Glen withdraw from All-Ireland senior club football final appeal process

Derry champs Glen have officially withdrawn from the All-Ireland senior club football final appeal process.

Earlier this week, the GAA's Central Competitions Control Committee ordered that the game between Glen and Kilmacud Crokes was to be replayed due to the Dublin club having 16 active players on the pitch during the last play of the Croke Park final. Crokes held out to win the encounter by two points on a scoreline of 1-11 to 1-09.

Following the CCCC's call, Crokes appealed against their decision and Glen have since confirmed that they no longer wish to continue in the appeal process.

A statement, released by Glen, read: "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.

"The club added that the sense of pride and respect they have for their team and management would endure.

"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!"