Éamonn Fitzmaurice: Croke Park a lonely place when things go pear-shaped

Corofin were outstanding in Croke Park yesterday, delivering an All-Ireland club final masterclass and deserving all of the plaudits that will come their way.

They go at most things right and won all the key battles against Dr Crokes. They were better in every facet of the game. They are, in equal measure, exciting and hard-working. They are physical, have a great spirit and are selfless, always giving it to the player in the best position. They are clearly extremely well-coached and for the second year in a row, on the biggest day, they showed us all what football played at its best looks like.