Colin Sheridan: Bohs show class, panache and moral courage

The joy of the Palestinian players - not to mention the quality of their play under the emotional circumstances - was transformative in its power.

MORAL COURAGE: Both teams in front of the Mono Stand after Palestine win at Dalymount Park. Pic: ©INPHO/Ben Brady

In a break with routine, let’s have a quick look at the real winners and losers after a crazy week of sport. From a life-affirming night in Dalymount, to never having to hear about Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry's boozy brunch again.

Bohemians Football Club and the Palestinian Women's team - If the FAI could show a morsel of the initiative, organisational ability, and moral courage that Bohs did in setting up and marketing their friendly match with the Palestinian Women's team in Dalymount Park last Wednesday night, Irish football might be in a very different state. At the very least, we might have a manager.