Mayo chief hits out at GPA after player stand-off

Mayo GAA Board chairman Mike Connelly has slammed the Gaelic Players’ Association, saying they were of “zero support” during the county’s recent managerial controversy.

Speaking to delegates at Sunday’s Convention in Hotel Ballina, the official described as “crazy” the process used by Mayo players ‘in getting rid of’ his brother Noel and Pat Holmes as joint managers.

Connelly, a member of the Hollymount/Carramore club — said the players’ vote of no-confidence which prompted their resignation was “totally unexpected”. He apologised to the two former joint managers “for the way they were treated” and, having outlined their major achievements on and off the field, concluded: “They owe this county nothing.”