Turbulence a given in flight of their lives, but Dublin have Gavin in the cockpit

If you stepped aboard a flight today, and you heard Jim Gavin introduce himself as the captain from the cockpit, you would feel immediately reassured. You’d feel safe, not even knowing he’s an actual pilot. It’s a vibe, a gut feeling. You’d think, “It’s Jim Gavin. He has prepared. He has done his pre-checks. He has briefed his crew. He spoke to the passengers and gave absolutely nothing away.”

You could then sit back and spend the next half-hour looking for where the stupid headphone connection is, just like everybody else. The same could not be said of all inter-county managers: Davy Fitz? Expect turbulence, and an incursion or two into economy class mid-flight, before an unforgettable landing. Kieran McGeeney?