Tipp and Dunne weigh up options as touchline ban is upheld

Three-month punishment could be tackled with a case to the GAA Central Appeals Committee

Flash point: Referee Johnny Murphy has words with Tipperary selector Tommy Dunne at half-time during the Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 1 match between Waterford and Tipperary at Walsh Park in Waterford. 

Tipperary coach and selector Tommy Dunne is considering his options after his three-month ban was upheld by the Central Hearings Committee.

The 2001 All-Ireland winning captain and hurler of the year was sent off by referee Johnny Murphy at half-time of the county’s provincial opener against Waterford last month following a verbal exchange between the pair.