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GAA Referee Calls for Removal of Stand Assessor

Former referee Fergal Horgan calls on GAA to 'get rid of the assessor in the stand' Irish ExaminerMartin Breheny: The game is up – hurling now needs two referees to cope with modern demands The Irish IndependentEx-referee agrees…

By Javier Moreno - Sports Editor Updated February 11, 2026

GAA Referee Calls for Removal of Stand Assessor

Former referee Fergal Horgan calls on GAA to ‘get rid of the assessor in the stand’ Irish Examiner
Martin Breheny: The game is up – hurling now needs two referees to cope with modern demands The Irish Independent
Ex-referee agrees with Cork boss to make huge change in GAA officiating SportsJOE
Colm Keys: Hurling and football rules need closer alignment to take the assessors out of the firing line The Irish Independent
Brian Gavin: Leadership void to blame for inconsistent hurling refereeing Irish Examiner

date:2026-02-11 13:45:00

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