Judy Murray knows talent when she sees it.
She raised and trained the world’s number one tennis player. Both of her sons are grand slam champions against all the history and odds of coming from Britain.
She appreciates a good sportsperson performing at the highest level so she’s not out of place at Dublin’s Croke Park stadium.
Fab display of mini gaelic football (mixed teams) between Cavan + Tyrone at Croke Park. A gr8 sport for kids. pic.twitter.com/XZIclQChX0
— judy murray (@JudyMurray) April 24, 2016
During last year’s national league final, the Scotswoman sat at headquarters to watch Dublin waltz to a fourth title in succession and she was taken aback by the atmosphere, the athleticism, and the commitment.
82k crowd at Croke Park for All Ireland gaelic football league final Dublin V Kerry. All amateurs. Huge skill level. Gr8 family day out.
— judy murray (@JudyMurray) April 24, 2016
She was also taken aback by Kerry footballer Colm Cooper.
An alien from Mars could crash land on earth and know there is something special about the legend, nicknamed ‘Gooch’, after watching just 35 minutes of football and, despite the Kingdom going down in the decider that day, Judy Murray was able to pick out the greatest player of all time from a bunch of 40 footballers.
Dear Colm Cooper.
You were my man of the match.
Wizard. #GAA— judy murray (@JudyMurray) April 24, 2016
The two arch enemies – Kerry and Dublin, not Judy and Gooch – will meet again this week in the league final but there will be no Colm Cooper.
The eight-time All-Star has hung up his inter-county boots and his retirement has caused a sea of well-wishes and tributes from some of the best ever in their own sports – like Henry Shefflin and Ronan O’Gara.
But amidst all the farewells and thank yous, there was one person missing. Judy Murray hadn’t given her tuppence worth but she soon rectified that with an absolutely brilliant tweet.
Superstar. One of the most skilful, versatile athletes I ever saw. And a redhead. Perfect.
— judy murray (@JudyMurray) April 4, 2017
She gets it.
You only need to watch Colm Cooper once to appreciate him forever.
