Ronan McCarthy: Longford's 'anti-sport' walkover sets 'dangerous precedent'

Longford’s request to concede the Division 3 game, fixed for Glennon Brothers Pearse Park last Sunday, was acceded to by Croke Park

Cork manager Ronan McCarthy during the League win over Lough at Pairc Ui Chaoimh. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

Cork football manager Ronan McCarthy has described as “appalling” Longford’s decision to forfeit the Allianz League fixture between the counties last weekend and believes “a very dangerous precedent” has been set.

Cork were due to travel to Glennon Brothers Pearse Park last Sunday, but the Division 3 fixture was pulled after Croke Park acceded to Longford’s request to hand the Leesiders a walkover.