Not even in his wildest dreams could Willie Gillespie envisage captaining Naomh Colmcille to Ulster glory.
But last night at Celtic Park, Gillespie – with what felt like his entire parish before him on the pitch – was hoisting the silverware into the air.
A 1-9 to 0-6 win over Belnaleck saw this Naomh Colmcille tear up the script.
“I never thought I’d see the day,” Gillespie – who kicked a couple of wonderful scores over the hour – said.
“All we wanted was a good League run and we’re here on a November night with the Ulster Championship.
“We got all the boys together, nailed down, and we’re reaping the rewards.”
Listen to the full interview below …
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