Reviving league semis ‘a farce’

DUBLIN boss Pat Gilroy has deemed the reintroduction of semi-finals to Allianz Football Division One as “a farce”.

The St Vincent’s man is opposed to their revival next year, which was confirmed when Congress backed Central Council’s plan to add an extra playing week to the top flight in both codes from next season.

Ahead of Sunday’s Division One final against Cork, Gilroy is adamant their return will diminish the quality of the division, as it’s possible a team with one or two wins from eight games could end up winning the title.