https://www.rte.ie/sport/football/2026/0119/1553931-dublin-players-planning-allianz-protests-for-leagues/

Not so sure players should be getting involved in political protests (if this is the correct word to use in this case) at games tbh.

This could open a right can of worms....

Whether people believe in it or not - I dont think players should be getting involved imo.

Fionn (Dublin) - Posts: 4768 - 19/01/2026 17:09:45    2651942

What's happening in the world today sees stark injustice growing by the second. Its a small gesture against that, but that's all it is going to be, a simple gesture by a small group of amateur sportsmen, which they are entitled to do. They own their own values/image and they are not obliged to stand in front of any sort of branding.
I agree that politics and sport should probably not mix, sports (especially amateur sports ) should be about escapism from the daily horrific news.
I respect their gesture but I'd be more hoping to see them defend better as a unit, and then try to take advantage of the new rules while getting more 2 pointers on the scoreboard.

Beelzedub (Dublin) - Posts: 486 - 20/01/2026 14:02:05    2652088