GAA Response to Coronavirus

[armaghniac]

Rumour going around an offaly club is suspending activity due to Positive Covid -19 tests .
Could have serious implication across the country if True

What implications? There are going to be cases, especially with people travelling and so on. If anyone in a club gets anywhere close to a case then suspending activity for a week at least is wise until various contacts can be tested and the situation mapped out.
What the GAA needs to do is ensure that this happens, even if games are delayed as a consequence.

[Farrandeelin]

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/gaelic-football/john-maughan-this-year-s-all-ireland-will-be-tainted-whoever-wins-it-1.4296683

The resurrection of knockout hasn't warmed his heart this year. He knows that it's simply a symptom of dysfunction.
"This is a little bit like the foot-and-mouth league - the Covid All-Ireland! No matter who wins it, it will be tainted because it's different."

Translation of Maughan: "I'm a Manchester United supporter fuming that Liverpool are back on their perch."

Perch quote relates to league titles won. Liverpool on 18 titles back when the quote was made United 7. Right now it's 20 - 19 in favour of United. Now back to topic, tainted championship or not can Dublin win the All Ireland with a FF Taoiseach in charge?

Ferguson made the quote in 2002 actually, when Manchester United were still four behind Liverpool in league titles. He made clear the job of knocking Liverpool "off their perch" had already been achieved.

Now Liverpool, like Dublin, are very much back on their perch.

Many of the informed journalists reminded Ferguson  of his quote when United won their 19th league title in 2011, in reply Fergie gave a Jim Gavin like smirk.  Liverpool with a great manager and lack of challengers should have no problem getting to 21 league titles in the years ahead.

As for Dublin they are still 13 All-Ireland titles behind Kerry. A target for Dessie to reach?

Dublin are 8 behind Kerry I thought?

[Cunny Funt]

Dublin are 8 behind Kerry I thought?

Yes you would be right. Dublin was 13 behind before the 5 in a row was won. Need to win 9 more All-Ireland titles to overtake Kerrys total of 37.

[seafoid]

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/gaelic-football/john-maughan-this-year-s-all-ireland-will-be-tainted-whoever-wins-it-1.4296683

The resurrection of knockout hasn't warmed his heart this year. He knows that it's simply a symptom of dysfunction.
"This is a little bit like the foot-and-mouth league - the Covid All-Ireland! No matter who wins it, it will be tainted because it's different."

Translation of Maughan: "I'm a Manchester United supporter fuming that Liverpool are back on their perch."

Perch quote relates to league titles won. Liverpool on 18 titles back when the quote was made United 7. Right now it's 20 - 19 in favour of United. Now back to topic, tainted championship or not can Dublin win the All Ireland with a FF Taoiseach in charge?

Ferguson made the quote in 2002 actually, when Manchester United were still four behind Liverpool in league titles. He made clear the job of knocking Liverpool "off their perch" had already been achieved.

Now Liverpool, like Dublin, are very much back on their perch.

Many of the informed journalists reminded Ferguson  of his quote when United won their 19th league title in 2011, in reply Fergie gave a Jim Gavin like smirk.  Liverpool with a great manager and lack of challengers should have no problem getting to 21 league titles in the years ahead.

As for Dublin they are still 13 All-Ireland titles behind Kerry. A target for Dessie to reach?

Dublin are 8 behind Kerry I thought?

One of the Kerry Politburo said last year  that they would now focus on defending the overall number of titles . Operation Perch

[Blowitupref]

Rumour going around an offaly club is suspending activity due to Positive Covid -19 tests .
Could have serious implication across the country if True

If true I don't see the sense/need to shut the country down over one isolated outbreak.

[rosnarun]

Rumour going around an offaly club is suspending activity due to Positive Covid -19 tests .
Could have serious implication across the country if True

If true I don't see the sense/need to shut the country down over one isolated outbreak.

Probably but the gaa have taken a very conservative approach so far .
A Lot of the administrators have kids playing at all levels . that would definitely color their judgement 

[An Fhairche Abu]

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/gaelic-football/john-maughan-this-year-s-all-ireland-will-be-tainted-whoever-wins-it-1.4296683

The resurrection of knockout hasn't warmed his heart this year. He knows that it's simply a symptom of dysfunction.
"This is a little bit like the foot-and-mouth league - the Covid All-Ireland! No matter who wins it, it will be tainted because it's different."

Translation of Maughan: "I'm a Manchester United supporter fuming that Liverpool are back on their perch."

Perch quote relates to league titles won. Liverpool on 18 titles back when the quote was made United 7. Right now it's 20 - 19 in favour of United. Now back to topic, tainted championship or not can Dublin win the All Ireland with a FF Taoiseach in charge?

Ferguson made the quote in 2002 actually, when Manchester United were still four behind Liverpool in league titles. He made clear the job of knocking Liverpool "off their perch" had already been achieved.

Now Liverpool, like Dublin, are very much back on their perch.

Many of the informed journalists reminded Ferguson  of his quote when United won their 19th league title in 2011, in reply Fergie gave a Jim Gavin like smirk.  Liverpool with a great manager and lack of challengers should have no problem getting to 21 league titles in the years ahead.

