Ridiculous throw-in time shows contempt for league

IT’S always been said that the National League is a secondary competition; well now we know that is true.

Ridiculous throw-in time shows contempt for league

The GAA had an opportunity to play these two finals at reasonable times, whether on the Saturday, Sunday or Monday of this Bank Holiday weekend, but look at what they’ve done – afraid to go head-to-head with the rugby, they’ve set the finals for 5pm and 7pm.

What kind of time is that for a so-called major GAA decider? I would say that one of the top hurling games last year was the NHL final between Kilkenny and Tipperary, a tie that was played at the right time of the day – the middle of the afternoon.

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