GAA bosses urged to stand up for club players

THE GAA at national level has to take action if the position of ordinary club players is to be improved, according to West Tipperary secretary, Jerry Ring.

Direction must come from the top, he says, because county committees are “unwilling to grasp the nettle”.

“Is it any wonder a club player can go to America for the summer and miss no championship game at home?’’ he asks. “It is also now a fact that club players are walking away or playing one code only, while clubs are finding it difficult to get officers, team mentors and player loyalty.”