Brian Gavin: Ref must contribute to spectacle on Sunday — no-one wants a free-taking shoot-out 

My timekeeping in the 2013 All-Ireland against Clare has been a talking point in Cork down through the years but I was completely happy with how I handled it.

IN THE MIDDLE: Cork goalkeeper Anthony Nash appeals to referee Brian Gavin after his free was saved in the 2013 drawn final. Pic: Brian Lawless / SPORTSFILE

It’s natural for Cork supporters and most neutrals to wish for Patrick Horgan to end his wait for an All-Ireland medal on Sunday.

Eleven years ago, he was a few seconds away from it. I obviously know because I was referee for the 2013 drawn final with Clare. Not only that, it was Horgan who sent over a neat score to put Cork a point up in the first minute of additional time.