GPA slam Tipp board for fixture pile up

The Gaelic Players Association have hit out at the Tipperary County Board for pencilling in the controversial club fixture that led to the county footballers pulling out of the championship.

The Tipperary players pulled out of tomorrow's qualifier tie against Fermanagh in solidarity with boss Andy Shorthall who was aghast that two of his players were forced to play in a club hurling game on Wednesday.

GPA Chief Executive Dessie Farrell said: "The Tipperary County Board's decision to schedule club hurling championship fixtures just two days prior to the All Ireland Football qualifier against Fermanagh is utterly disgraceful.

"Just weeks after the Kildare hurlers experienced a similar attitude from officialdom, the plight of the less prolific squad in a county dominant in one code has been thrust into the spotlight yet again.

"Once again the question arises, when and to whom shall county boards become accountable for such outrageous actions."