Burns raises GPA rights fear

ARMAGH’S Central Council delegate Jarlath Burns has issued a stern warning that the failure of the GAA to claim back players’ image rights from the GPA in the new €8.5 million official recognition deal could renew tensions between the two bodies.

Former Orchard County captain Burns has raised the subject at the last two Central Council meetings, his latest comments coming at last Saturday’s Croke Park gathering as the deal was rubber-stamped.

According to the protocol, a joint committee — comprising GAA and GPA representatives — will decide on all commercial activity, such as video games and sticker albums.