Munster FA seeking to have final say on pitch playability of Cork City fixtures

The MFA has written to their member leagues in the province seeking agreement with their decision to retain a “non-negotiable” veto on pitch playability, citing the extensive pitch repairs required after the City's match with Cobh Ramblers proceeded against their direction.

Players and officials make their way out for the start of the match during the SSE Airtricity Men's First Division match between Cork City and Cobh Ramblers at Turner's Cross in Cork. Photo by Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

The Munster FA want to decide when Turner’s Cross is deemed unplayable as the row rumbles over funding the cost of pitch repairs.

Cork City’s teams, men and women, were forced to reverse the venues of current fixtures after their home ground’s landlords - the MFA - locked the gates “indefinitely” in the aftermath of the derby against Cobh Ramblers on April 6.