Banned Mullane contemplated quitting hurling

WATERFORD hurler John Mullane considered quitting the sport and emigrating following a controversial incident in which an opponent was seriously injured.

Mullane was suspended for three months following the U21 challenge match between De La Salle and Mullinavat in which a Mullinavat player lost a testicle. In the wake of that incident, Mullane claims he has suffered verbal abuse from members of the public and was forced to take a stress break from work.

“I remember the incident clearly, I’ve had to recall it so many times at this stage,” the Munster SHC medallist told the Waterford News and Star.