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Francie Bellew in his only ever sit-down interview. Nothing off-limits

May 18, 20231 hr 1 min
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We don't know how exactly it happened- but it has.

Armagh legend Francie Bellew agreed to sit down and take part in his first and only sit-down interview. In a wide ranging conversation we dig into being shy, how he was bundled into a car and brought to Armagh training and his memories of playing in Orange. He's not a fan of modern day football, he hasn't been back at Clones since he retired but his kids are opening the lid on football again. He reveals his toughest ever opponent, battles with Tyrone and how he was tricked!

It's not all memories and smiles. The controversial Mickey Linden challenge is debated. Mayobridge played Crossmaglen in the Ulster club final in 2014 and Linden lost two front teeth. He was removed from the field after 14 minutes. Francie reveals they've never talked since. Maybe they will?

Francie explains his cult status and although he struggles to understand it- he is aware it’s a thing in GAA circles. Quick, witty and surprisingly frank. It’s the GAA Social with All-Ireland winner Francie Bellew

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