Mind over matter as Flynn relives his ‘touch and go’ week

PAUL FLYNN revealed his late fitness test on the eve of the All-Ireland final involved running after team-mate Declan Lally.

Tue, 20 Sep, 2011 - 01:00

John Fogarty

The Fingallians man had recovered from pulling his hamstring in the semi-final against Donegal only for it to resurface last Saturday week when he attempted to sprint.

However, following a unique fitness test on Saturday, he was passed fit to start, lasting 51 minutes.

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