Cody: Payments to managers would be ‘a disaster’

Brian Cody described the prospect of payments to managers as “a disaster”, warning it would only serve to reopen the debate on professionalism amongst players.

The Kilkenny boss is critical of suggestions managers or players should be rewarded financially for their efforts outside of expenses, arguing vehemently there is no sacrifice involved in playing for or managing your county.

“No way should managers be paid at all,” said Cody last night. “In the GAA? Absolutely not. It would be a disaster.