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This Ian Galvin appeal has turned into a real mess he was red carded by Paul O Dwyer both analysts on Sunday game said it wasn't even a yellow. The first committee apparently agreed that it was to be rescinded but an unknown source who they wont name, was supposed to have made representations changed the situation.

It was passed to a second committee who upheld sending off

How is this right real victim is Ian Galvin & Clare hurling an unknown entity can have this much power without any transparency wont name who allegedly approached them its like something out of the Cold War era.

Simply not good enough from the GAA of course I agree that there should be no canvassing but its the cloak & dagger that gets me.

clooney (Clare) - Posts: 985 - 13/05/2022 08:51:59    2416789

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Replying To clooney:  "This Ian Galvin appeal has turned into a real mess he was red carded by Paul O Dwyer both analysts on Sunday game said it wasn't even a yellow. The first committee apparently agreed that it was to be rescinded but an unknown source who they wont name, was supposed to have made representations changed the situation.

It was passed to a second committee who upheld sending off

How is this right real victim is Ian Galvin & Clare hurling an unknown entity can have this much power without any transparency wont name who allegedly approached them its like something out of the Cold War era.

Simply not good enough from the GAA of course I agree that there should be no canvassing but its the cloak & dagger that gets me."
It's a shame for Galvin if that's true. Both reds were laughable but the players that got them sent off should have been suspended for me. If this happened it would clean up a huge amount of simulation which sadly has crept into our game.

On the canvassing. Surely if it was a nobody then it wouldn't have been a big deal. It must have been someone of note??

daveboy (Limerick) - Posts: 1197 - 13/05/2022 10:17:58    2416805

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Replying To clooney:  "This Ian Galvin appeal has turned into a real mess he was red carded by Paul O Dwyer both analysts on Sunday game said it wasn't even a yellow. The first committee apparently agreed that it was to be rescinded but an unknown source who they wont name, was supposed to have made representations changed the situation.

It was passed to a second committee who upheld sending off

How is this right real victim is Ian Galvin & Clare hurling an unknown entity can have this much power without any transparency wont name who allegedly approached them its like something out of the Cold War era.

Simply not good enough from the GAA of course I agree that there should be no canvassing but its the cloak & dagger that gets me."
Its hard to fathom when you see the footage there is no strike but there is clear footage of Downey kicking a Clare player on the ground and nothing made of it.

LohansRedHelmet (Clare) - Posts: 2697 - 13/05/2022 10:28:51    2416811

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Replying To MesAmis:  "Agreed, super game. I thought Tipp were brilliant in normal time when they went down to 14.

Very harsh way to lose minor Final imo. Don't like it at all."
I think Clare management played into Tipps hands when they went down to 14. How the left their sweeper free to puck ball down on top of our defenders is a mystery. That being said our defense looked like headless chickens at times with the free man. Its all very hard to explain, we really should have finished the game then and there.

LohansRedHelmet (Clare) - Posts: 2697 - 13/05/2022 10:31:50    2416812

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Surely who ever interfered in the galvin situation has to be named..I agree with other posters they must have some say in things..it wasn't a sending off and how he has a one match suspension is disgraceful..amazing up north most of the suspensions were squashed when it looked way worse..think explanations needed and looking forward to see how rest of season and sending offs are dealt with..

CTGAA10 (Limerick) - Posts: 2510 - 13/05/2022 11:12:30    2416831

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Replying To LohansRedHelmet:  "I think Clare management played into Tipps hands when they went down to 14. How the left their sweeper free to puck ball down on top of our defenders is a mystery. That being said our defense looked like headless chickens at times with the free man. Its all very hard to explain, we really should have finished the game then and there."
Was at match & also listening to Clare FM Colin Ryan Co commentator was pleading for them to send James Hegarty or one of the corner backs up to mark sweeper IMO Clare always find it hard to get a victory when things are see saw tight games we seem to need to be 6 points better team to win.

Tipp subs were the difference our management must not have much faith in our subs as they brought back on 2 players who were already subbed.

However a lot of progress made we badly missed Stritch in midfield but this is a fine team really good to watch work lines well sometimes overdoing the short game maybe if we could work on winning some long puckouts in the air we would be in business.

