Bannon says black card not the cure for all ills

Former inter-county referee John Bannon claims there has been a massive over-reaction to the success of the black card recommendation.

The Irish Examiner columnist stresses the Football Review Committee’s proposal has never promoted itself as an answer to cynicism and insists such play will continue to exist in the game.

While supportive in principle of the black card, Bannon, who officiated in the 1998 and 2002 All-Ireland finals, insists more has to be done to rid Gaelic football of negative play.