GAA's one-game suspension for Donie Smith a 'cop out', says Owen Mulligan

Former Tyrone attacker Owen Mulligan has criticised the GAA's proposed one-game suspension of Donie Smith for an apparent eye-gouge as a "cop out".

GAA's one-game suspension for Donie Smith a 'cop out', says Owen Mulligan
Wed, 30 Jan, 2019 - 16:47
Stephen Barry

Former Tyrone attacker Owen Mulligan has criticised the GAA's proposed one-game suspension of Donie Smith for an apparent eye-gouge as a "cop out".

The incident occurred as the Roscommon forward and Mayo defender Keith Higgins battled for possession in their Division 1 league opener on Saturday.

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