James Horan: Stephen Cluxton ‘is a shoo-in’ for an All-Star

ALL-STAR: Dublin fans with Stephen Cluxton and the Sam Maguire cup at the Boars Head pub on Capel Street. Pic: Gareth Chaney/Collins Photos

The remarkable comeback finished with a historic ninth All-Ireland medal. On Sunday Stephen Cluxton showed why is one of the most influential footballers in history as Dublin secured the Sam Maguire Cup for the 31st time.

Speaking on the Irish Examiner Gaelic football podcast, former Mayo footballer and manager James Horan pointed to Dublin’s number one as a contender for Man of the Match. The 41-year-old retained all of his kickouts and kicked two points, one from a free and another from a 45.