Players lukewarm over gumshield rule

Inter-county footballers have given a mixed response to the motion calling for gumshields to be made mandatory by 2014.

The proposal, which comes via Central Council from the GAA’s medical, scientific and welfare committee, will be put before Congress in Portlaoise this weekend.

It states all minor footballers must wear the mouth protection from January 1 next year, with U21s and seniors following in 2014.