GAA could move on manager payouts

GAA chiefs may attempt to control payments to club and county managers within the Association’s rules if they cannot eradicate the practice outright.

Director-General Páraic Duffy’s remarks are the first indication from the GAA’s top brass that it may be impossible to police and punish undeclared payments to coaches and managers and that a more flexible approach may be required.

Asked if he would prefer to root out the current payments, which go against the Association’s amateur status, or legalise them, Duffy responded that either would be better than the current situation.