Roche: I got Barry call wrong in 2005, but so would most referees

Sweating and feeling “absolutely wrecked”, Seamus Roche retired to his changing room under the Cusack Stand after the 2005 All-Ireland semi-final.

Having officiated a bona fide classic between Galway and Kilkenny which produced nine goals, the Tipperary referee was reasonably satisfied with his performance.

But then his mobile phone rang.