Clare boss calls for independent doctor to rule on suspected concussions

Davy Fitzgerald called on the GAA to use an independent doctor to rule on suspected concussion cases during matches yesterday.

Donegal manager Jim McGuinness revealed that four of his players have been concussed in the space of three matches this summer and Fitzgerald has also had first-hand experience of what a head trauma injury can do.

The Clare manager saw the Banner’s John Conlon ship a heavy tackle during their Munster hurling semi-final game against Cork last month which belatedly forced him off the field to be brought to hospital.