Dick Clerkin: GAA needs to take back the summer, or risk losing hearts and minds foreverRecognition of current challenges within the GAA is essential for progress, particularly regarding the impact of the split season on competition and engagement.
Pat Spillane: We are flogging our inter-county players 12 months a year - health and safety my a**ePre-season competitions are ideal for showcasing games, but GAA's rigid scheduling offers no flexibility.
Dick Clerkin: GAA needs to take back the summer, or risk losing hearts and minds foreverRecognition of current challenges within the GAA is essential for progress, particularly regarding the impact of the split season on competition and engagement.
Pat Spillane: We are flogging our inter-county players 12 months a year - health and safety my a**ePre-season competitions are ideal for showcasing games, but GAA's rigid scheduling offers no flexibility.
Pat Spillane: There is one big dilemma facing the GAA - and it is approaching very soonMatch scheduling pressure leads to games being played in poor conditions, highlighting flaws in the current sports calendar.
Pat Spillane: I am not 'anti-club' - here's my plan to sort out the crazy GAA split seasonThe split season format is becoming increasingly criticized due to poor organization in county schedules.