Tipp boss Liam Kearns hits out at ‘draconian’ Evan Comerford ban

Tipperary manager Liam Kearns has described the 12-week ban handed down to goalkeeper Evan Comerford as “draconian” and a “hammer blow” to the Premier County’s championship hopes.

Comerford, 22, is considering a switch to League of Ireland soccer after he was slapped with the lengthy suspension following a recent incident involving referee Paddy Russell in a club outing.

Kilsheelan-Kilcash player Comerford was reported for ‘minor physical interference’ and the 2016 All-Star nominee is suspended from club and inter-county activity until mid-August.