Pat Spillane urges GAA to heed GPA warning

Pat Spillane has firmly backed the Gaelic Player Association's stance on the ongoing stand-off with the GAA over mileage expenses.

Over the weekend, some teams boycotted media duties to highlight the issue, with the GPA saying it was "extremely disappointed" that the GAA is seeking to continue cost-savings on player expenses and allowances introduced during the pandemic in 2022.

CEO of the GPA Tom Parsons told Allianz League Sunday that they were prepared to go further, and speaking on the RTÉ GAA Podcast, Spillane was totally understanding of their position.

"Down through the years, I haven’t been a supporter of the GPA," said the Kerry man.

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"But, you know what? I’m with them on this, I really am with them on this. I see where they’re coming from.

"I think it all comes down to respect. This is about respect. Respect for the inter-county players, giving them fair expenses, making sure their expenses are paid on time. In these difficult times financially, making sure that they’re not out of pocket.

"I think they deserve fair play, they need to be shown respect and I think the GAA needs to get their act together and heed the warning from Tom Parsons and the GPA."

In a statement provided to RTÉ Sport, the GAA said the majority of the cost of mileage for inter-county teams is borne by individual