Lee Keegan

Gaelic football analyst

"The main takeaway is that every team is flawed"

Kerry are struggling but Dubs seem bored

As the round robin has progressed, it has felt like we're stuck in a holding pattern, where teams are merely jockeying for position, writes Lee Keegan.

Football • 08 Jun 23

"If you're at the helm for eight or nine years, and you've won nothing, people are going to start asking questions"

Plenty at stake for rivals in Omagh pressure cooker

It has been a slow burn so far but the championship should ratchet up in intensity this week, with Tyrone and Armagh colliding in a game that both could seriously do with winning

Football • 01 Jun 23

'It's clear that Mayo used the six-week layoff really well, looking at both their skills and energy levels'

But for Clifford, it could have got ugly for Kerry

After months of cagey football, we might now be seeing individual forward quality reassert itself

Football • 25 May 23

'Derry's superior game management at key moments made the difference'

Crackers on paper but shadowboxing may yet prevail

Due to all the built-in lifelines and the complications of the new structure, I don't sense the same buzz around the place for championship, writes Lee Keegan

Football • 18 May 23

Kerry impressing most among All-Ireland contenders

Kerry and Galway both won at a canter at the weekend but Lee Keegan was especially impressed by the former's clinical edge in the Munster decider

Football • 11 May 23

'In reality, the fact that three teams survive the group phase negates the notion of a Group of Death'

Draw provides intrigue but safety net needs to go

The All-Ireland championship format is a step forward on previous years but tweaks still needed - especially concerning the needless preliminary quarter-final games, writes Lee Keegan

Football • 04 May 23

'Last weekend was another grim one for Meath football'

Royal woes and Man of the Match sagas

Needless to say, it's been a tense few days in the west since Man of the Match gate, writes Lee Keegan.

Football • 27 Apr 23

'Would you fear getting Donegal in the group stage? In reality, no'

Assassin Kelly can ignite Galway, Donegal at low ebb

Last weekend's game in Omagh was a timely reminder Gaelic football can be captivating to watch ahead of a stacked programme of games

Football • 20 Apr 23

'Roscommon came with an intensity and an insane work ethic that Mayo couldn't match'

Heavy legged Mayo could benefit from long break

The opening weekend of the Connacht championship gave us two major results, although you couldn't call either of them shocks, writes Lee Keegan.

Football • 13 Apr 23

"From the start to finish, it was an absolute s***show"

Recalling Ruislip nightmare ahead of Connacht opening

Ahead of the first championship weekend of 2023, Lee Keegan recalls the great Ruislip fright of 2011 and offers his thoughts on Mayo's motivations for Connacht.

Football • 06 Apr 23