Attack on Spillane was shameful but hardly surprising

Walking away from Croke Park on a road heaving with Donegal supporters, Kerry legend Pat Spillane suddenly found himself in a hostile situation.

Attack on Spillane was shameful but hardly surprising

Swiftly surrounded by a mob who clearly didn’t concur with Pat’s considered assessments of their football team, the nine-time All Star received a “couple of belts” to the stomach.

Naturally, and rightly, the assault has been roundly condemned and there has been an apology from the Donegal County Board.

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