McCann sorry for feigning injury

All-Star nominated Tyrone defender Tiernan McCann has admitted he’s ‘sorry’ about his infamous dive during the 2015 Championship.

Thu, 18 Jan, 2018 - 00:00

Paul Keane

The powerful wing-back dropped dramatically to the ground after his hair was lightly touched by Monaghan’s Darren Hughes in their All-Ireland quarter-final tie, prompting Hughes’ dismissal.

McCann was retrospectively banned for eight-weeks though successfully appealed and played in the semi-finals against Kerry.

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Courts Gaa Football Tyrone Tiernan McCann Place: Dublin Person: McCann Person: Tiernan McCann Person: Monaghan Person: Darren Hughes Person: Hughes’Person: Killyclogher Person: Tyrone Person: Luis Suarez Event: All-Ireland quarter Organisation: Tyrone Organisation: Kerry

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