Croker chief admits pitch problems

CROKE PARK stadium manager Peter McKenna last night admitted that there were issues surrounding the pitch surface in Croke Park yesterday but insisted that it will not be a problem for next Sunday’s hurling decider between Kilkenny and Tipperary.

The adverse weather conditions affected the play from an early stage in yesterday’s clash between Kerry and Meath, with players on both teams struggling to adapt.

“In the first-half certainly there was slipping that you wouldn’t be entirely happy with, particularly with the penalty,” remarked McKenna.