Contempt for match officials has become “endemic” at all levels within the GAA, Kerry county board secretary Peter Twiss has claimed. Writing in his report to convention, Twiss expressed concern for how referees, stewards and officials are being treated on match-days. This “lack of respect”, he adds, has the potential to cause greater damage to the association than fixture controversies ever will. Peter Twiss“The problem has become endemic and appears at all levels from juvenile to senior games, involving supporters, parents, players and team mentors,” noted the Kerry secretary. “Some unsavoury incidents involving high-profile games and personnel did not serve the county well this year.

Source: Irish Examiner December 08, 2018 05:48 UTC