The GAA wants us to respect referees, but even the best managers try to influence officials.
Opening shot – The GAA has held true the 1916 ideals
April 5, 2016
Partition left the six counties high and dry, but the GAA has never recognised the British-made border.
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?
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.
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.
Opening Shot – Referees have a lot to answer for
February 23, 2016
Crossmaglen’s defeat to Castlebar had much to do with the referee’s decisions during the game according to John Hughes.
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.
Opening shot – Get serious about concussion
February 9, 2016
The consequences of not treating concussion properly are frightening.
Opening Shot – Why GAA is the only true sport
February 2, 2016
Professional sports, poisoned by money, cannot have the passion that amateurism brings.
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.