TobeaRossie (Roscommon) - Posts: 180 - 25/05/2026 11:46:14    2675309

The 12 week ban is draconian giving the split season. Should be reduced to 8.
The rules are clearly there to protect our games. Management has the responsibility to control their players.
If Jim isn't banned it sends out the wrong message.
For too long rules are strictly applied during the league while they are more lenient during the championship which is incorrect.
The official that Gilroy hat the altercation with was not a listed official however he had to serve his ban. The player who Jim had the altercation with was a playing member so the rule must apply

Jack L (None) - Posts: 3210 - 25/05/2026 12:01:29    2675317

The problem is here there is no middle ground. 12 weeks is ridiculous and I do believe this will be looked at going forward. But also Donegal playing the victim card is also ridiculous. He pushed a player, and the wrong one. A one game ban or something would be suitable. Also I don't believe Clifford went out to catch Caolan Mc the way he did. And also the half time incident was sparked by Donegal reacting to a nothing shoulder from Clifford.


The victim complex is tiresome. I think McGuinness is an amazing coach and motivator but absolutely every word is calculated. I believe they knew he could be in trouble for this and that's why he was so petty with Tommy Rooney post match. Creating a narrative. That's all he is doing.

TheFlaker (Mayo) - Posts: 8838 - 25/05/2026 12:17:37    2675328