CORK GOALKEEPER ANTHONY Casey has responded to the heavy criticism he has faced on social media since Saturday’s EirGrid All-Ireland U21 Final.
The Rebels conceded five goals in their defeat to Mayo, with Casey coming in for some harsh words after his late error led to Mayo’s fourth with the game still in the balance.
“Made a mistake!” the 20-year-old keeper tweeted on Monday evening.
“I’m human! I go to college, work and do everything that every amateur footballer does!
“Thanks for the support! #alwaysarebel”
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Made a mistake! Im human! I go to college, work and do everything that every amateur footballer does! Thanks for the support! #alwaysarebel
Senior Rebels keeper Ken O’Halloran and Mayo’s Rob Hennelly took to Twitter to offer their support and to praise Casey, who was back in action for CIT in the Cork senior football championship on Monday.
Casey’s teammates also voiced their opinions on Twitter:
Get to know someone before you criticise them. Anthony Casey was always the first person on the training ground! Respect the sacrifices!
'Made a mistake! I'm human!' Cork U21 keeper hits back after All-Ireland final criticism
CORK GOALKEEPER ANTHONY Casey has responded to the heavy criticism he has faced on social media since Saturday’s EirGrid All-Ireland U21 Final.
The Rebels conceded five goals in their defeat to Mayo, with Casey coming in for some harsh words after his late error led to Mayo’s fourth with the game still in the balance.
“Made a mistake!” the 20-year-old keeper tweeted on Monday evening.
“I’m human! I go to college, work and do everything that every amateur footballer does!
“Thanks for the support! #alwaysarebel”
Senior Rebels keeper Ken O’Halloran and Mayo’s Rob Hennelly took to Twitter to offer their support and to praise Casey, who was back in action for CIT in the Cork senior football championship on Monday.
Casey’s teammates also voiced their opinions on Twitter:
You can see the five Mayo goals here, along with Cork’s only reply from full-forward Peter Kelleher:
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