Glowing tributes for Purcell 'the master'

The legendary gaelic footballer Sean Purcell was a humble man who bore his greatness lightly, friends said today.

The legendary gaelic footballer Sean Purcell was a humble man who bore his greatness lightly, friends said today.

The 76-year-old, who died last night, was considered to be one of the greatest footballers of all time by those who saw him play for Galway.

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