Expect the great GPA debate to really kick-off now

THE Gaelic Players Association are back in the news and not without good reason.

First it’s the Player Grants Scheme. For five years it was a case of would they or wouldn’t they – would the Government pay for the scheme or wouldn’t they?

Now it’s a case of will the Government pull the plug on the scheme or won’t they? It’s an unfortunate situation for the GPA. Having secured the grant scheme after years of lobbying, cajoling and threatening, it must be quite nauseating to hear so much talk now about the hard-earned gains being eroded after one year.