RTÉ GAA analyst Colm O'Rourke believes the GAA cannot ignore Kildare’s protest over the venue for Saturday’s All-Ireland qualifier against Mayo.
The GAA set the fixture for Croke Park in a double-header with Cavan v Tyrone, despite Kildare being entitled to home advantage.
The Breffni County are without a stadium due to renovation work, but St Conleth's Park is available to host the Lilywhites, albeit with a small capacity.
Kildare say they will not bow to the GAA and will be in situ at their stadium, all the while the GAA are still selling tickets for the match in Croker.
O’Rourke told RTE Sport: "Kildare came out of the draw first. It would seem right and proper the game is played in Newbridge. If the capacity was 8,500, so be it.
"I'm surprised Cavan agreed, even though their ground is unavailable at the moment. If the GAA were thinking of supporters for Cavan and Tyrone, then that match could be in Enniskillen to suit the supporters of both teams.
"I don't know how the GAA could run against Kildare in this case. Kildare are merely abiding by the rules the GAA have set. I don't know how the GAA could force Kildare to forfeit the game because surely on appeal, Kildare would have to win it.
"It's a right Mexican stand-off. I wonder did the GAA have proper consultation with Kildare, Cavan and Tyrone? They have got themselves on the horns of the dilemma and somebody has to back down.
"The GAA do seem to be wielding the big stick here. If right was right, Cavan v Tyrone would be in Enniskillen and Kildare would be in Newbridge."
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