McGee defends the ‘black card’

A stout defence of the controversial ‘black card’ recommended by the Football Development Committee was made by chairman Eugene McGee at last evening’s Munster Convention.

Aimed specifically at reducing deliberate and cynical fouling, he said it was also designed to increase respect towards referees and players.

“There is a problem with the growth of cynical fouling (in football),” he commented. “Lying down to stop play is an art form, along with players feigning injury. And there is cynical use of yellow card.