Focus on water carriers

The issue of water carriers being allowed encroach on to the field during breaks in play may come under review after Armagh's…

The issue of water carriers being allowed encroach on to the field during breaks in play may come under review after Armagh's John Toal and Kerry's Paul Galvin clashed during Saturday's All-Ireland quarter-final at Croke Park.

Toal is recovering from a leg injury and has not featured for Armagh this season but he remains part of the panel as a water carrier. Toal became embroiled with Galvin in the 58th minute of Saturday's encounter. The incident led to referee David Coldrick showing Galvin a second yellow card, which led to his dismissal.

"Paul Galvin was hard done by, although he did react, which was wrong, but the situation should be clarified," said Kerry selector Ger O'Keeffe. "The rule, as I understand it, is a water carrier is confined to entering the field during a break in play. Anybody who comes on the field shouldn't get involved with the players."

The Central Disciplinary Committee are expected to examine video evidence of the incident but no decisions are expected until Coldrick submits his referee's report.

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Gavin Cummiskey

Gavin Cummiskey

Gavin Cummiskey is The Irish Times' Soccer Correspondent