Longford boss Padraic Davis hits back at 'disrepute' claims over Cork walkover

Davis has rejected claims of bringing the competition into disrepute

Longford manager Padraic Davis speaking to his players following the Leinster GAA Football Senior Championship Round 1 match between Louth and Longford at TEG Cusack Park in Mullingar, Westmeath. Photo by Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile

Longford manager Padraic Davis has hit back in the row over their Allianz League fixture with Cork and rejected claims of bringing the competition into disrepute.

Furious Cork boss Ronan McCarthy described Longford's decision to grant a walkover instead of fulfilling last month's Division 3 fixture as 'appalling', stating that it 'brought the League into disrepute' and was 'almost anti-sport'.