Defiant Philly McMahon hits back at eye-gouging allegations

Dublin defender Philly McMahon has come out fighting in the face of All-Ireland final eye-gouging accusations, insisting he didn’t do it and stating he doesn’t ‘give a s**t’ what his critics think.

The 28-year-old corner-back fulfilled a lifetime ambition on Sunday by winning an All-Ireland with Dublin as an influential performer who started all seven of their Championship matches.

But his third Sam Maguire success in total was marred by suggestions of indiscipline in both the drawn All-Ireland semi-final tie with Mayo and in Sunday’s three-point final win over Kerry.