Eoghan Gunning looked class but all the backs were good odd cheap free but real potential was surprised that Danann Fox diden't feature really skilful forward

clooney (Clare) - Posts: 985 - 13/05/2022 11:21:47    2416832

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Replying To LohansRedHelmet:  "I think Clare management played into Tipps hands when they went down to 14. How the left their sweeper free to puck ball down on top of our defenders is a mystery. That being said our defense looked like headless chickens at times with the free man. Its all very hard to explain, we really should have finished the game then and there."
Bit harsh on the players. Adult teams sometimes struggle with an extra man and I've been involved in teams myself who have. Being smart and calm on the ball comes with experience. The result could end being a good thing for Clare. I think theyre guaranteed at least two more games. Tipp are only guaranteed one.

tiobraid (Tipperary) - Posts: 4119 - 13/05/2022 11:48:05    2416838

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Not many would have envisaged Clare being top of Table in Munster this morning but fair play to Brian & his backroom team.

Clare are playing great hurling using the ball like Limerick great scores yesterday the panel is getting better all the time Reidy & Meehan & Mounsey flying yesterday & it seems McCrathy O Connor & Rodgers making great progress as well

Something off in Waterford definitely never looked interested at all must hate coming to Ennis.

Munster final hoping for great game

clooney (Clare) - Posts: 985 - 23/05/2022 08:39:32    2419564

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This team is primed for a right rattle off the champions. Lohan has our team playing at 110%. Confidence is soaring. Nothing to fear for June 5th

LohansRedHelmet (Clare) - Posts: 2697 - 25/05/2022 16:58:56    2420230

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It is incredible what Brian Lohan has done with this team. Got some of the greats back to top form and added pieces to improve them. Above all driven with a passion and desire to win. Admiration is all one can have. Limerick will have to be at their best against them. Great final should be on the cards.

Canuck (Waterford) - Posts: 3044 - 27/05/2022 21:32:13    2420540

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It is incredible what Brian Lohan has done with this team. Got some of the greats back to top form and added pieces to improve them. Above all driven with a passion and desire to win. Admiration is all one can have. Limerick will have to be at their best against them. Great final should be on the cards.

Canuck (Waterford) - Posts: 3044 - 27/05/2022 21:43:21    2420546

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Replying To Canuck:  "It is incredible what Brian Lohan has done with this team. Got some of the greats back to top form and added pieces to improve them. Above all driven with a passion and desire to win. Admiration is all one can have. Limerick will have to be at their best against them. Great final should be on the cards."
If Brian Lohan and Sean Treacy couldn't motivate you nobody could!!

Bon (Kildare) - Posts: 2320 - 28/05/2022 11:27:18    2420572

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Munster Final

We are on count down to Munster Final now, cant wait looking forward to trojan battle, of course Limerick will be clear favourites but Clare will give it a right go our bench now a lot stronger we will have Shans/Meehan/Mounsey to come on in the forwards and Browne Fitzgerald & C Nolan as cover in the backs.

It was a good call to leave off the 4 lads for the Waterford match as we amassed 3.26 from play without TK I know Waterford were a shadow of themselves and all that.

Pat O Connor is back training too early for him to make panel and I believe Aidan McCarthy is doing light training what an addition he would be.

Clare are playing some of the best hurling that I can ever remember our forward line hold enormous potential because apart from addition of Peter & Shane from last year Fitz is having the season of a lifetime I always thought that he has the potential to be like G Hegarthy tall, good of both sides, fast, but he needs to be more dominant in the air. TK is TK and in Ian Galvin & D Reidy both are very efficient Galvin not at his best last day but still was involved in 1.02 of scoring made Reidys goal with superb pass.

I have no fear that our backs and midfield will hold there own Malone does so much unseen good work and Taylor now has a physical edge to him super engine capable of scoring 4 or 5 points.

Rory Hayes is best back in Country at moment so composed and skillful would love to see him further out the Field so he's so badly needed back there.
I feel David McInerney holds the key if he has a good game on Hego Limerick could struggle

Roll on Sunday

clooney (Clare) - Posts: 985 - 30/05/2022 10:04:33    2420959

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Replying To clooney:  "Munster Final

We are on count down to Munster Final now, cant wait looking forward to trojan battle, of course Limerick will be clear favourites but Clare will give it a right go our bench now a lot stronger we will have Shans/Meehan/Mounsey to come on in the forwards and Browne Fitzgerald & C Nolan as cover in the backs.

It was a good call to leave off the 4 lads for the Waterford match as we amassed 3.26 from play without TK I know Waterford were a shadow of themselves and all that.

Pat O Connor is back training too early for him to make panel and I believe Aidan McCarthy is doing light training what an addition he would be.

