RTÉ Sport Journalist Cork GAA's sponsorship deal with Sports Direct is not something the players have discussed, but football captain Ian Maguire sees it as a positive to be associated with Premier League club Newcastle United. Maguire was speaking at the launch of Cork's new jersey, which bears the logo of Sports Direct, a sportswear company run by Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley that has faced questions in the UK around its work practices. Ashley was called before a UK Parliamentary committee to answer questions on work practices, including zero- hour contracts and rates of pay considered to be below the minimum wage.