David Gough: I didn’t see foul on Peter Crowley

Referee David Gough has told Kerry supporters that he didn’t have clear sight of Kevin McManamon’s challenge on Peter Crowley in the closing stages of last year’s All-Ireland semi-final.

The Meath official admits he would have punished McManamon for the foul on the Kerry defender had he not been blindsided. Instead, the ball was transferred towards the other end of the field and Diarmuid Connolly, who had initially gone to check on Crowley’s well-being, sent over a point that sealed the win for Dublin.

Gough was showered with match programmes and plastic bottles from irate Kerry fans in the Cusack Stand afterwards. He revealed it was the most testing experience he has had as a referee.