County board chairpersons favour county season going first in 2021

However, GAA director general Tom Ryan raises major financial concerns about the preference ahead of next week's vote

A general view of Croke Park prior to the All-Ireland SFC semi-final between Mayo and Tipperary last weekend. Picture: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

County chairpersons are overwhelmingly in favour of the county season beginning in February despite GAA director general Tom Ryan outlining the negative financial consequences of such a move.

At a conference call of county chairpersons earlier today, Ryan raised his concerns about the financial difficulties presented by the county period taking place in the early half of next year when there will be uncertainty about crowds.