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Thomas O Se says 12 weeks for it is "a joke". It's a tricky one. TheUsername (Dublin) - Posts: 4445 - 05/06/2017 23:16:32 1995316 Link 0 |
It's worth mentioning Tipp have appealed over Comerford ban as well, could be an easy out for everyone here with the point mate. TheUsername (Dublin) - Posts: 4445 - 05/06/2017 23:21:33 1995319 Link 1 |
We just have higher standards to maintain. Our hurling manager isn't afraid to drop all star hurlers from his panel. Striking an official isn't accepted in Tipp no matter who you are. Killarney.87 (Tipperary) - Posts: 2513 - 05/06/2017 23:27:35 1995324 Link 2 |
What match were you looking at murphy wasn't able for Fenton yesterday he offered very little before the sending off .His midfield partner was the only carlow player to give it a go
dubarra (Wicklow) - Posts: 541 - 05/06/2017 23:43:24 1995334 Link 3 |
It's almost laughable Dublin 'so called GAA fans' on here already looking for loopholes to get the guilty party off ....... he'll get what he rightfully deserves this afternoon! Broke the rules, must serve his punishment! Ciarrai Abu (Overseas) - Posts: 1050 - 06/06/2017 10:16:38 1995413 Link 1 |
Yeah I heard Connolly goggled if he was allowed to touch a linesman but nothing came up about it so he said.. ah sure feck it! He has nothing to answer for if you ask me! jimbodub (Dublin) - Posts: 20600 - 06/06/2017 10:27:58 1995421 Link 7 |
Another one joins the lynch mob in wanting a player suspended for the whole summer for a nothing incident. In all my 50 yrs of following Gaelic Games I've never witnessed such a witch hunt .If one had not seen the incident you would think Connolly had kicked the linesman and ref around the field .
dubarra (Wicklow) - Posts: 541 - 06/06/2017 10:45:23 1995435 Link 2 |
Confident yes but local Derby could go either way
LLG (Westmeath) - Posts: 52 - 06/06/2017 10:54:07 1995440 Link 0 |
Gaa need to stay consistent here and issue the 12 week ban, they need to keep with making a strong message that officials simply cannot be touched / interfered with during a match, end of!! keithlemon (Australia) - Posts: 920 - 06/06/2017 11:31:27 1995468 Link 2 |
This is a blessing for Dublin to be honest. He has been a liability for some time now and his only contributions are sporadic highlight reel scores. I honestly believe Dublin will be a better team with him off the pitch. Niall Scully got through a mountain of work the last day something Connolly hasn't been doing for some time now. I'd imagine another similar type of player being integrated and Dublin will be a better functioning outfit for it which is bad news for the rest of us. BuffyBoffy (Mayo) - Posts: 244 - 06/06/2017 11:52:21 1995487 Link 2 |
You don't remember the Paul Galvin witch hunt no? Led by RTÉ and the Sunday game , Paul actually got an initial 6 months ban which was reduced to 3 months after appeal. How about the Sean cavanagh witch hunt? Again led by RTÉ and the Sunday game. KingdomBoy1 (Kerry) - Posts: 14092 - 06/06/2017 12:05:58 1995497 Link 1 |
I don't really have any strong views on this subject as I can see both sides. TheHermit (Kerry) - Posts: 6354 - 06/06/2017 12:17:21 1995508 Link 2 |
So by your reckoning two wrongs make a right. ?
dubarra (Wicklow) - Posts: 541 - 06/06/2017 12:23:46 1995512 Link 2 |
This is a very fair and honest point from a Dublin supporter. Lee Keegan definitely plays the game on the edge and has got involved in some off the ball stuff in recent years but he shows great respect when it comes to officials. Remember when he got black carded in last years all ireland final replay, he accepted the decision and jogged off the field. The same can't be said for Connolly when he picks up a card of any colour. To be fair to Connolly he is in the majority when it comes to these scenarios as most players seem to struggle accepting decisions that go against. Brendan Murphy didn't cover himself in glory when he got sent off either. That said I don't think it comes into too many players heads to lay a hand on the referee/linesman when remonstrating with them because it will land them in hot water. You do see on occasion maybe the ref puts his hand on the player's shoulder while explaining a decision or vice versa but it's never in an agressive manner so people trying to compare these sort of scenarios with what Connolly done need to stop being in denial.
Mobot (Donegal) - Posts: 459 - 06/06/2017 12:27:51 1995515 Link 0 |
You must've taken some time off between the drawn final and the replay last year then?? It's a 12 week ban. Simple. Is it in the player's best interest for Dublin GAA to get him off the hook time and time again? You really have to wonder! cavanman47 (Cavan) - Posts: 5016 - 06/06/2017 12:35:20 1995524 Link 1 |
They are called RULES ffs! Why do you think they are there? So Connolly and Dublin can break them and get off all the time on technicalities and lawyers??
Ulsterman (Antrim) - Posts: 9706 - 06/06/2017 12:40:37 1995528 Link 1 |
you said you have never seen a witch hunt like it and I just gave you 2 examples of even bigger witch hunts. The man has done wrong, so should that be ignored? KingdomBoy1 (Kerry) - Posts: 14092 - 06/06/2017 12:41:34 1995529 Link 0 |
Dubharra you can take whatever moral high ground you so wish to, however all anyone is asking for is consistency! Ciarrai Abu (Overseas) - Posts: 1050 - 06/06/2017 12:42:12 1995531 Link 0 |
Ah but it's Dublin and we have seen their Teflon status over the past few years where nothing seems to stick. As I have said already Dublin have been accused of biting, eye gouging, off the ball hits and every time they come up smelling of roses. Connelly's incident was minor BUT as Spillane said it's black and white according to the regulations. "Minor Interference, motion towards, physical contact" of the officials carries a 12 week ban. The dictatorial arrogance and dismissive ignorance of many Dublin fans is galling, it's as Dublin don't have to answer to anyone and the rules don't apply. If Connolly and Dublin wriggle out of this on a technicality or the use of top legal briefs then the rest of us may as well fold up the tent and walk away for good. Ulsterman (Antrim) - Posts: 9706 - 06/06/2017 12:50:46 1995534 Link 0 |
Thats an odd one mate, why would you take unbradge with the County Board providing good legal representation to amueter sportsman to provide him with the best support to preserve his rights. Personally think today will be a non event, he will get 12 weeks. Hearings and appeals will be next step. Hopefully young Comerford get his reduced as well. TheUsername (Dublin) - Posts: 4445 - 06/06/2017 12:54:34 1995539 Link 1 |