PFAI warning on return of ‘cash culture’

PFAI general secretary Stephen McGuinness has warned against a return to ‘cash culture’ in Irish football.

The players’ union boss said he has already heard unconfirmed stories of certain clubs – which he declined to name – offering players cash payments, something which not only contravenes the tax laws but puts the clubs in breach of FAI licensing regulations.

“These stories are very hard to prove,” said McGuinness, “so all we can do for now is ask our members to be vigilant.”