Croker set to abandon pitch presentation

GAA officials are still considering the possibility of making a pitch presentation to a victorious All-Ireland winning captain at Croke Park on Sunday but, if they do, it will be an Armagh or Mayo man receiving the cup.

It emerged yesterday that the senior captain will, as expected, be asked to climb the steps of the Hogan Stand but his minor colleague may accept the Tom Markham cup from the playing surface.

The association is set to release a statement on the matter today but the pitch invasion that took place in the wake of the hurling decider two weekends ago has aborted plans to attempt a repeat for the main game – for now.