Tommy Martin: Government won’t gamble big on a sporting summer

If other countries are enjoying the roar of the crowds while our stands remain silent, the Government can expect more of a bruising than it received for losing out on the Euro 2020

Fans in the stands during the Carabao Cup Final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday. Picture: Adam Davy/PA

As a stick to beat the Government with, Ireland losing the right to host four matches in this summer’s European Championships left only mild bruising.

Even the fact that we were alone among the original 12 host nations to lose out provoked only slight disgruntlement. Those who feel that the authorities are mishandling the Covid crisis have plenty other ammo at their disposal.