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David Gough: 'There can be no ambiguity'

Gough: Hands are tied around language of proposed rules

Inter-county referee David Gough believes "his hands are tied around the language" of the proposed football rule changes that will go before a special GAA Congress on 30 November.

Football • 16 Nov 24

David Gough believes a TMO or video assistant would be a mistake

Gough: VAR not the solution for GAA

Leading inter-county referee David Gough has urged caution against any future introduction of a TMO or video assistant into Gaelic games.

Football • 04 Nov 23

David Gough is unhappy with GAA decision

Gough: GAA's number decision abhorrent

Referee David Gough is unhappy with the GAA's decision to prevent Mayo GAA wearing rainbow coloured numbers in support of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Football • 03 Dec 22

David Gough takes charge of Kerry v Mayo on Sunday

Gough voices concerns over GAA's appeal process

Shortcomings in the GAA's disciplinary system need to be addressed to reduce the number of seemingly frivolous appeals that are proving successful, according to leading football referee David Gough.

Football • 23 Jun 22

David Gough: 'I can only speak about anecdotal evidence, and from speaking among my own colleagues, the abuse levels are nowhere near as high as what is being reported by the FAI'

Gough: Abuse of GAA referees not a major issue

Leading GAA referee David Gough has refuted Fine Gael TD Alan Dillon's assessment that the association "is no different" to soccer when it comes to abuse of referees.

GAA • 01 Dec 21

David Gough admits it is hard to stay motivated

Motivation a challenge for referees in lockdown - Gough

David Gough discusses the challenge for referees in lockdown as uncertainty continues over the return dates for the inter-county season, while the Meath official also spoke about marking 10 years since coming out to his family.

GAA • 01 Feb 21

Dublin and Cavan meet at Croke Park on Saturday

Full squads to be permitted at games in Level 3

Full squads will be allowed to attend games from tomorrow, when the country returns to Level 3 of the government's 'Living with Covid-19' restrictions.

GAA • 30 Nov 20

Gough refereed last year's All-Ireland football finals

Summer camps convinced Gough to make a return

One of Gaelic football's top referees David Gough says the success of the GAA's Cúl Camps helped demonstrate to him that it was safe to resume officiating again.

GAA • 01 Sep 20

David Gough was the man in the middle when Dublin and Kerry drew last year

David Gough: I wouldn't referee games without vaccine

All-Ireland football final referee David Gough says that as things stand he would not be willing to take charge of games until a vaccine for Covid-19 was available.

GAA • 04 May 20

Gough explains why he felt obliged to call out O'Rourke

GAA referee David Gough explained just why he felt obliged to speak out about the language used on air by RTÉ pundit Colm O'Rourke on Allianz League Sunday.

GAA • 11 Feb 20

Referee Gough reveals self-imposed media blackout

All-Ireland senior football final referee David Gough revealed that he went through a self-imposed media blackout in the build-up to this year's final after questions were raised about his suitability for the clash.

GAA • 25 Sep 19

David Gough will take charge of the All-Ireland football final

Gough deserves to referee final, insists Kerry boss

Kerry senior football hurling manager Peter Keane believes that David Gough is the 'best referee in the country' and the obvious choice to referee the All-Ireland final.

GAA • 16 Aug 19

David Gough will referee the All-Ireland final between dublin and Kerry

Gough named referee for All-Ireland football final

David Gough has been appointed referee for the All-Ireland Football Championship final between Dublin and Kerry.

GAA • 14 Aug 19

'It's a disgrace' - O'Neill raging with gumshield red

'How many mistakes does it take to get things right,' asked an angry Kildare manager after his captain Eoin Doyle was given a second yellow card for not having a gumshield.

GAA • 26 Feb 18

David Gough issued seven yellows and one black card during the Dublin-Kerry game

Eugene McGee: Black card rule is 'idiot-proof'

Eugene McGee says that the black card rule is “idiot-proof” and that frustration about how referees interpret fouls applies to all sports.

GAA • 31 Aug 16

Referee David Gough shows a yellow card to Peter Crowley

Flynn hails Dublin-Kerry ref Gough after classic

In the wake of another classic Dublin-Kerry encounter, former Meath player Bernard Flynn has called for the black card rule to be scrapped immediately.

GAA • 30 Aug 16

David Gough