Offaly players and board end standoff

THE divisive standoff between the Offaly county board and the striking senior football panel finally came to an end last night.

The two parties reached an agreement on a number of key issues relating to team preparation and other related matters.

Agreement was reached after both parties met with former Offaly manager Eugene McGee who has acted as a mediator over the last few weeks. The football panel has now made itself available for the coming season.