GAA's return to play will involve delicate balancing act and best available advice

Monaghan county chairman Michael McMahon. Photo: Philip Fitzpatrick/Sportsfile

Dick Clerkin

On Sunday afternoon at the same time Monaghan and Cavan should have been reflecting on a mouthwatering Ulster Championship tie in Clones, #Covididiots was trending on twitter. Images of jubilant VE-celebrating Brits singing Vera Lynn took over social media where Seamus 'Banty' McEnaney, Marty Morrissey et al should have reigned.

From the moment this year's draw was made, Seamus, along with every Monaghan player and supporter, would have been salivating at the prospect of a rematch with our neighbours following last summer's humbling defeat.