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Tally questions Mooney's sending-off

Monday 20th May 2019

The loss of Caolan Mooney to a red card proved costly for Paddy Tally’s Down side in today’s epic Ulster SFC encounter with Armagh.

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Speaking to BBC Sport shortly after his team finished on the wrong end of the 3-13 to 2-17 scoreline after extra-time, the Mourne County boss questioned the decision by referee Anthony Nolan to dismiss his vice-captain following a high challenge on Aidan Nugent.

“It's disappointing because I think it was nothing worse than other tackles which went on in the game.

“It had a massive bearing because we were in a good place at that time.”

He added: “Caolan's our vice-captain and one of our most consistent players this year, and to lose him was a big blow to the team.

“There were similar tackles which went on and they were only yellows. I don't know, I would have to view it again.”