As for Dublin they are still 13 All-Ireland titles behind Kerry. A target for Dessie to reach?

Dublin are 8 behind Kerry I thought?

One of the Kerry Politburo said last year  that they would now focus on defending the overall number of titles . Operation Perch

Eamonn Fitzmaurice said after the defeat in last years final that "the roll of honour is a more important thing to protect and that becomes a challenge for the next decade"", it was a telling statement. While it's unrealistic to expect Dublin to win year after year, would 5/6 titles a decade be that much of a surprise for the next 30 years?

[Never beat the deeler]

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/gaelic-football/john-maughan-this-year-s-all-ireland-will-be-tainted-whoever-wins-it-1.4296683

The resurrection of knockout hasn't warmed his heart this year. He knows that it's simply a symptom of dysfunction.
"This is a little bit like the foot-and-mouth league - the Covid All-Ireland! No matter who wins it, it will be tainted because it's different."

Translation of Maughan: "I'm a Manchester United supporter fuming that Liverpool are back on their perch."

Perch quote relates to league titles won. Liverpool on 18 titles back when the quote was made United 7. Right now it's 20 - 19 in favour of United. Now back to topic, tainted championship or not can Dublin win the All Ireland with a FF Taoiseach in charge?

Ferguson made the quote in 2002 actually, when Manchester United were still four behind Liverpool in league titles. He made clear the job of knocking Liverpool "off their perch" had already been achieved.

Now Liverpool, like Dublin, are very much back on their perch.

Many of the informed journalists reminded Ferguson  of his quote when United won their 19th league title in 2011, in reply Fergie gave a Jim Gavin like smirk.  Liverpool with a great manager and lack of challengers should have no problem getting to 21 league titles in the years ahead.

As for Dublin they are still 13 All-Ireland titles behind Kerry. A target for Dessie to reach?

Dublin are 8 behind Kerry I thought?

One of the Kerry Politburo said last year  that they would now focus on defending the overall number of titles . Operation Perch

Eamonn Fitzmaurice said after the defeat in last years final that "the roll of honour is a more important thing to protect and that becomes a challenge for the next decade"", it was a telling statement. While it's unrealistic to expect Dublin to win year after year, would 5/6 titles a decade be that much of a surprise for the next 30 years?

Sorry, going back to Maughan's quote and sid's understanding of it.... Why would John Maughan care if Dublin or Kerry have more All Irelands?

[dublin7]

I see Wexford county board were scrambling for cover after one of the club managers dropped them in it.

Wexford fullback broke his foot and walking around with a boot at the moment. His club manager manager said he did it doing something for the county team, but the county board said no inter county training has taken place........

Who to believe? The club manager or the county board. If I was the club manager I'd avoid answering the phone for the next week or so in case it's Davy looking for a word

[Main Street]

Rumour going around an offaly club is suspending activity due to Positive Covid -19 tests .
Could have serious implication across the country if True

What implications? There are going to be cases, especially with people travelling and so on. If anyone in a club gets anywhere close to a case then suspending activity for a week at least is wise until various contacts can be tested and the situation mapped out.
What the GAA needs to do is ensure that this happens, even if games are delayed as a consequence.

Is the quarantine period not 2 weeks? Should one player test positive after an Ulster QF game, what do you think the consequences would be? 2 weeks quarantine for both teams, officials, stadium rinse down, semi final delay? That's the standard medical advice and that's the chaos resulting from just one player testing positive. I'd say the whole championship season is predicated upon no player testing positive.


 

[Rossfan]

https://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2020/0709/1152427-cork-gaa-club-halt-activities-due-to-covid-precautions/

[Norf Tyrone]

Rumour going around an offaly club is suspending activity due to Positive Covid -19 tests .
Could have serious implication across the country if True

What implications? There are going to be cases, especially with people travelling and so on. If anyone in a club gets anywhere close to a case then suspending activity for a week at least is wise until various contacts can be tested and the situation mapped out.
What the GAA needs to do is ensure that this happens, even if games are delayed as a consequence.

Is the quarantine period not 2 weeks? Should one player test positive after an Ulster QF game, what do you think the consequences would be? 2 weeks quarantine for both teams, officials, stadium rinse down, semi final delay? That's the standard medical advice and that's the chaos resulting from just one player testing positive. I'd say the whole championship season is predicated upon no player testing positive.

It is still 14 days. However you can now get a test and result back within 2/3 days.

[Rossfan]

Will Club or County teams put into isolation have to cede walkovers?
Could some County win the AI without kicking a ball or getting 2 or 3 walkovers?
There could be a lot of asterisks needed.....

[thebackbar1]

Will Club or County teams put into isolation have to cede walkovers?
Could some County win the AI without kicking a ball or getting 2 or 3 walkovers?
There could be a lot of asterisks needed.....

Its going to be very hard to relegate teams in this environment.

[Jeepers Creepers]

Who is responsible for testing at club level. Croke Park of the club itself?