John Cleary: preseason competitions would have helped bed in new rules 

The Cork boss has lamented the suspension of the January games.

Cork manager John Cleary arrives. Pic: Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Cork manager John Cleary says it’s a pity that county football teams won’t have next year's preseason competitions to acquaint themselves with the new playing rules.

The 2025 January provincial competitions have been suspended for a year following a decision by Central Council last weekend.