Perhaps this was foreshadowed with backlash towards the GAA over the Jamie Carragher farce in Longford, but a number of highly unpopular decisions were made at the GAA Congress this weekend.
From issues like the Sky GAA deal, allowing other sports on grounds, changing the minor age and introducing the mark rule without a trial has really annoyed a lot of people.
Just goes to show what county boards think about clubs. Replays and AI dates same. All about the money. #showerof..... #GAAcongress16
— John Kearney (@kearney83) February 27, 2016
The mark would not slow the game down any more than criss crossing the pitch with 10987 hand passes does #GAA
— Derrick Lynch (@DLynchSport) February 27, 2016
@MartyM_RTE big blow for all the GAA followers all over the world. But, we find a way !
— KTO11 (@kton11) February 27, 2016
Club fixtures are a bigger issue than the 'mark' yet the latter is passed. Representatives out of touch with grass roots #GAAcongress16
— Doron Harte (@doronharte) February 27, 2016
Motion to open Croke Park and all county grounds to other sports has failed as it only got 23.5% support. #GAAcongress16
Why? 😕— Conor Donnelly (@conorjdonnelly) February 27, 2016
So the new rules come into a affect in 30days time with no trial run. What an absolute joke! No consideration for the players #GAAcongress16
— Johnny Magee (@JohnnyMagee06) February 27, 2016
Not sure if I agree with new Minor & U21 changes. Does it really help player burnout? #GAAcongress16
— Conal keaney (@ConalKeaney) February 27, 2016
This Congress illustrates how deeply unprincipled the GAA has become. How low can we go?
— Joe Brolly (@JoeBrolly1993) February 27, 2016
Dear GAA,
Stop messing with the rules,
Kind regards,
Everyone.— Michael D Macauley (@MDMA_9) February 27, 2016
Seriously?! #GAAcongress16 https://t.co/8670opTjfk
— Aoife Hegarty (@aoifehegs) February 27, 2016
See Also: Aidan O'Shea Is Certainly Not Happy With One New Rule Passed At GAA Congress
See Also: 'The GAA Has Lost Touch With Country People':The Fallout To The Jamie Carragher- Longford GAA Farce
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