Russell lauds great but ‘hot-headed’ Kerry star

The referee who had his notebook slapped from his hand by Paul Galvin has paid tribute to the Kerry star following his shock inter-county retirement.

Tue, 04 Feb, 2014 - 00:00

Jackie Cahill

Tipperary native Russell was refereeing the 2008 Munster SFC clash between Clare and Kerry at Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney when he dismissed Galvin for a second bookable offence.

Russell was preparing to issue Galvin with the second yellow card when the Kingdom star lashed out and slapped it out of his hand.

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Courts Gaa Football Place: Tipperary Place: Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney Place: Dublin Person: Russell Person: Paul Galvin Person: Galvin Person: Roy Keane Person: Mike Meade Person: Clare Person: John Hayes Event: 2008 Munster SFC clash Event: All-Ireland SFC Organisation: Clare Organisation: Kerry Organisation: Vodafone

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