The quality of GAA pundits... McHugh, he's like most of the Sunday Game crew, just says the first thing that comes into his head. Let's not forget this is the man who described Colm Cooper – the Messi of Gaelic football – as a one-trick pony or whatever the hell it was. Jesus wept!
I didn't read or see his piece but maybe he means like legitimately paid, as in a full time position with a contract in place and paying tax ect.
With players holding so much power these days and the time and hours managers put in maybe it actually does need to be looked at in a legitimate sort of way?