Sports Failures

Sir, - Sports commentators have found various reasons for Cavan's defeat at the hands of Donegal in the Ulster Football Championship…

Sir, - Sports commentators have found various reasons for Cavan's defeat at the hands of Donegal in the Ulster Football Championship.

They have all missed the point. Relying on your report of the match (June 22nd), I find two reasons for Cavan's failure. In the first place, according to your report, "Cavan carried the mantel of champions." Now, carrying a mantel at any time is a demanding task, but try doing so while attempting to play football and you are doomed from the start. Secondly - again according to your report - "Donegal were privy to an abundance of possession." The mind boggles!! - Yours, etc., Hubert J. Duffy,

Letterkenny,

Co Donegal.