connolly did push the donegal player with his fist, but two donegal playears did the same to him,so it should have been two donegal players off also. It was not a red card, the game is gone bad enough without red cards for a little push.

culmore (None) - Posts: 1398 - 28/08/2011 18:49:20    1020884

agree with A-Rock but I cannot see teh card being overturned as he lead in twice... tough on the load himself though

Horsebox77 (Kerry) - Posts: 5491 - 28/08/2011 18:59:03    1020894

They were at it against us to, but ye couldnt win a free from the meath ref, he really was a joke. I know we gave away some stupid frees in the last few of extra time(tired bodies) but some cynical fouling in normal time from them and off the ball stuff the ref didnt deal with, and then you had mcguiness coming out and complaining about Kildares "mind games" if anything today highlighted the injustice done to us, and I dont give a f*** whos says get over it and stop whinging Im glad Dublin won. I tell yee that gives me great heart that our side are close, were not that far off. Patience is key and if we keep knockin on the door it will eventually open and we will make the breakthrough witha bit of f***luck which wouldnt go amiss. Looking forward to the final now! who knows could be playing the all Ireland champs in the early stages of leinster in 2012..food for thought!

lilywhitemagic (Kildare) - Posts: 1693 - 28/08/2011 19:09:50    1020905

It's an awfulshame he's gonna miss the All Ireland for such a stupid unnecessary piece of handbags. Had to go though and no way on earth it will be rescinded.

thykingdomcome (Kerry) - Posts: 1206 - 28/08/2011 19:10:15    1020907

He punched, yes punched, his opponent in the face, what a sad day to see people here defending thuggery in our games, a real shame. He deserved to walk, there is no room for hitting lads in the face in our games.

Scruffy2Donut (Cavan) - Posts: 1112 - 28/08/2011 19:23:36    1020931

Its a sad day for gaelic football.Not alone was it painful to watch but the Officials made a big clanger. Connolly gave te Donegal lad a push with his fists but the Ref shod have given a red card to the fella who went down holding his face. What a joke. Getting a fellow player sent off. How low has the game stooped. As a famous ref here in Dublin said to me ye are watching too much soccer. Of course Connolly should get off as Murphy got a red rescinded after being sent off against Cavan.

BreffniDub (None) - Posts: 377 - 28/08/2011 19:24:54    1020933

It was not a punch at all but a push with a closed fist. This RED should be recinded !!

Cavan_Slasher (Cavan) - Posts: 10253 - 28/08/2011 19:34:30    1020943

It doesn't matter, he got sent off for a red card offence, that's the rules.

51longago (Mayo) - Posts: 2981 - 28/08/2011 19:36:04    1020944

Cheating Donegal tactics! But what goes around comes around, justice was served on behalf of Donegal. Dublin beating Donegal today did gaelic football a huge favour

Orlaith (Derry) - Posts: 4282 - 28/08/2011 19:40:12    1020946

No punch thrown! No red card! Sad to see Premiership style diving and feigning injury in a Gaa game!

PJ (None) - Posts: 2288 - 28/08/2011 19:42:45    1020954

You are playing dangerously having a closed fist near someones face however the Donegal player went down cheaply, a bit of a delayed reaction, poor form.

Like it or not the Donegal system is effective and will bring greater rewards in the future.

ochonlir (Cavan) - Posts: 4343 - 28/08/2011 19:47:37    1020965

He was stupid to raise his hands at all.. it was harsh but he cannot complain.. He must be the most relieved man in dublin tonight

unclegerry (Mayo) - Posts: 1223 - 28/08/2011 19:52:21    1020980

connolly raised his fist...definite red card..intent was there...and cahill should have walked too for taking lacey out of the game

mayotyroneman (Tyrone) - Posts: 1821 - 28/08/2011 19:53:13    1020983

Connolly should have had a Donegal player for company when he was sent off
there was no real contact. Aidan O Sheas elbow merited a red card last week
i hope he get it overturned its`sad to see him miss the AI.

wfkerry (USA) - Posts: 933 - 28/08/2011 19:56:02    1020989

Yessssssssssssssssss............

Sorry but Diarmuid will PLAY in the All Ireland

Fair Play to Brolly an co on the post match guff...

Just watching it back...

"Shameful" is how they described the Donegal mans reaction.... "Shameful" - UP THE DUBS ------- C'MON!!!!

If Diarmo was sent off then the Donegal man should have gone off... He did the exact same thing...

Difference being Diarmuid isnt a cheating wuss... Up the Dubs

JinxyPoop (UK) - Posts: 1162 - 28/08/2011 20:04:35    1021004

and instead cahillshould be banned for the final for cynically taking out karl lacey..ofcourse this willnot be mentioned

mayotyroneman (Tyrone) - Posts: 1821 - 28/08/2011 20:06:43    1021008

mayotyroneman
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1021008 and instead cahillshould be banned for the final for cynically taking out karl lacey..ofcourse this willnot be mentioned

Nope and why should it...? serously...

"SHAMEFUL" - Brolly, Spillane, and Colm.... "SHAMEFUL" - That's how they saw it... and they are right.

JinxyPoop (UK) - Posts: 1162 - 28/08/2011 20:19:11    1021036

Ulster me arse... :)

JinxyPoop (UK) - Posts: 1162 - 28/08/2011 20:21:57    1021043

Harsh but if you raise your hands ....

fortyfive (Tyrone) - Posts: 5929 - 28/08/2011 20:22:02    1021044

The fact that Boyle went down easy should not be considered in any aspect of what happened. Connolly did not have one go at it but two. Are people seriously suggesting that because it was not a knockout punch that it should only be a yellow card? Striking or attempting to strike is a sending off offence. No ifs no buts a red card and he will rightfully be suspended for the final. Its doubtful, however if he would start anyhow given that swinging twice was the height of his input to the game. Rory Kavanagh should also have walked for his strike on Connolly. Secondly, Barry Cahill's cowardly assault on Karl Lacey should also heave been a red card. He was so late it was unreal, he gave it everything and all the while Lacey was wide open. However, as the sending off appeared to hamper Donegal more than anything else. The better team won in the end, however Gilroy should and will have one less selection headache for the final

omaghredhand (Tyrone) - Posts: 3656 - 28/08/2011 20:24:26    1021046