Will midfield decide the All-Ireland final?

IT’S apt, given we are in the middle of Listowel Race week, to draw an analogy between football and the sport of kings when discussing the possible midfield combinations for Sunday’s All-Ireland final.

On many occasions over the years at the Kerry venue I have lamented losing my stake on a ‘come-from-behind performer’ and there were the few rare occasions I have collected following a well judged ride from a top jockey.

In the case of both the Cork and Down management teams, they are fortunate to have a plentiful supply of good midfield talent to select from. But the question is who will finish the stronger.