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MORE than 30 former Tyrone footballers have signed a letter praising the county’s current senior football team for their stance over the GAA’s sponsorship deal with Allianz.
It is understood that the Tyrone senior team decided before their recent Division Two encounter against Derry that they would not appear in front of any Allianz-branded signage for the remainder of their league campaign.
A letter praising their decision has been signed by dozens of former Tyrone senior intercounty footballers, including prominent members of the Gaels against Genocide group.
The GAA has come under fire for its relationship with the global insurer in recent months after a United Nations (UN) report alleged the company has profited from the Israeli forces’ occupation of Gaza.
The association has opted to maintain its 30-year connection with the insurer despite pressure from current and former GAA players, as well as pressure from county boards.
The letter signed by former Tyrone players reads “We have had the honour of representing Tyrone and understand that privilege comes with responsibility.
“We commend the current Tyrone panel who have taken time to debate the sponsorship of our games by a company that has direct links with the genocide in Gaza. The collective decision to demonstrate your opposition to the current sponsor shows tremendous courage and character.
“In a time of genocide, we must all do what we can, and your decision to take a stand will be remembered. We have great admiration for each member of the panel and wish you every success this year.”
The signatories are as follows:
Paul Devlin
Fay Devlin
Pascal Canavan
Peter Canavan
Sean McLaughlin
Seamus McCallan
Eugene McKenna
Aidy Morris
Adrian Cush
Joe Cassidy
Mattie McGleenan
Ciaran McBride
Stephen Conway
Ciarán Corr
Gerry Taggart
Aidan McMahon
Paul Donnelly
Chris Lawn
Ciaran Loughran
Damian Loughran
Paddy Tally
Gerard Cavlan
Ronan McGarrity
Barney Gormley
Damian Gormley
John Lynch
Damian O’Hagan
Liam Turbett
Liam Grugan
Joe McMahon
Justin McMahon
Kevin Teague
