Joe Brolly: The passion is gone leaving us with a Sunday shame that has become a national embarrassment
Roscommon's Ciaráin Murtagh in action against Galway in their Connacht SFC semi-final at Dr Hyde Park. Photo: Seb Daly/Sportsfile — © SPORTSFILE
Joe Brolly
The myth is that Gaelic football analysis is now more in-depth than it has ever been. The truth is that it has never been more empty. False politeness. Q&As off the shelf, with everyone saying the same things. Cliches instead of thoughts. Bland statements of the obvious.
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