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Wed 06 Jun 2007If GAA want respect, they need to earn itThe 'Semplegate Saga' was a prime illustration of how lack of communication and consultation has stoked resentment among players, writes Jack O'Connor.I watched some hurling at the weekend. A huge part of the attraction of Gaelic games is the passion displayed by the people involved, players, mentors, managers and supporters. It's genuine, it's authentic and it's very Irish. It was so evident last Sunday in the Gaelic Grounds, where the supporters and players were feeding off each other. It spilled over a little bit near the end when the delirious Limerick supporters invaded the pitch, but it was a magical thing to watch.