Tipperary manager Liam Cahill is adamant that the ugly scenes that marred his side’s Allianz Hurling League Division 1A clash with Cork have no place in the game.

All 30 players got involved in the brawl in first half stoppage time, which was sparked by an off-the-ball incident involving Willie Connors and Alan Connolly. Both players were booked for their troubles before referee Liam Gordon flashed red cards in the direction of Shane Barrett and Jason Forde.

“It is disappointing when you see that developing,” Cahill told reporters after the All-Ireland final rematch attracted a crowd of almost 31,000 to SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

“There were a lot of bodies to be honest with you, I couldn’t really see what instigated it or what happened. I think the two players in question were just misfortunate in a lot of ways to be the two to pay the price. Talking to the officials afterwards it was a case of bringing control back into the game. I think it will be minimal enough in relation to suspensions.

“He (Jason Forde) is very disappointed to be the one because there were a number of challenges coming together and Jason was involved in one or two in close succession so maybe that’s why he was identified. It is difficult to officiate when you have so many bodies involved. Both players were asked to step away.

"In fairness to Liam Gordon, he consulted his linesmen. Good job by Liam and his officials tonight, we have no complaints in that regard.”

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