Referee body warning on goal-hangers

Referees and umpires have been told to be extra vigilant about the presence of team members and officials behind goals.

The reminder from the national referees committee comes in the wake of Conor Clarke’s presence behind Niall Morgan’s goal in last Sunday’s Ulster quarter-final between Tyrone and Monaghan.

Midfielder Clarke, who is out for the season with a serious cruciate injury, fed Clarke with a quick supply of ball for kick-outs. However, it led to confusion as at some stages two balls were entering the field.