No case for defence as forwards’ job is to score
After the game the boys were allowed a half-hour down town to get some refreshments. Fr Jim and I went for a cup of tea in the Central Hotel. We were joined by a great and wise judge of football, Tralee man Fr Tom Pierce. As we chatted a few students came in and joined the debate. One young lad was telling us about the great football he was playing for his club. He played wing-forward and he described how he ran up and down the field, picked up breaks, linked up with other players, carried the ball toe to hand etc, etc. We listened with interest until he had finished and then Fr. Pierce asked the question, “Tell me, John”, he said, “did you ever score?”.
“I did,” replied the young lad with enthusiasm. “I scored a point against Kenmare once.”
