Shields puts up defence for ‘unlucky’ Cadogan

CORK defender Michael Shields is hopeful GAA disciplinary chiefs will review Maurice Condon’s dismissal of Eoin Cadogan in Sunday’s Division 1 league tie in Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Cadogan saw red for an altercation with Armagh forward Steven McDonnell in the second-half and is set to miss the league final against Dublin in Croke Park on April 24.

Shields said: “I saw it and Eoin was very unlucky. Unfortunately the referee saw differently. He was bursting out with the ball and I think it was just a reaction to release his grip. He didn’t hurt him or catch him high. I think he’s a bit unlucky and hopefully the powers in Dublin can have a look at it again. He’s a big player for us.”