How quick actions averted a tragedy in Ulster

I was at our club’s pitch last Wednesday night when it emerged that Kevin McCloy had collapsed during a championship match at Owenbeg.

The U12 and U16 teams had just completed their training sessions so a few coaches had gathered in the car park. A club member who had attended the game between Lavey and Magherafelt returned with the terrible news.

In the 11th minute of the match, and with Magherafelt leading by 0-2 to 0-0, the former Derry captain took a free-kick from his defence.