Rebel Panels officially on strike

December 10th, 2007

I read in the Examiner today that the two panels are now on strike. It is no longer just the footballers!

“As of now, the Cork players are officially unavailable to the hurling and football managers. They have resigned from the panels.”

So what does this mean? Does it mean we are going to give our opponents a walkover in matches, maybe even not contest the Championship in the Summer?

“There is a clear understanding among the group that this could mean opting out of inter-county action for the year. Some have already presumed that.”

I agree with the sentiments of the panel, not allowing the coach to pick his selectors is a stupid move but surely if the clubs voted that was the players should follow it? I mean that is democracy after all. You have to go with the will of the majority, even if the majority are idiots? I mean just look at the Government we’ve had for the last few years.

I don’t know if I agree with them going on strike. Perhaps holding up games for a few minutes or something a little less extreme would sit better with people. They’ll have to be careful now that a new panel is drafted in and they lose their place. I mean it is a team sport. People come to follow Cork and not necessarily the individuals who are playing for Cork. As long as there is a Cork team on the field Cork people will follow it, regardless of who makes it up.

I really hope they County Board and the clubs rescind the ruling for the good of Cork hurling. But they may not because of the strike action. They will probably be worried if they rescind the ruling the players will go on strike for any little grievance in the future.

However the last time they went on strike they came out playing better than ever after it. So maybe it might be for the best after all.

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