Offaly's Jack McEvoy is tackled by London's Liam Gallagher when the sides met in last year's Tailteann Cup. At the other end of the scale is Offaly’s home game against London in Tullamore tomorrow (Saturday) at 1pm. If one contestant on the show was asked to market this, no doubt they would mentally resign on the spot, having been handed a fixture that would be a hard sell to an ardent football fan that lives ten minutes’ walk from Glenisk O’Connor Park. From Declan Kelly’s point of view, London are the worst possible opponents. For supporters, there is no possibility of an atmosphere, no natural rivalry, and the nine-point win in last year’s corresponding game will breed complacency.

Source: Irish Independent May 10, 2024 16:36 UTC