Weak leadership by GAA chiefs adding to fixtures chaos

The bewildering incompetence of county boards, the staggering uselessness of the Official Guide, and the utter insanity of the GAA is always thrown into sharp focus at this time of the year.

This is the highpoint of the Championship. Qualifier fixtures are coming thick and fast and entire seasons hinge on the outcome of the next few games. Everything is at stake.

For a moment, it’s worth considering the investment, financial and human, which is put into a county team.