Joe Brolly is Marmite – half of you want to smear him all over your toast, while the other half seemingly want to punch him in the face.
The 1993 All-Ireland winner, The Sunday Game pundit, barrister, organ donor and all-around raconteur was the special guest on SportsJOE Live on Wednesday night and he did not disappoint.
Seriously, look at Ronan O’Gara’s face.
An evening with Joe Brolly… That was some entertaining TV #SportsJOElive pic.twitter.com/vkDuqlpmuO
— Mikey Stafford (@me_stafford) July 5, 2017
Bowing at the feet of All Blacks legend Zinzan Brooke, lying off in the sun with Colm O’Rourke, defending Diarmuid Connolly, suicidal Japanese tennis players, his feelings on Pat Spillane and the alleged inconsistency of his punditry… all were up for discussion during a rollicking show.
Seriously, look at his fellow panellist O’Gara’s face… he did not know what to make of the loquacious Derryman.
It goes without saying that Brolly’s performance divided opinion.
Some were loving his heated debate with host Colm Parkinson.
Joe Brolly v Wooly Parkinson is probably the best thing Joe.ie have ever done. Great entertainment on @SportsJOEdotie.
— Kevin Coleman (@kvn_clmn) July 5, 2017
https://twitter.com/DiallJane/status/882713849601957889
Others just cannot warm to the divisive Derryman
Fuck joe Brolly
— Mark Kirwan ⚽️ (@mkirwan83) July 5, 2017
But, love him or hate him, we cannot seem to stop talking about him. As a nation we are divided, with approximately 50 percent thinking Brolly is insufferable and the other 50 considering him a legend in his own lifetime.
Watch the show for yourself and tell us what you think – get in contact via Facebook or Twitter or send us an email at editorial@SportsJOE.ie.
