AND SO, THE 2023 football championship has concluded on a familiar note.
Dublin are All-Ireland champions again, ending a three-year-wait since their last Sam Maguire triumph. There was some added history on the line as Stephen Cluxton, Michael Fitzsimons and James McCarthy all collected their ninth All-Ireland medal.
Fitzsimons has also received plenty of plaudits for his man-marking efforts on David Clifford as Kerry were narrowly dethroned.
Clifford’s performance has been questioned since the defeat, although his form throughout the year was consistently high.
And with the business end of the season now squared away, the individual accolades are the next item on the agenda. Who is most deserving of the top honour of Footballer of the Year?
Should it go to James McCarthy whose longevity continues to inspire? Or should Stephen Cluxton get the nod after a shock return to the Dublin squad this year? Brian Fenton was imperious again at midfield this year while Clifford had another impressive campaign in 2023.
You can vote for who you think should be Footballer of the Year below, or post your preference in the comment section.
Poll Results:
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I’d never even pretend to be much of a football fan, but when this crisis is over I’ll make a point of going to a couple of games. Might only be 15-20€ for a ticket but multiply that by 500 people and it would be a great help to any LOI club.
@Con Al: That’s about the same cost of three pints in Cork city it’s not a huge amount , few beers before and find a nice beer garden after. Football and beer on a Friday evening what more can you ask for..
@Con Al: not all hero’s wear capes
@Con Al: i used to love going to the Cross when i loved in Cork. Always had a good time.wish locals would support the club more. It’s nothing but a plus for the city to have a successful club going well.
@Con Al: you won’t be disappointed Con. I’ve been bringing my son to rovers home games for the last year and a half. We love spending Friday nights watching good football in a great atmosphere. From epic games against Dundalk and Bohs to sunshine drenched euro games, nothing beats being there as the action unfolds. If only more people knew the joy of watching live football. I’m a lifelong Liverpool fan, but I enjoy going to live games as much as watching Liverpool now. It’s great to support your local team.
They can call it what they like. It will always be referred to as “The Cross”. Or for oldies like myself, The Box.
I’m the meantime maybe it would be an idea to rename the Delaney Stand. Just saying like…
The English Market Turners Cross.
Great club, Irish football needs them, hope they get through these difficult times.
The Double Cross
The Kellogg’s box
Try to get Ford involved nothing better than a load of yanks with roots to Cork owning a football club. Surely Clonakilty Pudding could step in, and get a tax relief from the gov.