Colin Sheridan: Injury scare makes us appreciate Aidan O’Shea all the more

Loved, hated, feared and respected, that such diverse opinions exist about the player 12 years after he made his debut is testament to the incredible career he’s had

Aidan O’Shea: Can swat away markers and score for fun at times.

There’s a classic Gary Larson cartoon from The Far Side comic series that depicts two deer standing in a forest, shooting the breeze.

One deer has a target painted on to his chest. The other says to him “Bummer of a birthmark, Hal”.