Monday 17 March 2014  Croker rout as Kerry go heavy on Mayo
KERRY 1-20 MAYO 2-9 All-Ireland SFC Final THE GAA netted over
?4m in gate receipts at Croke Park yesterday but Kerry
supporters were the only ones who didn't feel short-changed by
one of the most disappointing All-Ireland football finals for
many years.  The stadium was one-third empty by the time
referee, Pat McEnaney blew full time in a game that promised so
much only to deliver a pitiful return in terms of drama and
excitement.  Mayo arrived with genuine hope of ending a 53-year
wait for an All-Ireland title but suffered so many power
failures all over the pitch that Kerry cruised to their 33rd
crown without being asked any hard questions.  They recovered so
quickly and so comfortably from the shock of seeing Mayo wing-
forward Alan Dillon whip home a goal after only five minutes
that they had the game neatly wrapped up by half-time when they
led by eight points, 1-12 to 1-4.  Mayo missed a glorious
opportunity to launch a revival six minutes into