I like the 3rd b+w one, pity though that the wheels are cropped out.
First one might benefit from some sharpening (good action capture though, ie off the ground etc). Did you apply any after scanning ?
The original image pre-scan is quite sharp, you can see the fear in his eyes. In 91′ I got a certificate of merit in the Mazda sports photographer of the year award for that shot, I was quite pleased then. The b&w image has been cropped post-scan, perhaps a bit too severe. I take your point. I must find some of the gaelic picures. How abot this for a laugh. The quality is pretty bad at this stage. This shot was taken in 89′ a dublin minor match. Its called spot the ball.