Sharp rise in number of players now out of work

GPA chiefs last night revealed that unemployment amongst inter-county footballers and hurlers has shown a sharp increase since the start of 2010.

The Players’ Association report that anecdotal evidence leaves between 15% to 20% of the their members out of work.

Though stressing that such numbers are not scientifically calculated the Association’s spokesman Sean Potts last night admitted that more and more players are contacting them seeking advice and help in relation to employment matters.