O’Rourke: Iconic goal wouldn’t happen now

It’s arguably the most iconic goal in Gaelic football history, certainly Meath’s, but Colm O’Rourke insists Kevin Foley would never have scored his four-in-a-row goal of 1991 in the modern game.

O’Rourke: Iconic goal wouldn’t happen now

O’Rourke was centrally involved in the snaking passage of play at Croke Park 22 years ago which led to Foley breaking Dublin hearts with a crucial goal. The strike came close to the end of four epic Leinster championship clashes between the sides and drew the teams level.

Moments later, David Beggy shot the winning point to knock Dublin out.

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