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I think both JC and Donal Og came across poorly. It was strange timing on her part to bring it up on a day that was exclusively for Hurling, and it wasn't a topic that needed addressing as though he had brought the show into disrupte and needed to make a grovelling apology. It was poor from Donal Og that he wasn't willing to offer any response to the questions being asked, and makes me think that he isn't going to be appearing on TSG much longer. PK57 (Louth) - Posts: 1656 - 22/05/2023 12:19:00 2480446 Link 0 |
I think what transpired yesterday is the latest in a range of how gaa coverage and punditry has detiorated over the last decade. RTE needs to review its coverage and the product on offer to the public. Pundits like DOG being allowed to go on a rant about football should not be tolerated. What he said about the football structure applies even more to the hurling landscape. The hurling structure isn't working as is proven, with comments from john mullane highlighting issues with the munster and leinster championships. If DOG was doing his job properly; he would be discussing how to fix the hurling championship. wicklowsupport (Wicklow) - Posts: 1930 - 22/05/2023 12:53:47 2480473 Link 2 |
Cusack came across very badly. Quite aggressive in accusing JC of not quoting him properly (she actually did). It was a legitimate question to ask of someone employed by the show given the furore caused by his comments in the days prior. The notion that you can't discuss a nasty swipe taken by an RTE employee during a hurling podcast because you are somehow only supposed to discuss hurling on muster hurling championship day, is as laughable as it is hypocritical. God be with the days when you could admit you stuck your foot in your mouth, apologise and have a good laugh and move on. LongfordgaaAbú (Longford) - Posts: 483 - 22/05/2023 13:00:49 2480480 Link 5 |
They were on the sideline at a Tailteann Cup game at the time - I think the question was fair enough in that context. And he's not a random hurling pundit, he's the President of the GPA.
TheHuckleBuck (Galway) - Posts: 24 - 22/05/2023 13:18:52 2480491 Link 0 |
Precisely what we'd expect from a hurling snob.
StopTheLights (Galway) - Posts: 351 - 22/05/2023 13:37:14 2480501 Link 1 |
I found the start of the Sunday game live uncomfortable! Licking my chops at a good day of hurling and then the tic tok cup takes centre stage! It was like social media hitting live TV! Ban (Westmeath) - Posts: 1424 - 22/05/2023 13:38:01 2480502 Link 0 |
Fact Checker.............. Tipp is actually a good footballing county.
StopTheLights (Galway) - Posts: 351 - 22/05/2023 13:38:58 2480503 Link 0 |
Very well said!!!
StopTheLights (Galway) - Posts: 351 - 22/05/2023 13:41:18 2480505 Link 0 |
Aggressive - that's the word.
Cbar (Mayo) - Posts: 308 - 22/05/2023 14:06:59 2480515 Link 1 |
Daly and Canning have too much class for that behavior. How weak can you get.... Joanne quoted Cusack directly, then he whines that he was misquoted to avoid addressing or apologizing for his idiotic statement. He sees himself as the hurling Messiah, he's actually the opposite. StopTheLights (Galway) - Posts: 351 - 22/05/2023 14:07:30 2480517 Link 2 |
And have numerous Munster and AI titles to prove it.
Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 12294 - 22/05/2023 14:11:45 2480519 Link 0 |
Westmeath have only participated in half the round robins that Waterford have and have already picked up more points overall.
Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 12294 - 22/05/2023 14:16:24 2480524 Link 0 |
It wasn't strange timing. What Dónal Óg said about the Tailteann Cup had been the main topic of discussion in GAA circles and in the GAA media last week. It would have been remiss of RTÉ and Joanne Cantwell not to raise the issue. Dónal Óg's response was both evasive and obnoxious.
Greengrass (Louth) - Posts: 6031 - 22/05/2023 14:38:34 2480542 Link 1 |
Joanne Cantwell did her job and she did it very well.
Greengrass (Louth) - Posts: 6031 - 22/05/2023 14:44:03 2480545 Link 2 |
Was it just me who thought that Donal Og might have as well just said the same thing about any of the other hurling tiers. His point was if its not the top competition then its a waste of time. tiobraid (Tipperary) - Posts: 4119 - 22/05/2023 14:55:51 2480555 Link 1 |
If DOG wanted to help hurling then he should make sure he is informed. There was a hurling development manager in place from 2016 to 2021 and he did great work. It's why the Celtic Challenge was set up. I know that two new clubs in Sligo are set to field at adult level soon. The next step should be fixing the U20 structure and getting more clubs to take up youth hurling. Donal Og could step up and apply for the role. Munster hurling on TV isn't going to help the promotion of hurling in Ulster or Connacht. Neither are unworkable ideas like a Team Ulster. Rolo2010 (Donegal) - Posts: 739 - 22/05/2023 15:09:07 2480569 Link 1 |
What do you think her job is?
Ban (Westmeath) - Posts: 1424 - 22/05/2023 15:26:26 2480581 Link 0 |
The first thing Donal Og said after the Joe McDonagh final last year was that the standard was poor. The two Tipp pundits (Sheedy and Cummins) are much better.
Rolo2010 (Donegal) - Posts: 739 - 22/05/2023 15:39:17 2480586 Link 0 |
Funny how Donal Og can give it out but gets very defensive when carlovia (None) - Posts: 1518 - 22/05/2023 16:02:50 2480593 Link 1 |
Eh she presents The Sunday Game. Dónal Óg disparaged the Tailteann Cup twice. When asked the question he didn't even have the bottle to stand over his remarks.
Greengrass (Louth) - Posts: 6031 - 22/05/2023 16:52:37 2480620 Link 1 |