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General discussion / Re: Funny comedy clips

Last post by Orior - Today at 08:58:32 AM

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General discussion / Re: Funny comedy clips

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Hurling Discussion / Re: Hurling 2024

Last post by Milltown Row2 - Today at 08:44:36 AM

The biggest problem I see with this is some players in the heat of the game will wave away any medical attention so that they can stay on the pitch, which in turn will lead to missed concussions or other injuries

The common sense approach would be for the team that has a player waiting to come on would be to knock the ball outta play as soon as possible so their player can come straight back on

Be some gurning soon especially come championship

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GAA Discussion / Re: Ulster Senior football cha...

Last post by Dreadnought - Today at 08:39:57 AM

Cavan team named.

No Killian Clarke, McLoughlin or McVeety in starting 15.

Would love to see Cavan win this but unfortunately I think Tyrone will win this by 8-10 points. Cavan struggle to score from open play and will struggle to keep all the Tyrone fires out.

Ie. Canavan, McCurry, McShane if he back on form.

Yeah only the 3-4 scored from open play last day out. Quite the struggle

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General discussion / Re: Weather

Last post by lurganblue - Today at 08:37:00 AM

we'll soon find out. Do the shops still stock a load of Israeli spuds here?

[Probably not good news for English clubs having a 5th slot in the Champions League.]

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General discussion / Re: European Leagues.

Last post by lurganblue - Today at 08:35:56 AM

Bad week for all English clubs apart from Villa. Probably not good news for English clubs having a 5th slot in the Champions League.

Yeah that's gone now.

It was clear from the 1st game at Villa Park that Lille had something about them and that the return leg was going to be a tough evening.  Martinez was outstanding in both legs and would probably be the main reason Villa are through. He's certainly the best keeper I ever remember Villa having on the books.

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General discussion / Re: European Leagues.

Last post by jcpen - Today at 08:24:03 AM

Bar the early penalty. Atalanta bossed that. As easy as they would've hoped for. They've some good footballers and a good manager. The farewell tour is turning into a shambles

All about context I suppose.
This time last season Liverpool were 20+ points off the top of the table, no trophies won and out of the race for Top 4 for Champions League football.
This season they have a trophy won, will be back in the Champions League next season and are 2 points off the top of the table.
Would Liverpool fans have taken that at the start of the season?
I'm sure other clubs who aren't doing so well this season would be happy with that lot.
Despite their recent form Klopp is leaving them in a good position for next season.

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General discussion / Re: European Leagues.

Last post by snoopdog - Today at 08:22:23 AM

Will Croker be still hosting the fan zone?

No need now.

#9

General discussion / Re: European Leagues.

Last post by johnnycool - Today at 08:18:00 AM

Emi Martinez is some spud, the type of player any team would want in their ranks but the opposition and their fans absolutely hate.

With him being an Argie certainly doesn't help to endear himself to the British red tops and their on-line equivalents with football 365 calling him "the pricks p***k"

He's a winner though and doesn't give two shíts how he does it, every team needs a Martinez.   

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Hurling Discussion / Re: Hurling 2024

Last post by johnnycool - Today at 08:06:33 AM

"It's not just the removal of the helmet though, it's if you've to stop the play to allow a physio on at all."

If I have to stop play.

Though if a physio comes on and can administer a spray while play continues I'm happy with that, should I have to blow the whistle and the player requires assistance they have to go off, now seeing as it was my first real go at it, I waved the player on rather than waiting for a break, he was genuinely hurt from a tackle from the other team, its a bit unfair surely to disadvantage them twice? 

But is that not wrong, going by them new rules?

Completely

Bitta common sense needs to be applied and while I'm not against following it to the letter, sometimes it's actually counterproductive and not serving the reason why it's introduced

The reason for the new rules is to prevent cynical playacting,  faking injuries to slow the game down like nicky quaid getting something in his eye last year.
If its genuine then it's harsh but if they're acting the bollox then I'd make them wait for the next break in play.

This rule was apparently amended during the week, to include the goalkeeper! Doesn't make much sense.

I said that a few weeks ago that to circumvent all this is for the keeper to go down. The rule didn't mention keepers.

I'd make it another player must stand i  goals and team down to 14 players until next break in play.

That is what is meant to happen even if there's a penalty to be taken, if the keeper receives treatment from the incident that led to the penalty being given they too need to leave the field of play until the next break in play or in MR2's case when he waves him back on...

 

Those frankies never were ones for following the rules.