Cooney says Cavan may face winter ban penalty

GAA President Christy Cooney has issued a stern warning that Cavan will be punished in full accordance with regulations if Croke Park can prove they have broken the winter training ban.

Cooney yesterday spelt it out to Cavan that should their explanation for Sunday’s senior football panel training game in Breffni Park’s all-weather pitch be deemed unacceptable, they will face the relevant punishment which would see them lose a percentage of their gate receipts for their home games in the National League.

And the president insisted the GAA won’t be afraid of any accusations of scapegoating Cavan if they are compelled to hand down a penalty.