Dempsey unhappy with ‘over the top’ criticism of Wexford

Former player Tom Dempsey is unhappy with what he believes is the one-sided nature of heavy criticism aimed at Wexford following last Saturday’s controversial Leinster SHC quarter-final replay against Dublin.

TV pundit Michael Duignan highlighted a number of episodes which Dempsey admits were “unseemly” on The Sunday Game. But 1996 All-Ireland SHC medallist Dempsey, another regular RTÉ contributor, insists that Duignan is guilty of an “over the top” reaction to events at Parnell Park.

TV footage confirmed that Wexford Andrew Shore deserved his red card for a reckless pull on Ryan O’Dwyer – with captain Garrett Sinnott lucky to escape with a yellow card for a similar challenge on Peter Kelly.