Duffy admits error in ‘quick free’ controversy

Referee Michael Duffy has admitted he was wrong to allow Monaghan take a quick free which led to their goal in Sunday’s Ulster semi-final against Down.

National Referees Committee (NRC) chairman Pat McEnaney revealed Duffy acknowledged to him that he made a mistake in permitting Conor McManus take the kick after beckoning Down defender Benny McArdle towards him.

McManus’s quick pass set up Tommy Freeman for a goal and Duffy was yellow-carded afterwards.