GAA launch investigation into Quinn’s hand injury
The Clare defender received a blow in an off-the-ball incident late in the game, which resulted in a broken bone in the back of his hand, which is likely to rule him out of next month’s final. Clare spokesman Des Crowe said his board were pleased with this latest development but stressed that the Clare County Board had not sought an investigation into the incident. “Our chairman has said all along that it was up to the appropriate authorities to look into what happened and take the necessary action. We are glad the investigation is coming from the GAC, and happy its being done this way. In fairness to the Waterford player involved and their team management, to Gerry Quinn and the Clare County Board, let it be sorted out one way or another.
“Gerry was either struck off the ball or he wasn’t and let the GAC sort it out once and for all. It’s over and done with as far as we are concerned. While the operation went well, the player and his colleagues are a bit down after what happened. It’s too early to say whether he will be fit for the final or not. He has a lot going for him. He’s a fine healthy young man with good healing powers, but time isn’t on his side.
