GPA condemns Offaly Board as ‘arrogant and incompetent’

THE Offaly County Board were yesterday accused of being ‘arrogant and incompetent’ in relation to player welfare issues and operating in breach of GAA guidelines.

The criticism came from Dessie Farrell, Chief Executive of the GPA, following the decision of the county’s senior footballers earlier in the week to withdraw their services after the resignation of the team management.

In a statement, the Association confirmed its “unequivocal support” for the decision, pointing that they had consulted with the Offaly squad on this specific issue for some time