Fair is fair as Cooney urges respect from players

GAA PRESIDENT Christy Cooney has called on top players to respect one another for the remainder of the championship.

Fair is fair as Cooney urges respect from players
Wed, 27 May, 2009 - 01:00
Jackie Cahill

He also admitted yesterday that referees need to become more consistent in the application of the rules.

Speaking at the launch of TV3’s championship coverage in Thurles, Cooney responded to fresh questioning as the fallout from Sunday’s ugly Ulster SFC quarter-final between Derry and Monaghan continues.

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