Neil Francis writes inThe Irish Independent about his concerns over the long-term effects of the brutality of the sport.
"Last Monday, we learned through various forms of the media that Paul Darbyshire 'had lost his battle' with Motor Neuron Disease (MND). The use of the word 'battle' evokes the notion that there was some form of contest going on. There would indeed be winners and losers as there are in every contest but these are pre-determined.
There are no betting arena barkers shouting out the book in these cases -- there are no odds when it comes to this ghastly disease. It is galling too when a popular and productive member of society is taken, particularly when they leave with their life contribution unfulfilled. I wish him well in his next life."
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