Jim Gavin: It’s good for managers and referees to talk

Dublin boss Jim Gavin has called for meaningful dialogue between managers and referees during the season.

Ahead of Sunday week’s All-Ireland semi-final against Kerry, Gavin bemoaned the lack of opportunity for managers to speak with match officials.

“I think you can see already that the level of officiating has really improved over the last number of seasons. That’s obviously the dialogue between themselves and there’s obviously a culture there that they’re reviewing tapes and trying to improve so you couldn’t but be impressed by them. But I think there is certainly scope for more briefings (with managers). I think all managers and supporters want more consistency and players as well and to that end I think the referees could benefit from players and managers’ feedback as much as their own network.