Eugene McGee urges appointment of 12 full-time referees to boost standard of officiating

Eugene McGee has called for the appointment of full-time referees in Gaelic football to improve the standard of officiating in the game.

The former Football Review Committee chairman wants to see the GAA pay a dozen referees who would take charge of championship games as well as educate part-time match officials around the country.

McGee, who spearheaded the introduction of the black card to curb cynical play in the game, maintains it is working, pointing to the high scores as one of the effects the third coloured card has had on Gaelic football.