Person: John Gough

Former official Gough says current ref standards are best ever

RESPECT is what the GAA President Nickey Brennan is demanding of players and team mentors at all levels for referees, but, the buzzword from the match officials is consistency.

Thu, 16 Nov, 2006

Hayward steps down at Wolves

Wolves chairman Rick Hayward has stepped down from his position citing increased business commitments.

Mon, 31 Jul, 2006

Managers must play by rules, says Gough

A TOP Ulster GAA official has called on managers and teams to take their share of responsibility for the red mist that has blighted many of this summer’s provincial football games.

Wed, 22 Jun, 2005

‘We’re losing refs left, right and centre’

THE GAA is facing a serious refereeing shortage because of the abuse directed at officials in recent weeks by prominent figures in the Association, ex-referee John Gough warned yesterday.

Wed, 21 Jul, 2004

Whistle blown on famous men in the middle

MOST of the top GAA inter-county referees have encountered a defining stage in their careers, where they either learned from the experience and availed of the opportunity to re-establish their reputations or slipped quietly into obscurity.

Thu, 14 Nov, 2002