Clarke plays down Breffni Park fracas

Cavan captain Alan Clarke says there was no malice in Saturday night’s half-time scuffle with Fermanagh and believes referees are booking players for trivial offences.

Sligo whistleblower Michael Duffy flashed 15 yellow cards and three reds during the bad-tempered qualifier in Breffni Park.

Clarke played down the fracas which erupted after the half-time whistle involving both sets of players, subs and backroom staff.