Tony McEntee: More managers will watch from the stands after GAA's maor foirne ban

McEntee sees no point in being on the sideline now that the maor foirne role has been disbanded

McEntee, who was the running selector for Mayo during Stephen Rochford’s time in charge, understands why the GAA chose to do away with the position, admitting he and others abused it. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Sligo boss Tony McEntee expects many managers will take to the stands to watch games as their presence on the sideline is no longer necessary.

The former Armagh footballer sees no point in being on the whitewash now that the maor foirne role has been disbanded and the manager’s message can’t be passed onto players.