Green and bold John Egan believes in Ireland future

Call it ‘John Egan — The Sequel’. The week before last, we were talking to him at Sheffield United’s training ground and, considering his bloodlines, it was no surprise that much of the conversation revolved around the upcoming All-Ireland final.

The world hardly needs reminding that the defender is the son of the late and legendary John Egan. Cork-born but, thanks to his father, steeped in Kerry football, Egan Jnr was looking forward to attending the clash between the Kingdom and The Dubs, and was even contemplating whether to don the green and gold for the big occasion.