GAA Response to Coronavirus

[magpie seanie]

One aspect of this is that dropping a tier in the two tier championship based on Covid relegations would be a bit harsh.

There's no tier 2 championship this year.

[Taylor]

But the league placings at the end of this year determine what tier you will be in next year?

[Captain Obvious]

But the league placings at the end of this year determine what tier you will be in next year?

Correct

[FermGael]

https://www.impartialreporter.com/sport/18781296.coronavirus-fermanagh-boss-hits-gaa-ten-players-covid-positive/?ref=twtrec   

Good to see the GPA showing again that they can't be bought.
The job they are doing standing up for their members is outstanding.
And can I just add that John Horan has shown his true colours

[magpie seanie]

But the league placings at the end of this year determine what tier you will be in next year?

Correct

Is it? Surely it's the positions at the end of next years league that count for the 2021 championship?

[Captain Obvious]

But the league placings at the end of this year determine what tier you will be in next year?

Correct

Is it? Surely it's the positions at the end of next years league that count for the 2021 championship?

What they voted into congress last year.  Talk of regional NFL for 2021 tonight.

[seafoid]

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/final-two-rounds-of-allianz-football-league-games-to-proceed-as-scheduled-1.4376091?mode=amp

Allianz Football League will proceed as scheduled, as will the All-Ireland minor and under-20 championships

[Rossfan]

Covid willing Seaf

[sid waddell]

But the league placings at the end of this year determine what tier you will be in next year?

Correct

Is it? Surely it's the positions at the end of next years league that count for the 2021 championship?

What they voted into congress last year.  Talk of regional NFL for 2021 tonight.

That better mean Dublin v Wicklow

I've been dying for us to put those mountainy men firmly in their place since 1991

The most bitter rivalry in the game, though it only happens once every three decades, a bit like West Ham v Millwall

[Redhand Santa]

One aspect of this is that dropping a tier in the two tier championship based on Covid relegations would be a bit harsh.

That won't be a concern for Croke Park
Now imagine there is a outbreak in Mayo or Tyrone or even Cork.
That would change things

I hope that Fermanagh county board does the right thing from a health and safety point of view and inform Croke park that they cannot field.

They need to change it so that it doesn't impact what championship you are in next year. Other than that they can't postpone games every time players have covid in the squad or the season will never be completed. A few cases and you will be able to play on as long as load more not deemed as close contacts (and pass the covid test that it sounds like they'll get) - so very important that it is managed correctly that loads of players arent close contacts - no buses etc.

It's an exceptional year and will do well to get the thing played - will be a very novel championship if goes ahead. Won't be the same buzz as normal but will definitely help pass the autumn/winter weekends. And no doubt once it gets going there'll be nothing left behind on the pitch and more shocks than normal. The knockout help will help with the excitement.

[magpie seanie]

But the league placings at the end of this year determine what tier you will be in next year?

Correct

Is it? Surely it's the positions at the end of next years league that count for the 2021 championship?

What they voted into congress last year.  Talk of regional NFL for 2021 tonight.

Think it was pretty clear that if you finished league in 2020 in Div3/Div4 then tier 2 applied. If you got promoted out of Div3 in 2021 then Tier 2 didn't apply. I.E. your position at the end of that years league determines your championship tier.

If they're talking about regional NFL then you can be sure it'll only be a knockout championship again so it's a moot point.

[Cunny Funt]

Confirmed tonight that rapid testing will take place for the forthcoming season.

[Baile Brigín 2]

Confirmed tonight that rapid testing will take place for the forthcoming season.

Only 6 months after rugby and soccer

[sid waddell]

Confirmed tonight that rapid testing will take place for the forthcoming season.

Jason Sherlock has tested positive

[Cunny Funt]

Confirmed tonight that rapid testing will take place for the forthcoming season.

Only 6 months after rugby and soccer

Such testing was only ever earmarked for the inter County winter season.