Mayo women's football line remains "personal and sensitive"

The two factions of Mayo's women's football keep abad of exactly what are the "personal and sensitive" players' welfare problems that led 10 team members to withdraw from the panel more early this week. -Star Cora Staunton

Mayo manager Peter Leahy is determined to continue, refusing to comment in detail on the reasons for their withdrawal and instead focusing on the qualifying opening match of Ireland against Cavan in Clones Saturday.

Team members, including Staunton, captain Sarah Tierney and vice-captain Fiona McHale, retired on Monday, as did team coach Michael McHale, Fiona's father, and all of the Carnacon club.

Brief statement through the Association of Female Gaelic Players (WGPA) citing players' welfare issues as their only reason for retiring.

"We have moved away from the Mayo panel for the well-being of players who are personal and sensitive to the players involved, out of respect for the girls who play on the weekends and for ourselves, we will not comment more … We wish good luck to the Mayo team for its Saturday match. "

However, the Mayo Ladies Gaelic Football Association (LGFA) has now given its full support to Leahy, who has named her team for Saturday's game and still includes 10 team that started the final defeat of Connacht in Galway.

"I'm getting ready for a championship game on Saturday, and as soon as it's over, I'll give you the facts," said Leahy, who was also involved as a coach under Frank Browne's direction last year.

Coaching Guidelines

The Mayo Board is pleased that Leahy has adhered to the guidelines and established coaching structures when he took the lead of the team, and he informed the 28 other members of the team that support. "

Their statement stated:" The Mayo LGFA Board of Directors is acutely aware of the crucial importance of the welfare of the players. The well-being of the players is fundamental for all coaching and management structures.

"A comprehensive program is in place to ensure that all Mayo players can train and behave in a safe and supportive environment. "In the light of media speculation about personal and sensitive unspecified issues, the board believes that it is important to state that the management team has adhered to all established protocols and guidelines. [19659002] "The board has made players and management aware of our total support, and we will continue to work with all parties to find an amicable solution." We invite all fans Mayo to come support the team in the qualifying match against Ireland against Cavan and the rest of the season. "

Speculation

WGPA also issued a short statement supporting the players, and calling for an end to speculation around the story. "We are aware of the issues and support all players, we recognize the physical and emotional commitment required to operate at the highest level of our games, and we respect the decision of all individual players regarding their own gaming experience.

"We would now call for an end to speculation on the subject. , and that all players are supported on and off the field. WGPA will continue to work with everyone individually and collectively in the best interest of Mayo Women's Football. "

Mayo lost to Galway in the Connacht final in June, but is still in the running for the Irish championship alongside Cavan and the reigning Dublin champions.