The toughest to win. The toughest to take

“It was the toughest game I’ve ever played,” remarked James McCarthy. As it was the toughest test of Dublin’s champions credentials since they captured the 2015 crown. As it was the toughest defeat this Mayo team will have to process.
The toughest to win. The toughest to take
Mon, 18 Sep, 2017 - 01:00
John Fogarty

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