UCC blunder costs them two points

UNIVERSITY College Cork’s off-field woes continue with the news they have been docked two women’s Irish Hockey League points for fielding an ineligible player.

The Irish Hockey Association yesterday confirmed the sanction after the college side fielded a player from outside their named 30-strong squad in the 4-1 away loss to Loreto on February 6. UCC LHC did not appeal the decision.

Last November, UCC were handed a five-point deduction for fielding ineligible players in two Munster league games at the beginning of the season. However, this was reduced to a one-point sanction on appeal.