Clare are playing some of the best hurling that I can ever remember our forward line hold enormous potential because apart from addition of Peter & Shane from last year Fitz is having the season of a lifetime I always thought that he has the potential to be like G Hegarthy tall, good of both sides, fast, but he needs to be more dominant in the air. TK is TK and in Ian Galvin & D Reidy both are very efficient Galvin not at his best last day but still was involved in 1.02 of scoring made Reidys goal with superb pass.

I have no fear that our backs and midfield will hold there own Malone does so much unseen good work and Taylor now has a physical edge to him super engine capable of scoring 4 or 5 points.

Rory Hayes is best back in Country at moment so composed and skillful would love to see him further out the Field so he's so badly needed back there.
I feel David McInerney holds the key if he has a good game on Hego Limerick could struggle

Roll on Sunday"
Limerick would be hard pressed to beat Clare even with Lynch, PC and O' Neill playing and fully fit. I definitely feel it is advantage the Banner now.

Oldtourman (Limerick) - Posts: 4490 - 30/05/2022 11:52:32    2421020

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Replying To Oldtourman:  "Limerick would be hard pressed to beat Clare even with Lynch, PC and O' Neill playing and fully fit. I definitely feel it is advantage the Banner now."
Haha - good one.

Limerick are favorites and rightly so. Clare 7/2 with bookies is a fair reflection. Clare have a 25% chance IMO

LohansRedHelmet (Clare) - Posts: 2697 - 30/05/2022 12:38:23    2421039

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Replying To LohansRedHelmet:  "Haha - good one.

Limerick are favorites and rightly so. Clare 7/2 with bookies is a fair reflection. Clare have a 25% chance IMO"
Agree Limerick are favourites but it will be no surprise to see Clare win. Did you work something out to get to the game after?

Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 15742 - 30/05/2022 13:39:57    2421077

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Replying To Oldtourman:  "Limerick would be hard pressed to beat Clare even with Lynch, PC and O' Neill playing and fully fit. I definitely feel it is advantage the Banner now."
I agree. A scenario could be that Clare win Munster and we might have a better crack off them later on, if and only if we get a few lads back from injury

Shocs07 (Limerick) - Posts: 374 - 30/05/2022 13:53:24    2421090

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Think limerick are favorites on what they have done in last 3-4 years..if it's on what we,ve seen so far this is going to be a very close match..I tipped Clare to be one of the 3 out of munster,specially with Duggar and o donnell back to full fitness..I'm looking forward to seeing if Hayes keeps going on the upward trend..will he pick up gillane or will Flanagan get the job??mcinerney on hego is huge,if hego stays hurling and gets 4 or more points limerick won't be beaten..I'm expecting a huge game from Tom morrissey..I think mike Casey has a handle on Dugan..I'm not sure what what happens with Kelly,no matter who marks him he is going to score..also o donnell might get more space than last day which might be a problem..big calls to be made as regards o neill,Flanagan,Hayes and mulcahy,who plays where??im expecting a huge physical battle with limerick just getting over the line..I hope we won't be talking about s sending off or something controversial,that might ruin the game..

CTGAA10 (Limerick) - Posts: 2510 - 30/05/2022 14:04:10    2421097

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clare are playing great stuff at the moment have to give credit, but to me are untested in the white heat of a munster final in front of a packed semple stadium games of this magnitude are second nature to this limerick team and to me thats going to be the difference . limerick have huge experience .

munsterchamps (Limerick) - Posts: 1140 - 30/05/2022 14:06:10    2421100

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Replying To CTGAA10:  "Think limerick are favorites on what they have done in last 3-4 years..if it's on what we,ve seen so far this is going to be a very close match..I tipped Clare to be one of the 3 out of munster,specially with Duggar and o donnell back to full fitness..I'm looking forward to seeing if Hayes keeps going on the upward trend..will he pick up gillane or will Flanagan get the job??mcinerney on hego is huge,if hego stays hurling and gets 4 or more points limerick won't be beaten..I'm expecting a huge game from Tom morrissey..I think mike Casey has a handle on Dugan..I'm not sure what what happens with Kelly,no matter who marks him he is going to score..also o donnell might get more space than last day which might be a problem..big calls to be made as regards o neill,Flanagan,Hayes and mulcahy,who plays where??im expecting a huge physical battle with limerick just getting over the line..I hope we won't be talking about s sending off or something controversial,that might ruin the game.."
It will be interesting to see if the two first cousins end up marking each other.

Oldtourman (Limerick) - Posts: 4490 - 30/05/2022 14:42:59    2421117

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