"'Moment of madness' in semi-final against Kerry FC could have cost Shamrock Rovers striker big family memory in today's Aviva Stadium decider What might have been lost. That was the thought that occupied Graham Burke's mind in the days that followed Shamrock Rovers' hammering of Kerry FC in last month's FAI Cup semi-final. The Dubliner had just helped the Hoops to a first decider since 2020 as their eyes turned towards securing the point they needed to clinch a fifth title in six years."
"That was the thought that occupied Graham Burke's mind in the days that followed Shamrock Rovers' hammering of Kerry FC in last month's FAI Cup semi-final. The Dubliner had just helped the Hoops to a first decider since 2020 as their eyes turned towards securing the point they needed to clinch a fifth title in six years. There was European business looming around the corner too, but Burke found himself struggling to shake off that gut feeling for several days."
A 'moment of madness' in the semi-final against Kerry FC left Graham Burke fearing he could lose a major family memory at the Aviva Stadium decider. Burke had helped Shamrock Rovers reach their first final since 2020 while the team targeted the point needed to secure a fifth league title in six years. European fixtures were also imminent. Despite on-field success and important club objectives, Burke experienced a persistent gut feeling and struggled to shake off concern for several days after the semi-final incident.
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