Outside the Hawthorns stands a statue to The Bomber. Not the Bavarian one, he of the 72 goals in the 68 internationals, but the Black Country one, whose statistics were pretty impressive too.

One of the country’s most recognisable GAA supporters has called on Association bosses to do more to ease the financial burden on fans.

ONE side with all the titles, proud leaders of the roll of honour, the other without a senior championship to its name.