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'I won't say it's on a knife-edge, but the last week or two doesn't bode well'

McStay: Counties may decide 2020 season isn't worth it

In the end, the maths may not add up for certain counties to take part in this year's inter-county championship, argues Kevin McStay.

GAA • 11 Aug 20

'If you bring out proper sanctions, people tend to comply with things'

McStay believes sanction threat stopped county training

Kevin McStay told RTÉ Radio 1's Sunday Sport that warnings from the GAA over possible sanctions have led to a complete fall-off in inter-county training taking place.

GAA • 02 Aug 20

The GAA Social Media Policy and Guidelines have
been developed so people feel enabled to participate,
while being mindful of the standards expected by the
GAA

'There are so many aspects to the online attack'

We get the views from three GAA figures on the issues surrounding social media abuse within the organisation.

GAA • 23 Aug 22

Dublin have won 14 of the last 15 Leinster Championships

GAA 'missed a trick' by keeping provincial format

Dessie Dolan and Kevin McStay believe there was a golden chance for the GAA to try something new this year rather than reverting to the old provincial knockout system for the All-Ireland Football Championship.

GAA • 19 Jun 20

"On 17 October, you wouldn't say Dublin are definitely going to win the championship"

McStay expects 'a very level football championship'

The overlap of inter-county training versus the end of the club season could lead to a very level playing field when it comes to the destination of this year's All-Ireland football championship, according to Kevin McStay.

GAA • 07 Jun 20

Cooper dusted off the boots just before the lockdown began

Cooper's class is permanent as Crokes' C team found out

Colm Cooper tells the RTÉ GAA Podcast about lining out for Dr Crokes' C team before the lockdown and what he views as his greatest strength from his playing days.

GAA • 15 May 20

RTÉ GAA Podcast: The Gooch and McStay on full-forwards

We have reached the final decision on our All-Star football team of The Sunday Game era, and who better to argue the toss on the full-forward line than Colm Cooper and Kevin McStay.

GAA • 14 May 20

RTÉ GAA Podcast: Cooper and McStay's half-back podium

This week's RTÉ GAA Podcast sees Colm Cooper and Kevin McStay pick the best half-backs of The Sunday Game era.

GAA • 23 Apr 20

RTÉ GAA Podcast: GAA finances & McStay tackles cynicism

This week Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill are joined by former Roscommon manager Kevin McStay and retired inter-county referee Barry Kelly to discuss the week's big stories.

GAA • 11 Feb 20

Jordan Flynn of Mayo in action against Eoghan Ban Gallagher and Michael Langan of Donegal

McStay: Donegal at full strength will be formidable

The current make up of the Donegal side has them well placed to do good things this year, according to Kevin McStay.

GAA • 27 Jan 20

Dublin's Paul Mannion calls for a mark during the clash with Kerry at Croke Park

The advanced mark: can it make positive change?

The advanced mark has polarised GAA players, pundits and supporters alike since they were implemented at the turn of the year. But can it work?

GAA • 26 Jan 20

The new competition got an emphatic thumbs up at the Special Congress

Kevin McStay: Tier 2 a lovely idea for only a few

Now that secondary football competition has gotten the green light, Sunday Game analyst Kevin McStay feels the new competition doesn't quite go far enough in serving the needs who those taking part.

GAA • 19 Oct 19

Dublin and Kerry played out an epic All-Ireland final

Dublin 'absolutely in the driving seat' for replay

Kevin McStay believes Dublin are "absolutely in the driving seat" for the All-Ireland Football Championship replay with Kerry as hailed a superb refereeing display by David Gough.

GAA • 02 Sep 19

Kerry and Dublin will meet in Croke Park on Sunday afternoon

'It's nonsense to think Dublin will hit double-digits'

Kevin McStay has rubbished suggestions that Dublin might race into a big lead against Kerry when the sides collide in the All-Ireland final, saying that any such talk is "complete nonsense."

Football • 31 Aug 19

This is the third championship meeting between Dublin and Tyrone in 12 months

Preparing for a game with all and nothing at stake

Dublin and Tyrone are already through to the All-Ireland semi-finals, but before that they face off on in a phoney war at Healy Park.

GAA • 02 Aug 19

McStay added up the time for injuries and substitutions during the second half of the Mayo-Armagh football qualifier and it came to over 10 minutes, but only four minutes of additional time was played

McStay: Time keeping discrepancies must be addressed

The issue of time keeping in a number of championship this summer "has been a struggle", according to Kevin McStay.

GAA • 01 Jul 19

Enda Smith celebrates after winning the Connacht final

'The provincial championships are biting back'

Former Armagh footballer Oisin McConville believes that the provincial championships are "biting back" after several high-profile pundits called for an end to the traditional structures in the GAA.

GAA • 17 Jun 19

Kevin McStay: 'If you gave a maximum ban to anybody now it would be grounds for an appeal immediately'

McStay: GAA disciplinary rule book not fit for purpose

In the wake of a proposed two-match ban for Tyrone's Tiernan McCann following an incident in the Ulster semi-final, Kevin McStay believes the GAA rule book needs amending in dealing with a variety of disciplinary matters.

GAA • 15 Jun 19

'The Derry guys will rev themselves up for this 70 minutes in an attempt to close the obvious gap'

McStay: Derry-Tyrone rivalry is almost 'feral'

RTÉ football analyst Kevin McStay says the Tyrone-Derry rivalry is one of the most fractious in inter-county football ahead of the pair's Ulster championship meeting in Healy Park tomorrow afternoon.

GAA • 11 May 19

McStay guided Roscommon to the 2017 Connacht title

McStay calls for provincial Championship change

Former Roscommon manager Kevin McStay says any GAA reforms must include a total overhaul of the provincial championships.

GAA • 05 May 19

Tyrone's Kieran McGeary and Colm Cavanagh after last weekend's win over Dublin

McStay: I think there's a lot more football in Tyrone

Ahead of the final round of games in top tier of the football league, Kevin McStay's believes Tyrone's continued improvement can see them march on to the final.

GAA • 23 Mar 19

Dublin's Stephen Smith is tackled by Donal Keogan and Ronan Ryan of Meath during their O'Byrne Cup clash in January

McStay: Meath and Kildare closing gap on Dubs

Dublin are clearly the kingpins in Leinster, but an improving Meath and Kildare are getting closer, says Kevin McStay.

GAA • 04 Mar 19

Kevin McStay: "I think most people would agree that this was about fairness."

Kevin McStay: One rule for Dubs, another for the rest

Kevin McStay has aired his strong view that moving Dublin out of Croke Park for the Super 8s was in the interests of "fair play", and claimed there's one rule for the Sky Blues and another for everyone else.

GAA • 23 Feb 19

Kevin McStay on the sideline with Roscommon

Curran: Time for the GAA to help small counties compete

In the wake of Kevin McStay's departure as Roscommon manager, former Rossies goalkeeper Shane Curran has called on the GAA to finance weaker counties and ensure a healthy level of competition for inter-county football.

GAA • 06 Sep 18

Kevin McStay was appointed Roscommon manager in October 2015

Kevin McStay steps down as Roscommon manager

Kevin McStay has resigned as Roscommon manager after three years in charge of the senior footballers, and announced his retirement from inter-county management.

GAA • 05 Sep 18