Tipperary legend Eoin Kelly fears free-flowing hurling will suffer this year due to robust refereeing. Kelly believes officials are “under pressure to use the whistle at the moment” and that the standard of games is suffering as a result. He pointed to two Allianz League matches last weekend — Wexford v Tipperary and Cork v Clare — to illustrate his argument. Referees seem to be under pressure to use the whistle. Why are they trying to change the mindset of referees now,” said the Paddy Power GAA Ambassador and columnist with news.paddypower.com.

Source: Irish Examiner February 20, 2019 10:07 UTC