Andy Moran regrets Maurice Deegan outburst

Reigning Footballer of the Year Andy Moran has admitted he acted out of character when he remonstrated with referee Maurice Deegan last month and says he was “disappointed” with his actions.

The normally mild-mannered Mayo forward argued with Deegan during their stormy Allianz League loss to Tyrone and was black-carded for his protests.

An irate Moran appeared to make contact with Deegan during the flashpoint and various Dublin figures drew parallels between the incident and Diarmuid Connolly’s situation last summer.