All-Ireland final TV viewers have same complaint during Kerry v Donegal
While David Clifford's magic was a talking point throughout the first-half, the pitch pattern was something else viewers were taking to social media to have their say on.
Fans had already vented their frustrations with the design ahead of throw-in and some said it affected their viewing experience of the decider.
One wrote: "The lad who's responsibility it was to mow the Croke Park pitch for #allirelandfinal day... What was he thinking with this one lol?"
Someone else said: "Whose idea was the design on Croke Park pitch….messing with my mellow man….but Clifford is superb."
Another person stated: "That tartan Croke Park pitch wouldn't be for me now at all."
One other comment read: "This Croke Park pitch? Down with that sort of thing."
Someone else commented: "The cross pattern on the pitch is ridiculous... Who thought that was a good idea."
"Embarrassing that they have butchered the pitch for one of Ireland's showpiece sporting events. Shame on the GAA! Almost unwatchable," wrote another.
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