Colin Sheridan: Soul of the GAA being eroded by payments to managers

Everybody is aware it's happening; sports media, players, supporters, the revenue, and, crucially, the coaches themselves. That's why a lot of them do it

 

Do you know how much an entry level nurse earns each year? €39,520. Not a lot of money considering the work they do. Gardai come in at €35,322. A soldier, €38,001. All important jobs, with incredible responsibility and risk. 

An inter County manager? Anecdotally, very few would get out of bed for the salary of a soldier or a nurse or a cop, especially since those brave souls pay tax. No, most intercounty managers in the GAA wouldn't drive across county lines without the promise of a wedge of at least 50k, a car and a few butter vouchers. So the stories go, at any rate.