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Darragh Culhane

Glen withdraw appeal for All-Ireland club final replay

Glen have withdrawn their appeal for an All-Ireland club replay the club has confirmed.

The Derry team found themselves in the centre of a storm after Kilmacud Crokes fielded 16 players for the final play of the game.

And the Derry club lodged an appeal and both sides were ordered to replay the game.

And on the same day that Kilmacud Crokes counter appealed, Glen have withdrawn from the process and confirmed the news to RTE..

In a statement released by the club, they said: "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.

"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.

"As a club, the sense of pride and respect we have for our team and management will endure. They have treated us to countless moments of joy, which until recently, we didn't even know were possible."

And the statement continued: "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."

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