Steven Poacher: ‘There’s a lot of negativity because the people doing the analysis are poor’

Steven Poacher’s Ulster accent has been one of the main backing tracks to the movie reel of the moments that mark Carlow’s progression from anonymous extras to strong supporting actors in Gaelic football this last 12 months.

Many have found it to be a discordant one.

The Down man has lambasted the lack of respect afforded to his charges’ efforts from RTÉ and others, rubbished the idea of a ‘B’ Championship, hit back at Joe Brolly over criticisms of his approach, and attacked recent critics of the Leinster county’s minors.