GPA’s Dessie Farrell: ‘Sinister’ edge creeping into GAA

Players chief Dessie Farrell claims Gaelic games have taken on a “sinister” edge in recent seasons.

The issue of sledging or verbal abuse during games was highlighted following a number of recent spiteful exchanges, most notably between Donegal and Tyrone players in their Ulster championship tie.

Gaelic Players Association head Farrell said there is a considerable problem with cynicism generally and pointed to a rising amount of “headlocks, pinching and biting” during breakdowns in play.