on the field and the pair of former All-Stars played a decisive role in Dublin’s dominant final quarter.
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Paul Caffrey (C) joins in the celebrations in 2011 after Dublin s All-Ireland success
Former Dublin manager Paul Pillar Caffrey has hailed the staggering run of success the Sky Blues have enjoyed since 2011 but expects Mayo to ask questions no one else has to date when they meet in Saturday evening s All-Ireland SFC final.
Caffrey was at the helm when the Dubs were beaten by Mayo in a brilliant semi-final back in 2006. At that time Dublin struggled badly to deliver when the summer reached boiling point but since 2011, when Pat Gilroy led them to a first Sam Maguire since 1995, the floodgates have opened.
First senior silverware for Scott
LAST week’s County Antrim Shield Final was one of contrasting fortunes for two local footballers.
For last season’s Irish Cup match-winner, Robbie McDaid it was a night of bitter disappointment as his team Glentoran were defeated 4-3 on penalties by Larne.
In stark contrast it was a night to remember for a resurgent Larne as they ended a 33-year drought to clinch their first major silverware.
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It was also a first senior trophy for Castlederg lad Andrew Scott who came on as a 68th minute substitute for Lee Lynch in the gripping showpiece decider. In the end it was Larne who held their nerve in a dramatic shootout and Scott agreed that it felt like a seismic moment for the Inver Park men.
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