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Opening shot – The GAA, an antidote to the cruel world

November 25, 2016

John Hughes says we should be grateful for the GAA during these harsh times.

Category: Columnists, Extra Time, News


Opening shot – Playing new teams is better

November 20, 2016

John Hughes says that the footballer is better when team don’t know each other.

Category: Columnists, Extra Time, News


Opening shot – Why we suffer the pain of defeat

November 4, 2016

John Hughes experienced the crushing blow of defeat, which left him in a philosophical mood.

Category: Columnists, Extra Time, News


Opening shot – Saving the club season is possible

October 21, 2016

John Hughes emphasises that the best way to help club players is to curtail the inter county season.

Category: Columnists, Extra Time, News


Opening shot – Where it all started for Crossmaglen

October 14, 2016

John Hughes has massive respect for Crossmaglen’s achievements.

Category: Armagh, Armagh Club, Counties, Extra Time, News


John Hughes – GAA must simplify the tackle

October 7, 2016

John Hughes says that the black card is no longer useful.

Category: Extra Time, News


Opening Shot – The GAA is our identity

September 15, 2016

John Hughes suggests that the GAA shouldn’t be used as a vehicle for protest because it is a unifying force.

Category: Camogie, Extra Time, News


Opening shot – Ulster hurling’s real problem

September 9, 2016

John Hughes has hit on a reason why Ulster hurlers are at a disadvantage against southern sides.

Category: Columnists, News


Opening shot – Where’s the help for the club players?

August 1, 2016

John Hughes says there are mor pressing matters for the GAA than supporting the GPA.

Category: Counties, Extra Time, News


Opening Shot – Diving is the antithesis of the GAA

July 19, 2016

John Hughes laments the death of proper GAA values.

Category: Columnists, Counties, Fermanagh, News


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