Football

GAA "surprised and disappointed" at CPA decision to withdraw Michael Higgins from Fixture Calendar Review Task Force

CPA Executive members Liam Griffin, left, and Anthony Moyles during the Club Players Association Press Conference at the Carlton Hotel in Blanchardstown, Dublin. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile
CPA Executive members Liam Griffin, left, and Anthony Moyles during the Club Players Association Press Conference at the Carlton Hotel in Blanchardstown, Dublin. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile CPA Executive members Liam Griffin, left, and Anthony Moyles during the Club Players Association Press Conference at the Carlton Hotel in Blanchardstown, Dublin. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

THE GAA have reacted to the CPA’s withdrawal from the fixture review process with ‘surprise and disappointment’.

“The GAA is surprised and disappointed at the decision of the CPA to withdraw its representative Michael Higgins from the Fixture Calendar Review Task Force particularly at such an advanced stage and given that the work of the Task Force is nearing its completion,” read a statement issued by the Association yesterday.

“The group met for the first time on June 20 and consulted widely. It is understood that the Task Force analysed submissions, proposals and comments across a wide range of issues as outlined in their Terms of Reference.

“The Task Force was expected to develop proposals in a balanced way recognising and respecting the sometimes conflicting views and needs of the various stakeholders involved and the many individuals and groups that it consulted.

“It is understood that the CPA have been represented at all meetings of the Task Force and that they have fully engaged throughout.

“The work of the Task Force continues and will be completed later this month. At that stage, any proposals brought forward will be considered and decisions taken by the broader Association on the appropriate next steps.”