Farrell wants end to close season training ban

GAA players chief Dessie Farrell has put forward a pressing case for the controversial close season rule to be completely scrapped.

The Gaelic Players Association chief executive claims the current rule banning collective training in November and December is being ignored ‘left, right and centre’.

More worryingly, he fears some county boards are aware of the rule breaking but are happy to use the official ban to avoid paying out player expenses.