With no finals due to be played in Division 2 and Division 4, plus the possibility of the something similar happening in Divisions 1 and 4, Colm Cooper believes the integrity of the Allianz Football Leagues “is under threat”.

Following the weekend’s results, there will be no final in Division 2 because Mayo and Clare are both scheduled to play championship games over the weekend of June 26/27.

The same applies in Division 4 as Louth and Carlow will also be out on championship duty that weekend.

Speaking on last night’s ‘Sunday Game’, the Kerry great said: “I don't like it and I think the integrity of the competition is under threat.

“If you start a competition you need to be in a position where you're able to finish it. I understand Covid, I understand time restrictions. But I think asking teams to go out three weekends in a row, and teams fighting for their life - promotion or relegation - you have to be a in position where you're finishing competitions.”

He added: “Surely if we're going into a competition let's make every effort to make sure that we can complete them, regardless of which teams are in the final.

“For me it doesn't make sense - I wouldn't be too pleased about it. People will say that was decided before the competition was set out but it doesn't wash with me.”

Colm Cooper believes the integrity of the National Football League is under threat due to the potential for no finals to take place in any divisions https://t.co/bu3wGiMz04 #rtegaa

— RTÉ GAA (@RTEgaa) May 31, 2021

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