Missing the finer points leads to major setbacks

We have to get our heads around the amount of space left when 18 players roam around a soccer-sized pitch, says John Riordan.

Measure twice, cut once. No matter how many times I used to hear that carpenter’s maxim repeated by the chief sub-editor when I was back at the sportsdesk, I still to this day have a habit of missing out on the finer points.

Which is a true failing for anyone attempting to make a living out of journalism and a bit of a problem when it comes to managing this tour to Abu Dhabi for the Etihad GAA World Games.