This week’s Kick up the Noel goes to Leitrim manager Dessie Dolan.

I’m sure you read Dessie’s outrageous comments about Nickey Brennan. He took Nickey to task in most unparliamentary language over the decision to deprive Division Four teams of a second shot in the front door.

It caused a furore in Leitrim, where the county board disassociated themselves from Dessie’s remarks. You couldn’t stand over his comments.

But, still, the reason we give Dessie this week’s Kick up the Noel is because he withdrew his remarks later in the week.
You never back down, Dessie, even when you’re wrong. Particularly when you’re wrong, in fact. A Kick up the Noel on its way to Leitrim.

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