GPA slam bookmakers deal with players

The Gaelic Players Association has released a terse statement slamming bookmakers Paddy Power as 'short-term profiteers' for taking advantage of top hurling players.

GPA slam bookmakers deal with players
Tue, 12 Aug, 2003 - 19:00

The Gaelic Players Association has released a terse statement slamming bookmakers Paddy Power as 'short-term profiteers' for taking advantage of top hurling players.

The bookies paid three players from Cork and Wexford €750 each to sport the company's logo on their hurls during Sunday's All-Ireland semi-final which ended in stalemate.

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