Derry v Mayo – Eamonn Sweeney: Mayo are the biggest victims of the most ludicrous structure in world sport

Mayo players Jordan Flynn (right) and Jack Carney after the loss on penalties against Derry. Photo: Sportsfile

Mayo are the ultimate victims of the stupidest championship system in world sport. Their elimination on Saturday night was the greatest Gaelic football injustice since Joe Sheridan’s winner for Meath against Louth in 2010.

Kevin McStay’s team were knocked out after losing just one match, by one point, after a miracle injury-time free from Galway keeper Connor Gleeson in the Connacht final.