Mullins 'did not storm out of manager talks': GAA

Dublin GAA bosses have issued a statement refuting claims in a Sunday newspaper in relation to Brian Mullins' interview for the vacant football manager post.

According to the newspaper, Mullins "stormed out" shortly into the meeting. The board says there was no disagreement at any stage during the 90-minute meeting.

The statement, from county secretary John Costello, read: "The Dublin County Committee totally refute an allegation in Ireland on Sunday, October 31, 2004 edition, relating to a story concerning Brian Mullins' interview for the position of Dublin senior football team manager."

"At no stage during the interview or since did any disagreement take place between Brian Mullins and the sub-committee comprising John Bailey, John Costello, Gerry Harrington and John McNicholas.

"The cordial interview lasted approximately 90 minutes. The matter has been placed in the hands of our legal advisers."

Meanwhile, sources in the county say the Dublin job may be given to someone on a temporary basis, until the board has finished its search for a suitable candidate. Many counties are already back in training and it could be December before the board makes a decision.