NY GAA: Senior Football final preview: Down v Cork

County Final predictions

Donie O’Sullivan (Cork): Former senior football chair and long time footballer, mentor and officer. “Cork, they have a good enough team this year, they have too many weapons.”

Richie Annett (Down): Former New York player, mentor with Down nephews on panel. “Really looking forward to our second final in a row. We have the talent this year and will take the title.”

Larry McCarthy, New York chairman: Cork native. “No predictions from me, but I am looking forward to a tremendous game and wish both sides the best next Sunday. It promises to be a great day for the New York GAA.”

John Riordan (Kerry): Former New York chair and long time officer and mentor. “Cork are peaking at the right time, but I feel the Down forwards are better which will help them get the win.”

Seamus Dooley (Monaghan): Former chair, long time officer, selector New York, Monaghan mentor, player. “Cork will take it by three points. They have a stronger panel and very good forwards.”

Sonny Kenna (Roscommon): Former New York player, referee and mentor. “Cork. They have the stronger team and have more talented footballers.”

John McGinley (Galway): Tyrone and Offaly and former New York goalkeeper. “Cork by five points. They are fitter and have a deeper panel which will be very important.”

John Kelly (Galway): Former New York hurling chairman, New York officer, Galway player/mentor/manager. “Cork 1-10 to 0-11. Better all-round team.”

Denis Twomey (Rangers): Manager of winning junior side 2009, selector New York under-21, New York officer. “Cork, by three points.”

Bernie Aherne (Cork): Former New York player, member of glorious 1969 side. “Cork. A faster team with a deeper bench.”

Frankie Dwyer (Leitrim): Former Leitrim player, manager, mentor, New York business owner. “Cork. Stronger team, quality players but it promises to be a great final. A very exciting year in football.”

 

 

 

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