Croker ‘gamble’ for finals

GAA chiefs admit they are taking a ‘gamble’ by playing the Allianz NFL Division One and Two finals at Croke Park on April 26.

The Central Competitions Control Committee yesterday decided to bring the deciders (Kerry v Derry and Cork v Monaghan) to headquarters though last year’s equivalent title clashes attracted under 10,000 to Parnell Park.

CCCC chairman Jimmy Dunne revealed: “The committee put forward a number of arguments and felt that playing the games in Croke Park was the best option.