Director general Tom Ryan defends GAA's handling of Kilmacud-Glen controversy

The Association chief says it would have been 'completely inappropriate' to direct the process.

Ard Stiúrthóir of the GAA Tom Ryan speaking during the GAA Annual Report Launch at Croke Park in Dublin. Picture: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

GAA director general Tom Ryan has defended the organisation’s leadership not to intervene or clarify the disciplinary process in the Kilmacud Crokes-Glen All-Ireland senior club football saga.

As Crokes look set to challenge the Central Competitions Control Committee’s verdict to order a replay to the Central Appeals Committee, Ryan explained why neither he nor GAA president Larry McCarthy became involved in the matter.