GAA won’t drag heels on boot logo controversy

GAA chiefs have warned they will not delay investigations into the controversial deal which saw Cork hurlers Kieran Murphy and Niall McCarthy wearing boots with the Corona beer logo in Sunday’s All-Ireland SHC quarter-final.

Their participation in the semi-final against Clare remains in some doubt as Croke Park's Central Disciplinary Committee (CDC) threatens to get tough on such 'ambush marketing'. However, players representatives expressed confidence last night that the duo will escape a ban.

However, the CDC is likely to recommend some course of action to Croke Park's management committee that will reflect growing anger at the tactics employed by Corona.