Experience shows for champions

Last week, as this final drew near, questions exercised the minds of both sets of supporters. Sarsfields’ fans wondered if they could continue the winning pattern established since 2008 of a championship victory every second year, writes Donal O'Grady.

Glen Rovers followers, starved of a win for the past 25 years and with only two final appearances in the interim, hoped that it would be third time lucky.

For conclusions, they looked at the form guide.