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Forde to appeal 12 week ban

WEXFORD’S Mattie Forde is to appeal a three-month suspension imposed on him by the Central Disciplinary Committee on Friday.

Mon, 17 Jul, 2006 - 01:00

Colm O’Connor

The former GPA Player of the Year was punished for stepping on the head of Offaly’s Shane Sullivan in the Leinster SFC semi-final three weeks ago.

Wexford secretary Mick Kinsella said the board supports the player.

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