Players speak out against Friday night game

The GAA's decision to break new ground by hosting a Friday night fixture in the first round of the All-Ireland SFC qualifiers next week has been criticised by some of the players who will be involved in the game.

Yesterday's draw for the qualifiers paired Carlow and Laois together and the GAA have decided to use the Leinster derby to make history, staging their first ever Friday night Championship game at Dr. Cullen Park on Friday week (throw-in 7.45pm).