Four talking points from yesterday's All-Ireland SFC semi-final

Is it time to revisit a TMO?...

Need for TV match official raised again

David Gough was at the receiving end of some unpleasant behaviour from Kerry fans leaving the field following yesterday’s game but did he really merit it? Yes, Kevin McManamon fouled Peter Crowley but given Philly McMahon was in the eye-line of the referee he might not have been able to distinguish that the challenge was illegitimate. The turnover allowed Dublin to develop an attack and Diarmuid Connolly sealed the win with a fine point. Earlier in the second half, Paul Murphy protested vigorously when he was adjudged to have kicked wide, yet it appeared his shot was parried by a Dublin defender. A short while later, a borderline 45 was awarded to Kevin McManamon, which Dean Rock converted. Therein lay a two-point swing. All three decisions would have benefitted from a second look. Referees are fully behind the concept of a TV match official even if Croke Park aren’t. Their argument has undoubtedly been emboldened after this All-Ireland semi-final.