16 ex-Dublin players sign letter praising current panel's protest against Allianz

Dr David Hickey proud of their decision not to promote league sponsor in interviews

Dublin players will not consent to being interviewed in front of Allianz signage. Pic: Daire Brennan/Sportsfile

Former Dublin footballer Dr David Hickey has given his “wholehearted support” to the senior footballers and hurlers’ decision to protest at Allianz’s continuing sponsorship of the National Leagues.

Hickey is one of 16 former Dublin footballers who have signed a letter to Ger Brennan and the current football squad heralding their stance. Among the other signatories are former managers Pat Gilroy and Mickey Whelan, Philly McMahon and Michael Darragh Macauley.