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Cork boss Ephie Fitzgerald shoots down replay suggestions

Monday, 26 September 2016 10:24

Cork boss Ephie Fitzgerald says the All Ireland final WON'T be replayed.

Cork won their sixth All Ireland title in a row yesterday defeating Dublin by a point, 1-07 to 1-06

However Carla Rowe had a point incorrectly waved wide in the first half when her effort went over the bar, only for the umpire to signal it wide.

Hawkeye wasn't in use in Croke Park yesterday, as the smaller ball used in ladies Gaelic football would have necessitated its recalibration.

Dublin boss Gregory McGonigle said he would back any potential appeal, however the Dublin county board have yet to confirm if they are going to do so.

Speaking on the Neil Prendeville show this morning, Fitzgerald says the replay won't be happening as he's received assurances from the Ladies Gaelic Football Association that the referee's report is final.

"As far as I'm concerned we're All Ireland Champions and that's that. You've a referee, two linesmen, two umpires. If they say a ball is wide you have to take it. We've lost matches over the years due to decisions like that. The fact that there's no Hawkeye there isn't down to us, that's to do with the powers that be.

"There won't be any rematch. I asked the LGFA yesterday if there was any chance of an appeal - the referee's report is final and that's that."

You can listen to Ephie's interview with Neil in full HERE - the replay discussion happens at the five minute mark.

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