There looks to be an end to the All-Ireland club football final involving Kilmacud Crokes and Watty Graham's GAC, with the Derry clubs withdrawing from talks around a replay of the final which Crokes had won on January 22.
After it was found that Crokes had had 17 players on the field towards the end of the match, Glen lodged a complaint and it was expected that the GAA would order a replay.
However, the club have since issued the following statement, withdrawing themselves from the hearing process:
"Watty Graham's GAC, Glen lodged an objection to the result of the All-Ireland club final because we believed that grounds existed for a replay to be held if Rule 6.44 had been broken.
"However, the club does not now believe that the opportunity is there for a replay to go ahead.
"Due to the ongoing proceedings we as a club now do not believe the conditions exist for a replay to be contested.
"Consequently, Watty Graham’s, Glen would like to withdraw from this process.
Glen Take Decision To Withdraw From Hearing With Kilmacud Crokes
Breaking: And significant news too. Have just confirmed that Glen have withdrawn from the hearings process involving the GAA & Kilmacud Crokes.
‘Due to the ongoing proceedings we as a club now do not believe the conditions exist for a replay to be contested.’ Full story @rtegaa pic.twitter.com/5af3clr1Sp— Damian Lawlor (@LawlorDamian) February 3, 2023
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"The club added that the sense of pride and respect they have for their team and management would endure," it continued.
"They have treated us to countless moments of joy, which until recently, we didn’t even know were possible.
"Watty Graham’s GAC would like to thank our members for all the support they have given to our players, management and committee.
"The club would also like to extend our sincere gratitude to all the messages of help and support we have received from throughout the country.
"We will go again. Onwards and upwards. An Gleann Abu!"
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