A man in total harmony with the ball

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A man in total harmony with the ball

THERE is a saying in the Gaeltacht, “an té is ciúine, is é is buaine” that roughly translates as ‘he who is silent is stronger or, perhaps, ‘the quiet ones last longer’. Those words came to mind these last few days when reflecting on the amazing career of Tomás Ó Sé, whose staying power and longevity was just one indication of his worth.

Quite simply, Tomás was a remarkable footballer.

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