HITTING THE OFF SWITCH

PFAI chief insists a total blackout from the pressures to stay on treadmill will benefit clubs and players

- BY PAUL O'HEHIR

LEAGUE OF IRELAND players have agreed to a two-week blackout on clubs using technology to track their fitness in the off season.

They initially wanted a four-week lockdown where their physical activity was not being monitored, but have indicated they will meet clubs halfway.

The proposal is that players get a four-week off-season break after their final game of the season, with “at least two of those weeks being completely commitment free”.

PFA Ireland chief Stephen McGuinness wrote to all clubs this week, requesting their co-operation ahead of formally introducing the measure to standard player contracts.