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TYRONE GAA has issued a statement saying they are not in a position to field a team for next Saturday’s All-Ireland semi-final against Kerry.
This could mean Kerry will face either Mayo or Dublin in the All-Ireland final which, it is assumed, will now take place on the original date of Sunday, August 29.
However, the GAA have yet to comment and, while unlikely, could yet decide to defer next week’s semi-final to the following weekend to allow further time for the Tyrone squad to recover.
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“This morning, the Tyrone GAA Management Committee has decided that it is not in a position to field its senior football team in the rescheduled All-Ireland football championship semi-final in Croke Park, on next Saturday,” said the Tyrone GAA statement.
“Having received expert medical opinion on the existing, and future health and welfare of the players who contracted the Covid-19 virus during the period of this last two weeks, and following consultation with the team’s management, this decision has been made with the greatest reluctance, and with deep regret.
“It is acknowledged that the decision taken will cause major disappointment and significant inconvenience for the Association, in general, the GAA fraternity of Kerry, and especially for Tyrone’s patrons and supporters, but the welfare and safety of players has been the over-riding factor in all considerations of this difficult situation.”
