John Bannon: Worrying week ahead for Philly McMahon

A lot of the talk among supporters coming out of Croke Park yesterday was about the referee.

In the fifth minute, an incorrect decision was made by Joe McQuillan to award Dublin a penalty. The foul on Paul Flynn took place outside the large rectangle and should have been a free-kick.

I strongly believe the GAA will have to change the rules to help referees on matters like this. TV replays should be allowed to help referees ascertain where the foul occurred. The final decision on whether a foul has taken place or not should always rest with the referee, but they should be assisted on the location of the foul.