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Will do.

Liam O'Neill would be in favour of a standard wage for the GAA President. As I said above Liam's comments should be taken in a humane context rather than the context of 'oh he's another Christy Cooney'.

Cavan aren't scrapping their Senior hurling side either - more poor journalism and people jumping to conclusions. 

Just before the comments kick in, Liam was saying all of the above in relation to the fact that Christy is human just like the rest of us. Like him or lump him Christy was unfairly hung, drawn and quartered last week.

O'Neill slams Cooney critics
By Cóilín Duffy

GAA President Elect Liam O'Neill has offered a strong defence of Christy Cooney, slamming those who have been critical of the GAA President in recent days.

O'Neill's comments come in the wake of criticism from ex Kilkenny Hurling Captain Eddie O'Connor and Donegal footballer Brendan Devanney.

Both slammed Cooney's comments in his address to Congress about payments to managers being a 'cancer' in the association.

They felt Cooney's thoughts were ironic given the salary that he commands from the GAA during his term of office.

Presently the salary of the GAA President is linked to earnings in their previous job.

"I think the comments made this week were outrageous," O'Neill stated at a function to honour the British Universities GAA All-Star teams at Croke Park.

"It is unfair to denigrate people in public and it is something that doesn't sit easy with any of us who are involved in the association.

"Christy has done great work. I didn't like the terms used and I wish people could be kinder to one another.

"You can argue the points of an issue, but I think we should all respect each other.

"That goes for whether people like me have difficulty with managers who get paid. I still respect them and I would never use the type of language that was used by people this week about our President.

"The position that I aspire to hold in a years time is far bigger than any of us. I will be the 37th President - 36 people so far have held that office and have held it with great dignity.

"I wish that our members and supporters and people who comment on the organisation would uphold the dignity of the office and refrain from using pejorative terms if at all possible."

O'Neill also moved to clarify recent newspaper reports which stated that he didn't like outside managers.

"One journalist unfortunately tied me into a comment. I made a comment that I don't like outside managers who get paid and that was taken as a quote that I don't like outside managers," he said.

"I think some of the most wonderful innovations in Gaelic games have come about because of outside managers.

"We all need look no further than the Offaly resurgence in the 1980's brought about by Dermot Healy of Kilkenny who was certainly anything other than a person who was interested in money.

"He came up to Offaly and George Leahy was with Laois at the same time, all offering their services for legitimate expenses only and I would salute those two gentlemen.

"I know plenty of clubs have people coming from outside who aren't taking expenses and again I salute them the same way anyone who works voluntarily for this wonderful organisation.

"My comments were directed at those who come and take money from club and counties, hard earned gathered money.

"It just jars those people. But the majority of managers are wonderful and they do a great job and whether we agree or disagree with them every team needs and manager and somebody has to do it."

Still have to plan this one out but it shouldn't be too hard. With so many bank holidays, Easter etc at the moment it has just complicated things slightly.

Proud to say I know Alan - he is a great lad and for him and the other Cavan boys they would be very deserving of their first title with what they have shown to date.

I did - there was some information that I was misinformed on - some changes made - Ger doing the football final, Marty doing the hurling. Brian is doing the division 2 football final - still means he has been snubbed!

ppened a few years ago with the new york hurlers in the Ulster Champíonship - I think they won a game and couldn~t field then for the next game in Ireland

It wont rectify this years problem but send me a private message there and I will put you in touch directly with Liam.

An update - Ger Canning is doing the Div 1 football final, Brian is on the division 2 final!

Jimmy covered some of the games for the Sunday Game last year so maybe he will be involved again this time around.

GAA president Elect Liam O Neill is your man to talk to there - he is big into the Irish language and culture so would be sympathetic to your pliight. He gave a good long piece on his views on the Irish language and the GAA etc in his press briefing on Friday night

McGuinness said some stuff about the injuries today in Croke Park - so word should be filtering through shortly

It doesnt surprise me - some of the tabloid lads I am guessing

Heffo I am getting the feeling that I should know you