The Munster Senior League is starting tomorrow, as the hurling community look forward to the intercounty season for 2016. Of course, as is the usual with pre-season tournaments, it is quickly forgotten who triumphs, but nonetheless they offer a good indication as to where a team’s preparation is at. Cork and Clare face off tomorrow afternoon at Sixmilebridge, with Davy Fitzgerald …
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The much publicised ‘MSL Gate’ refuses to go away and Pundit Arena sat down with Leeds AFC manager Deccy Feagan to get the Ballyvolane outfit’s side of the story. Story So Far – UCC protest due to Leeds fielding ineligible player is denied by MSL. Denied by Munster Football Association. Denied by FAI. Case is taken to arbitration. – UCC …
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The highly controversial Munster Senior League debacle has taken a further twist with the news that the MSL withheld information from University College Cork. Story So Far – UCC protest due to Leeds fielding ineligible player is denied by MSL. Denied by Munster Football Association. Denied by FAI. Case is taken to arbitration. – UCC awarded a 3-0 victory by arbitrator Max Duthie. – …
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Avondale’s Micheál Mulconry spoke to Pundit Arena on Wednesday morning on behalf of the Avondale players, following the announcement that UCC had been awarded the 2013/14 MSL Premier Division title at an arbitration hearing in Dublin. Micheál Mulconry, Avondale United The blame has to fall at UCC’s door and the league’s door. It is the league’s job to organise the registration of players and ensure …
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Pundit Arena spoke to former Avondale manager John Ryan on Wednesday morning to get the club’s reaction to their Munster Senior League title being revoked and subsequently awarded to UCC. Speaking to Richard Barrett, here’s what he had to say. John Ryan, former Avondale Manager I feel we won the league fair and square. We have done nothing wrong as a football club. We …
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University College Cork have won their appeal against Leeds’ fielding of an ineligible player and, as a result, been crowned Munster Senior League champions for the 2013/14 season. Summary Of The Decision – Leeds fielded an ineligible player against UCC. Leeds forfeit the match and UCC are awarded a 3-0 victory. – Total points awarded to each team be …
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The controversy that has engulfed the end of the 2013/14 Munster Senior League campaign is far from over, but developments are expected next Tuesday. As reported by Pundit Arena on May 31st, the Premier Division of the Munster Senior League (MSL) has descended into farce as a result of the MSL’s decision to award Everton three points due to Leeds AFC playing an …
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***SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE FOR THE LATEST*** The Munster Senior League season may have concluded, but the destination of this year’s trophy is still unclear due to a controversial issue involving an illegal player. Intermediate Cup champions Avondale finished the season on 41 points, one ahead of University College Cork (40) but the league has become embroiled …
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