GAA chiefs to investigate ‘skelping’ in the tunnel

The Central Competitions Control Committee (CCCC) are investigating the cause of scuffles between Dublin and Mayo players prior to Sunday’s All-Ireland final.

No proposed suspensions are anticipated but the CCCC are eager to ascertain why the players emerged from the Hogan Stand tunnel at almost the same time. Both counties could end up being fined if they are found to have contravened match-day regulations.

Dublin were scheduled to appear first onto the pitch at 2.56pm with Mayo making their entrance two minutes later. However, Dublin did not emerge until after 3pm at which stage they were shortly followed by Mayo. Speaking to Midwest Radio, former Mayo player John Casey, who was on the Hogan Stand sideline at the time, claimed there were incidents in the tunnel between players.