Kildare-Meath spitting probe unlikely to propose penalty

Meanwhile, the chairman of Meath’s football review committee Kevin Cahill has stepped down in support of U20 manager Bernard Flynn’s decision to resign

Following a request by Meath, the Central Competitions Control Committee (CCCC) acted on their claims that full-back Conor McGill had been spat on. The Irish Examiner understands Meath named a Kildare player who they argue prompted McGill’s reaction that saw him shown a red card. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

An investigation into the alleged spitting incident in last Sunday week’s Division 2 semi-final between Kildare and Meath is unlikely to recommend a penalty.

Following a request by Meath, the Central Competitions Control Committee (CCCC) acted on their claims that full-back Conor McGill had been spat on. The Irish Examiner understands Meath named a Kildare player who they argue prompted McGill’s reaction that saw him shown a red card.