The “lavishness” of the GPA’s new funding agreement has been queried by a former leading GAA official while another believes the official players body is “a monster” that has to be fed.

Hot on the heels of the criticism by GPA chief executive Dessie Farrell of anti-grants body 'Of One Belief' come the comments of GAA PRO Danny Lynch, who has also hit out at the "grassroots" group.

A SENIOR GAA official has condemned TV pundit Pat Spillane for recent criticisms of the association.

GAA PRO Danny Lynch has accused the Gaelic Players Association of "masking their intentions" to deliver a pay-for-play regime.