The GAA's television rights deal with Sky Sports has divided opinion up and down the country but past and present players have reacted positively to the news on Twitter ... with the exception of one or two!

Joe Brolly (@JoeBrolly1993)
The GAA's new motto: Pay per view but not pay for play

Bernard Brogan (@bernardbrogan)
Sky will do an incredible job at promoting our wonderfully unique games!!

Dessie Farrell (@DesmondF12)
Like other seemingly controversial departures in the past I suspect the GAA announcement today will prove to be a very good move for games.

Benny Coulter (@Coulter12Benny)
Great to see the GAA sign with Sky.Worldwide audiences which could potentially catch on around the world#timewilltell

Aaron Kernan (@AaronKernan)
How has everyone watched league games this past number of years? Don't recall the same fuss been made when the #Setanta deal was announced.

Kyle Coney (Noney) (@kyleconey1)
Looking forward to see what way things things work out with @SkySports think it's a positive move!! #GAA

Steven McDonnell (@Killeavy13)
How many people that are not happy with the #GAASkySportsDeal will actually refuse to watch games via this network? Be honest.

Joe Sheridan (@Squarecut84)
Most of the champo games will be shown on @RTEsport anyway it'll be interesting to see the way @SkySports cover and analysis the games

Eamon McGee (@EamonMcGee)
Come on now lads less of the negativity regarding SKY deal, be proud that International company like sky want to be part of the GAA

Dónal Óg Cusack (@DonalOgC)
I welcome anything that increases the exposure of our games/players...courageous move by Páraic Duffy...credit deserved...#skygaa

Barry Cahill (@barrycahilldub)
Great to see @SkySports partnering with #GAA. Progressive step which helps grow our games both at home & abroad.

Anthony Moyles (@moylesiea)
Seems like the most annoyed by the GAA/Sky decision r the very people who r going 2b threatened the most by the increased competition

Darran O'Sullivan (@Darransull86)
Great to hear the #GAA have signed a deal with #SKY exciting times ahead... #GAAFootballFriday instead of SoccerSaturday

Colm Parkinson (@Woolberto)
I'm delighted with this Sky deal. Very exciting seeing the GAA on Sky Sports news there. Can't wait to see what they bring to the table Tweet

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