Waterford boss Tom McGlinchey handed eight-week ban

Waterford manager Tom McGlinchey has received an eight-week sideline ban after he chose not to contest the proposed suspension last night.

McGlinchey had initially sought a meeting with the Central Hearings Committee after he was cited for using abusive language towards a match official in last month’s Division 4 defeat to Carlow. However, he decided prior to the hearing to withdraw his request.

McGlinchey can still take the decision to the Central Hearings Committee but it appears he will accept the decision. In Croke Park last night, Wicklow’s Dean Healy had his red card against Carlow in last weekend’s Division 4 game upheld by the CHC. He will serve a one-match ban.