RTE’s The Sunday Game forced into drastic broadcast change after backlash from GAA supporters [Video]

AFTER several days of build-up, there was no in-depth discussion on whether All-Ireland finals should revert to September on The Sunday Game.

RTE had promised that the ongoing point of contention would be debated in the wake of GAA President Jarlath Burns suggesting he’d be open to it.

In the run-up to Sunday’s broadcast there were several calls for engagement across its social media channelsCredit: @TheSundayGame

Ultimately neither Enda McGinley and Cora Staunton nor Dónal Óg Cusack and Jackie Tyrrell dove into the rumbling watercooler topic of the condensed inter-county calendarCredit: @TheSundayGame

Kerry legend Darran O’Sullivan was among several viewers who was unimpressed by how Roscommon versus Mayo was recapped

However, the prevailing response it got when publicising the segment and requesting feedback boiled down to people simply calling for them to ditch it altogether and focus on showcasing as many highlights as possible.

After all, it was an especially hectic weekend of Championship action …

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