Only chosen few may be allowed speak to referees

The Celtic Challenge inspired former inter-county referee Joe Kelly to put forward the idea of only two designated players and manager having speaking rights with referees.

Naomh Éanna man Kelly, who umpires for James Owens, has proposed two players wearing armbands may talk to the match officials during breaks in play while they, along with the team officials, can converse with the referee before and after a game as well as half-time.