Some of the Kerry and Derry players featuring in the All-Ireland semi-final share a history that goes way back.
SOME OF THE Kerry and Derry players who will be appearing in Croke Park on Sunday have a shared history that goes way back. Further back than you might believe.
But they surely had no inclination of just how many times they would cross paths with each other. Not that they’ll say much about it on Sunday. Unlikely that there’ll even be a nod of recognition should a Conor Glass meet the eyes of a David Clifford somewhere on the pitch during the warm-up. Maybe someone will give it a mention when the fighting is over, and palms touch palms to mark the end of another chapter in a peculiar rivalry.
The Kerry school seized control of the tie in the second half though, as Roibeard Ó Sé scored goal a minute after the restart. Tom Ó Suilleabain — another core member of the current cast of seniors who will feature on Sunday — switched from corner-back to corner-forward which also contributed to the shift in momentum.
Downey and Glass combined on the Derry half-forward line, scoring two points between them. Shane McGuigan was in at corner-forward and finished with two points but was also dismissed with a black card. His performance received viral video social media treatment, such was the extent of his impact. It wouldn’t be the first time we would be scrolling to the retweet button where this player is concerned. Both of his goals arrived late in the game to see the Sem win with a flourish. His second net-hitter is the one you’re most likely to find online; a fine demonstration of fielding and patient forward play to riffle a shot into the top corner.
Graham O’Sullivan lined out at corner-back for Kerry that day. Seanie Shea was back at 11 to captain the side, with Dara Moynihan slotting in beside him as a wing forward. David Clifford slotted into the inside forward line. Mike Breen was at midfield. Ryan Byrne / INPHO David Clifford after scoring a goal in the 2017 All-Ireland minor final. Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO
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