Tug-of-war over codes continuing, says King

AT least one woman who plays Gaelic games as well as international football for Ireland was asked by members of the GAA to sign a contract that would bar them from playing soccer, according to Noel King.

King, who is manager of the senior Irish ladies team and is also responsible for the development of women’s football in this country, made the claim at the Great Soccer Debate held in Portlaoise’s Heritage Hotel last night.

“There were rumours that the GAA tried to force girls to sign a contract that they wouldn’t play football,” said King. “I know that for a fact, I’ve seen the contract.”