'He was ahead of his time' - Forever linked, Kerry great Mikey Sheehy hails Paddy Cullen's legacy

The imposing netminder changed the game and was a key part of Dublin's All-Ireland successes, his former opponent says.

RESPECT: Former Dublin goalkeeper Paddy Cullen who has passed away, and Kerry legend, Mikey Sheehy pictured at Croke Park in 2019. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Mikey Sheehy has hailed the late Paddy Cullen as a goalkeeper ahead of his time.

The pair of greats will be forever linked after the Kerry forward’s opportunist goal from a free against the Dublin goalkeeper in the 1978 All-Ireland final.