Glen have withdrawn their appeal against the result of the All-Ireland SFC Club final.
Controversy had raged since the original decider on Sunday 22 January, when the Dublin champions defended the final play of the game with 16 active players.
Leading 1-11 to 1-09, Crokes made two late substitutions as Glen’s Danny Tallon stood over a last-gasp 45 but only one of the replaced players departed towards the sideline.
Derry club Glen last week lodged an objection with Kilmacud subsequently submitting a counter-objection.
The CCCC had since ordered for the final to be replayed but in a statement released tonight, Glen have announced they will be withdrawing from the process as they no longer believe the conditions exist for a replay to be contested.
A statement 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.
“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.
“As a club, the sense of pride and respect we have for our team and management will 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.”
