'I’m not getting into the ins and outs of who is right and who is wrong. We have recognised that it is an issue that has affected our games periodically, but let’s use the rules we have. There are certainly procedures there for dealing with the matter, so we don’t need to invent any more procedures.' GAA President Nickey Brennan believes there is no need to add another rule to curb the recent gamesmanship that has crept into the game.
'We brought a lot of joy and happiness and I think we were good for the GAA. We got the blood boiling in a lot of people and certainly brought a lot of entertainment.' Armagh football manager Joe Kernan before he announced his retirement earlier this week.
'Liam has guided the GAA through the conflict in the six counties, the evolution of its infrastructure countrywide, and has been the catalyst in the development of the Games, their primary competitive structures and their promotion. He also oversaw the era of Live television, sponsorship and the commercial mobilisation of the GAA. Mulvihill created the concept of the new Croke Park and was the one central and constant dynamic in bringing the massive project from genesis to fruition. He will remain at the helm of the GAA until his successor is appointed early next year.' An excerpt from the official statement released by the GAA confirming the resignation of Director General Liam Mulvihill. An impressive CV if ever there was one!
'I’m not going to get into a debate with him because that’s what he wants. But I’m not sure where he’s coming from here. If he can give instance of this ’savagery’, then we’ll talk to him on it, but he shouldn’t come out like that without quoting specific instances. He’s obviously trying to get at the ref.' Kilkenny County Board Chairman Pat Dunphy refuses to respond to suggestions from Galway boss Ger Loughnane that the Cats use questionable defensive tactics.
'It’s getting better. It is going to take some time but it is responding well to treatment. I’m not doing any running as of yet. I dislocated the kneecap. It bounced out and hit my femur bone and bounced back in, luckily enough. It sounds worse than it actually is.' Sligo midfielder Eamon O'Hara on the injury that has sidelined him since the Connacht final. He expects to return to training this week.
'We have found a couple of players, including some that were on the team that won the Under 21 All-Ireland in 2003. It is a big help that we have such strength in depth in our squad. As well as putting pressure on the lads in the first 15, it ensures that we have very competitive matches in training.' Midfielder Ciaran Whelan praises the strength in depth of the current Dublin squad.
