Donegal have mentioned that it’s “most regrettable” and “very disappointing” that their request to play their All-Eire quarter-final towards Monaghan on Sunday was denied.
Jim McGuinness’ aspect face Monaghan on Saturday within the first of the double-header of final eight ties at Croke Park that day with throw-in set for 16:00 BST earlier than Tyrone face Dublin within the later sport.
Meath tackle Galway while holders Armagh face Kerry on Sunday on the identical venue.
That is regardless of Donegal requesting a Sunday fixture to have an additional day’s restoration because the final eight tie will probably be a ninth Championship match within the house of 12 weeks for the county.
It’s schedule that McGuinness admitted after their preliminary quarter-final win towards Louth on Sunday, was “gruelling”.
In a press release from the county board, Donegal have been vital of the choice to disclaim their request.
“No different county has performed as many matches as Donegal on this 12 months’s Championship. To compound the bodily and psychological calls for, these eight video games have been performed inside an 11-week window,” the assertion mentioned.
“Match quantity 9 comes this Saturday lower than 12 weeks after enjoying Derry within the Ulster Championship preliminary spherical on 6 April.
“On that foundation, we thought it wholly cheap and full justified to hunt an additional day restoration time for our gamers this weekend,” the assertion continued.
“Donegal concludes that it’s most regrettable and really disappointing that our request has been turned down. We really feel the welfare of our gamers was not adequately thought-about within the decision-making course of.”
