Brennan should have took a stand – McConvilleImage source, Getty ImagesPublished2 minutes agoSuspended Dublin manager Ger Brennan should have “taken a stand” in the All-Ireland defeat by Louth, believes Oisin McConville.Brennan was issued a 12-week ban in March for an altercation with Galway strength and conditioning coach Cian Breathnach McGinn – who was banned for eight weeks – during Dublin’s relegation-confirming Division One defeat by the Tribesmen.The severity of Brennan’s suspension came back into focus in the build-up to the game after Donegal manager Jim McGuinness avoided a suspension for an incident with Kerry’s Diarmuid O’Connor as tempers flared in a melee between the sides in the All-Ireland round one game on 23 May.
Dublin’s players did not conduct media duties after the loss to Louth in protest but, speaking on the GAA Social podcast on BBC Sounds, McConville says Brennan should have taken things a step further.
“If I was Ger Brennan at the weekend, I would have arrived at Croke Park and stood at the sidelines, with the blessing of the County Board,” mentioned current Wicklow manager McConville.
“I would have went to the County Board during the week and mentioned it was time to make a stand.
“Dublin made a stand after the game because they didn’t talk to any press or any media duties.
“But I feel strongly enough that I think Ger Brennan should have went and put himself on the line.”
