The appliance of science which puts coaches in the picture

The day before the 1982 All-Ireland final, Armagh corner-back Joe Murphy, fresh from a semi-final loss to Kerry, was interviewed by the IrishIndependent about the team going for five in a row.

Offering advice to Offaly for the decider, Murphy explained: “In just a 10-minute period (after half-time) Kerry up gear and if Offaly could hold them during that period, they would really have a chance of doing well. The difference between the two sides I feel is the Kerry forward line. They are so hard to stop.”