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HomeJohn HughesPage 5

Opening Shot – Not all clubs can give

March 29, 2016

Some clubs are still feeling the bite of recession, so should we be asking them for more money?

Category: Donegal, Donegal Club, Extra Time, News


Opening Shot – Donegal have nothing to apologize for

March 15, 2016

The battles that erupted in the Donegal Kerry match were entirely predictable for those who understand their charged rivals.

Category: Counties, Donegal, News


Opening shot – Congress let clubs down

March 8, 2016

The club season could have been extended, but instead the men at congress just maintained the status quo

Category: Extra Time, News


Opening shot – Children should want to compete

March 5, 2016

The fashion of appealing for no competitive games for underage players will be short lived, according to John Hughes.

Category: Extra Time, News


Opening shot – ‘Northern football’ isn’t only played in the north

February 16, 2016

John Hughes points out that pundits and managers are narrow minded if they think puke football is only practiced in Ulster.

Category: Columnists, Extra Time, News


Opening shot – Get serious about concussion

February 9, 2016

The consequences of not treating concussion properly are frightening.

Category: Extra Time, News


Opening Shot – Why GAA is the only true sport

February 2, 2016

Professional sports, poisoned by money, cannot have the passion that amateurism brings.

Category: News


Opening shot – Tyrone are still ruthless

January 27, 2016

Some pundits believe that despite reaching the final, Tyrone have been poor this year. But John Hughes believes that the Red Hands are still a ruthless, winning machine.

Category: Extra Time, News, Tyrone


Opening shot – professionalism edges closer

January 19, 2016

The GAA must be careful about promoting individuals ahead of the team.

Category: Extra Time, News


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