Where would the referees come from for a league championship?

Barry Kelly has pointed out that if the number of inter-county fixtures doubles, then the number of referees can’t just be doubled to cover those games

Conor McGill of Meath is shown the red card by referee Barry Cassidy during the Allianz Football League Division 2 semi-final earlier this year. Picture: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Former referees are concerned about the workload facing officials in an expanded senior inter-county football championship.

Recent discussions of the proposals to revamp the championship focused on financial returns and the role of the provincial councils.