Éamonn Fitzmaurice: Donegal’s greatest strength can be their biggest weakness

Donegal's zonal defensive setup has worked so far, getting them to an All-Ireland final and winning Ulster. I have long felt it won’t win Sam.
Éamonn Fitzmaurice: Donegal’s greatest strength can be their biggest weakness

Donegal have conceded an average of 19 points per game in the championship (2.5 less than Kerry). Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

THERE'S been some amount written and spoken about the All-Ireland football final.

A common thread running through many discussions, sometimes from people who have never played or managed in one much less won it, that All-Ireland final day is different. It absolutely is, but many of the principles that apply to winning any match also apply on the biggest day. 

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