Small Loup have big ideas

BY the time the All-Ireland semi-finals roll around in February, there may be no established names left in the AIB Club championship.

Small Loup have big ideas
Tue, 11 Nov, 2003 - 00:00
Mark Gallagher

The fright Birr received in Carlow last weekend was only a precursor of what was to come on Sunday. Crossmaglen, firmly installed with Nemo's absence as All-Ireland champions in waiting, were shocked by Derry champions The Loup.

Quite apart from having the most wonderful name in club football, The Loup illustrated the romance of club competition in Clones.

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