Moyna warns of training health risks

Elite GAA players face the risk of kidney failure and long term health issues due to the growing training demands being placed on them.

That’s the stark warning made last night by coaching guru, Professor Niall Moyna, who fears that Croke Park could face legal action from those who suffer such serious side effects.

He said: “The loads and demands we’re imposing, particularly on young, developing bodies and even on developed players – because of their amateur status and lack of recovery – is leading to an epidemic of chronic injuries and resulting in a lot players retiring from the game much earlier than they would in previous generations.