We are all kissy-kissy now - Griffin on GAA/CPA relations
March 05, 2021
Liam Griffin, CPA Executive Member
Liam Griffin reckons the dissolution of the Club Players Association may not sadden too many in the Croke Park hierarchy.
On Wednesday, the players body announced that it dissolved as their aim of ‘Fixing the Fixtures’ was now complete following the GAA’s decision to go with a split season model.
Speaking on Off The Ball this week, the now former CPA chief reflected on what was often a tetchy reception they received over the past number of years. I didn t get too many hugs and kisses when they were going about the place, I ll tell you that, said Griffin.
Task complete as Club Players Association disbands
March 03, 2021
A view of the CPA fixtures proposal
The Club Players Association has announced that it has dissolved as their aim of ‘Fixing the Fixtures’ is complete following the GAA’s decision to go with a split season model.
Founded in 2016 with Michael Briody as Chairman, the CPA’s main aim was to see club players nationwide given set, guaranteed and fair fixtures that were not likely to change at a whim due to the intercounty game.
They proposed many fixture solutions but withdrew from then GAA President John Horan s Fixtures TaskForce in 2019 when they claimed it was set-up to merely ratify the status quo .