Football Review Committee member hits out at decision to scrap pre-season competitions
“If I was an inter-county manager, I’d definitely be giving out.” Former Mayo manager and current member of the Football Review Committee James Horan has criticised his group’s decision to get rid of pre-season competitions in Gaelic football. Horan is one of 11 members of the Jim Gavin-led task force, who have been assembled to […]
1 year ago
Ulster GAA slams decision to halt pre-season competitions amid fears it could result in six-figure loss
The Dr McKenna Cup attracts crowds of over 30,000 football fans every January. The Ulster Council have expressed their ‘surprise’ and ‘disappointment’ at the GAA’s Central Council decision to suspend all senior football inter-county pre-season competitions next year. The decision was announced last week, and is part of a wifer ongoing debate surrounding an overhaul […]
1 year ago
GAA on TV: The complete list of games on this weekend and how you can watch them
We’re back baby! The GAA is finally back on our screens after the Christmas break and just sprinkles of club games here and there – now we have a feast to choose from. The club season is of course still ongoing, but more importantly, it’s in the semi-final stages, and after this Sunday we will […]
2 years ago
Lee Keegan suggests big changes to GAA calendar that could help avoid burnout
“We’re putting more risk on players with injuries.” Mayo legend Lee Keegan has suggested making some big changes to the current GAA calendar that could help prevent player burnout. The split season has brought with it loads of benefits, especially from a player’s point of view, but there are some elements of the previous structure […]
2 years ago
Jurgen Klopp reveals pre-season plan to turn Liverpool’s fortunes around
“This year must be different.” Jurgen Klopp has revealed that this summer’s pre-season will be different to previous ones in an attempt to turn Liverpool’s fortunes around after a disappointing year. Last year the club played in every single game possible in a calander year and they were then thrust into a pre-season tour, combined […]
3 years ago
The five types of people who will show up for pre-season at your GAA club
It’s that time of year again. Pre-season is upon us, and there are five types of people who emerge from the Christmas slumber at every GAA club across the country. When the season finally came to an end just a few short months ago, regardless of whether or not it went well for you, you […]
3 years ago