Name:

CJ McGourty

Teams played for:

Naomh Gall, Ardboe, Antrim and Tyrone.

Current involvement:

Ardboe seniors and Ardboe u-15 coach.

Which club game, that you played in, will you never forget and why?

All-Ireland Club final 2010. We reached a target that we talked about. Doing that with family and friends was sweet

Which club game, that you watched, will you never forget and why?

Dr Croke’s winning the All-Ireland Club. Their story was very similar to St Gall’s.

Which county game, that you played in, will you never forget and why?

Tyrone’s Nickey Rackard final 2022. A brilliant team performance in Croke Park. I knew that was my last game.

Which county game, that you watched, will you never forget and why?

Kerry giving Dublin a hiding on Bank Holiday Monday in Croke Park in 2009.

What was the funniest thing you ever saw in a game?

Ulster Club final 2005 against Bellaghy. Boy from the club ran down the side of the pitch with no top on and jeans falling down quickly. Club Treasurer was not too pleased.

What was the strangest thing you ever saw in a game?

A few comments by Anto Healy. Not able to put down on ink or type out!

What was the most memorable performance from a player in a game that you watched?

Michael Forbe’s u-16 Ardboe county final few years back. A masterclass.

What was the most memorable performance from a player in a game that you played?

Sean Kelly and Kevin McGourty had a few each to be honest. Sean was an outstanding player.

What did you love about the games you played in?

Always loved the big days, the big crowds and the brilliant atmosphere.

What did you hate about the games you played in?

League games with nothing to play for.