There could be another twist in the Seanie Johnston transfer saga after the Central Competitions Control Committee (CCCC) last night sought clarification of the Central Appeals Committee's (CAC) decision to uphold the player's appeal against the CCCC's refusal to allow his move from Cavan to Kildare to go ahead.

The CCCC had turned down the transfer request on the grounds of residency and ethos before the CAC last week gave the green light to the transfer because there had been no formal objection by either Cavan Gaels or the Cavan Gaels within 10 days of the application.

As doubts remain over Johnston's place of residency, the CCCC is now seeking clarification on whether they can rehear the application, be effectively ordered to allow the transfer or be given no further direction, which could see the matter being referred to the Disputes Resolution Authority.

Under GAA rules, Johnston cannot line out for Kildare until he has represented his new club St. Kevin's in the local championship. This makes him ineligible to play for the Lilywhites in their Leinster SFC quarter-final against Offaly on June 17 as St. Kevin's won't be in championship again before then.