Tyrone refs’ chief looks to ease black card fears

The secretary of Tyrone’s Referees’ Committee, Raymond Monteith, has urged managers and players to approach the introduction of the black card system in 2014 in the proper spirit.

“The black card will be another new challenge for players, managers and referees, I have every confidence the referees will continue to apply the rules as instructed and I hope players and managers will meet the task with a positive mind-set. The aim of the black card is to remove cynical play,” said Monteith.

“Gaelic football played in the correct spirit will remove any concern over cards.”