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John Fogarty: GAA wasn’t and isn't ready for clock/hooter

The innovation is a deep source of frustration for TV producers.
John Fogarty: GAA wasn’t and isn't ready for clock/hooter

Kerry's Tomás Kennedy celebrates his buzzer beater point against Roscommon with David Clifford. Pic: ©INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

The TV producers told us. Some of the counties told us. The Central Competitions Control Committee (CCCC) told us. The clock/hooter was not worth the trouble.

The opening weekend of the National Football League and it has raised its ugly head again. Just like it did in Mullingar last March when Westmeath cried foul as a late Meath goal “beat” the buzzer.

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