GPA: Pundits shouldn’t make criticism of GAA players personal

The GPA’s Kieran McSweeney says people need to be aware that they’re talking about people and amateurs who go back to their jobs and studies

A dejected Tommy Conroy dejected after Mayo’s defeat in the All-Ireland SFC final. Of criticism faced by some players, the GPA’s Kieran McSweeney said people need to be aware that they’re talking about people and amateurs who go back to their jobs and studies. Picture: Laszlo Geczo/Inpho

The Gaelic Players Association (GPA) have stressed pundits should avoid personalising their criticism of players.

Following Saturday’s All-Ireland SFC final, after which some Mayo footballers were singled out in the media, GPA head of communications Kieran McSweeney highlighted how some remarks impact the lives of players.