Tony Scullion brings old school attitude to Antrim

In an era where GAA players are expected to live like professionals and have the diet of elite athletes, Tony Scullion’s attitude is a throwback to a forgotten time.

The joker in Antrim’s pack is convinced football has become “far too serious” and he wouldn’t be upsetting his Saturday night feeding pattern because tomorrow happens to be an Ulster championship assignment.

“Oh aye, the Chinese! That’s a cert,” promised the 32-year-old defender ahead of tomorrow’s SFC first-round tie with Fermanagh. “I’ll have dessert after it as well. It could be apple crumble or honeycomb ice-cream, it depends.”