Louth’s Lennon hails merits of advantage rule

The new advantage rule is of far greater benefit to forwards than the black card, according to Louth footballer Shane Lennon.

Louth’s Lennon hails merits of advantage rule

Several inter-county managers have voiced their concern that defenders are reluctant to commit in the tackle amid fears of picking up a black card, but Lennon eyes the advantage rule as the more important weapon in a forward’s arsenal.

“You have five seconds to get your shot away and if you miss the referee will bring it back for a free,” he said.

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