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Brian Gavin: It sickens me. Where is the respect for referees? 

It’s been a progressive year for the men in black. No matter what the fools on the Hill think.
Brian Gavin: It sickens me. Where is the respect for referees? 

BOO TARGET: Kerry’s David Clifford and Dublin’s James McCarthy with referee David Gough at the coin toss. Pic: ©INPHO/James Crombie

Winning with dignity goes a long way in the GAA but Dublin supporters fell far short of that yesterday.

Booing like they did David Gough at the final whistle was simply disgusting. I know it’s not the first time they have done it this year – Liam Devenney was heckled during the acceptance speech in April’s Division 2 final win over Derry – and it leaves a real sour taste after a deserving win by their great team.

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