‘Aged like milk on a windowsill in July' – Watch BBC's GAA pundits ALL predict Donegal to beat Kerry
Once again the Aristocrats came alive upon making their return to Croke Park for consecutive
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Mickey Harte famously got the better of Kerry throughout the 2000s
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Dublin legend Philly McMahon was the sole non-Ulster native on the panel
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Captain Gavin White was named Man of the Match after a barnstorming display
The Kingdom truly made a mockery of their supposed vulnerability against Ulster opposition on their way to what must be
Granted, they do now have a record-extending 39 to look back on so perhaps the above statement is an example of being a prisoner of the moment.
But the satisfaction of the players and fans alike must be further bolstered by watching videos such as this one from BBC Sport wherein Mickey Harte, Conor McManus, Philly McMahon and Oisin McConville ALL tipped Donegal to win on Sunday.
In their defence, it's always easy to be wise after the event and the reality is that most experts and supporters viewed it as a virtual coin flip match-up.
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You'd be hard pressed to find anyone who predicted a 10-point margin of victory with the nature of Kerry's dominance being a stunning sight no matter your rooting allegiances.
Nonetheless, social media being social media, plenty of users have referred back to the BBC's X post where their analysts stuck their necks out over who would be lifting Sam Maguire.
Conor quipped: "Aged like milk on a windowsill in July!"
Meanwhile David noted there were a few similarly red faces after the hurling showpiece, adding: "A bit like the hurling so-called experts got it all wrong."
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Lastly, Kieran joked: "Time to split Kerry in half."
The homecoming celebrations down south
Kerry GAA star leads All-Ireland homecoming celebrations from HIS pub in front of huge street parade
Monday's initial homecoming
Paul Geaney owns a pub in the coastal town and summed up the merry occasion they savoured every minute of across the evening.
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The now three-time All-Ireland winner hailed: "We're out in Dingle tonight. A few weeks ago David asked ye all to come out and back and ye did."
As the camera panned over the whole street, the 34-year-old went on to compare it to New Year's Eve such was the turn-out.
He added: "This is unbelievable to be a part of. It's probably the best we've ever seen for Kerry. I'm emotional but we're enjoying every minute of it."
The instance he referenced about talisman
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"I'm not sure they realise the impact they can have on us in Croke Park. When we hear that Kerry crowd behind you it's worth five and six points to you in a game.'
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So it proved as while
That improved connection was evident in further wins against northern opposition.
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