Allen: League format ‘elitist’

John Allen is staying clear of the question over the legitimacy of Paul Ryan playing in Dublin’s Division 1B final win over Limerick – but he wholeheartedly endorses the county board’s moves to persuade Central Council to change the league format.

Speaking at yesterday evening’s Munster championships launch in Mallow, Allen didn’t want to become embroiled the issue.

The Limerick County Board have asked the Central Competitions Control Committee to clarify whether Ryan should have been suspended for last month’s game, which earned promotion for Dublin and confirmed another season in Division 1B for Limerick.