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[Tyrone v Kerry in 2003 was 10 times worse than this game.]

6 of Dublin's 8 scores came from frees how many would you say were actually fouls?

None (couldn't see the last free decision though).

Barry Cahill should have got red for that challenge on Karl Lacey.

To be honest, the game wasn't as bad as people are making out.  It wasn't the greatest AI semi, but it was intense and tough.  Donegal's amount of hand-passing and their defensive game wasn't any worse than what alot of other teams do.  It worked until the last few minutes, but it was their failure to get quick ball into their forward line that was their downfall in the end. 

Tyrone v Kerry in 2003 was 10 times worse than this game.

Jesus Christ Benny. You didnt get that "Cake" in amsterdam by any chance did ya?

Nope, Vienna 

6 of Dublin's 8 scores came from frees how many would you say were actually fouls?

None (couldn't see the last free decision though).

Barry Cahill should have got red for that challenge on Karl Lacey.

To be honest, the game wasn't as bad as people are making out.  It wasn't the greatest AI semi, but it was intense and tough.  Donegal's amount of hand-passing and their defensive game wasn't any worse than what alot of other teams do.  It worked until the last few minutes, but it was their failure to get quick ball into their forward line that was their downfall in the end. 

Tyrone v Kerry in 2003 was 10 times worse than this game.

Name 1 other team that plays with 14 men behind the ball for the entire match.

Most teams go ultra-defensive at times these days.  Donegal didn't have enough forwards up, thats true, but it wasn't always 14 men behind the ball.  Cork, Dublin, Kerry, Kildare, Mayo, Laois, Armagh, Tyrone, Down have all been known to get numbers behind the ball and hand-pass their way out of trouble.

Donegal will learn from this.  They'll be a better side next year.  Look at Tyrone.  They were super-defensive in 2003 to win Sam, but became a better team afterwards (ouch, that hurt!).

6 of Dublin's 8 scores came from frees how many would you say were actually fouls?

None (couldn't see the last free decision though).

Barry Cahill should have got red for that challenge on Karl Lacey.

To be honest, the game wasn't as bad as people are making out.  It wasn't the greatest AI semi, but it was intense and tough.  Donegal's amount of hand-passing and their defensive game wasn't any worse than what alot of other teams do.  It worked until the last few minutes, but it was their failure to get quick ball into their forward line that was their downfall in the end. 

Tyrone v Kerry in 2003 was 10 times worse than this game.

[a disgrace to their county]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRaI1PDU2xw

The more I look at this clip, the more I think that Connolly was targetted in a premeditated and orchestrated way. Look at the body language of the 3 Donegal men involved.

Boyle provokes Connolly in the weediest "hit me, but don't hurt me" way. Connolly stupidly obliges.

Cassidy jumps around screaming like a fish wife even before Boyle hits the ground. C'mon, Cassidy, the fish wife? The one guy in the Donegal side that could do the most damage if he put his mind to it (and often does) doesn't even look at Connolly. No shoulder, no "interview".

Kavanagh comes in and pushes Connolly as a token gesture. He too is faux aggresive. No eye contact and backs off in retreat immediately. Job done.

Tyrone and Armagh were the masters of it in the noughties. Is that McGuiness's template? Right down to having Gallagher come on from the sideline to provoke the opposition a la John Toal?

All despicable and cynical stuff. That was the real anti-football element to Sunday's game, not the 14 men behind the ball.

Ugly, cynical, cowardly and a gross miscarriage of justice ......... a disgrace to their county.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRaI1PDU2xw

...as were the Dublin fans.

The first full house of the year in Croker, it wasn't a pleasant occasion.

Ah Jasus your exagerrating it a wee bit now. Dude.


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I'm far from exaggerating... dude.

You weren't there yesterday then?!

I was. The booing that took place was directed at the Donegal and style of play and not at the team. I doubt Kerry will give an excuse for that. It also didn't start until the 2nd half.

Frankly I wouldn't blame them for booing as it was the worst semi final in the history of the game!

Yes it was directed at the play, first and second half.  But, Dublin were just as defensive at Donegal at times.  Whether the game was bad or not, doesn't justify the booing from those scumbags.  The booing also went on when Donegal were taking free kicks and when the goalkeeper and Karl Lacey were down injured.  Disgraceful shower of tramps.  I hope Kerry stuff them.

Take your head outta your arse you ignorant racist oaf................this is a ticket thread btw, not a place to vent your anti dublin sentiments

It needed to be said.  The behaviour of the Dublin fans yesterday was nothing short of disgraceful.  Its no wonder 31 counties in Ireland hate them.

Dude not agruing with ya, alot of knob head dublin fans yes..............however same can be said of any county......................shame to tar an entire county, lot of good dublin gaa folks around

I've come to expect it from those on the hill.  However, it was happening from all sections of the stadium.  The first full house of the year in Croker, it wasn't a pleasant occasion.

You weren't there yesterday then?!

I was. The booing that took place was directed at the Donegal and style of play and not at the team. I doubt Kerry will give an excuse for that. It also didn't start until the 2nd half.

Frankly I wouldn't blame them for booing as it was the worst semi final in the history of the game!

Yes it was directed at the play, first and second half.  But, Dublin were just as defensive at Donegal at times.  Whether the game was bad or not, doesn't justify the booing from those scumbags.  The booing also went on when Donegal were taking free kicks and when the goalkeeper and Karl Lacey were down injured.  Disgraceful shower of tramps.  I hope Kerry stuff them.

Take your head outta your arse you ignorant racist oaf................this is a ticket thread btw, not a place to vent your anti dublin sentiments

It needed to be said.  The behaviour of the Dublin fans yesterday was nothing short of disgraceful.  Its no wonder 31 counties in Ireland hate them.

You weren't there yesterday then?!

I was. The booing that took place was directed at the Donegal and style of play and not at the team. I doubt Kerry will give an excuse for that. It also didn't start until the 2nd half.

Frankly I wouldn't blame them for booing as it was the worst semi final in the history of the game!

Yes it was directed at the play, first and second half.  But, Dublin were just as defensive at Donegal at times.  Whether the game was bad or not, doesn't justify the booing from those scumbags.  The booing also went on when Donegal were taking free kicks and when the goalkeeper and Karl Lacey were down injured.  Disgraceful shower of tramps.  I hope Kerry stuff them.

Biggest game of the year and we'll be hearing those scum Dubs fans booing everything that Kerry do...free kicks, kickouts, players down injured, just like they did yesterday and every other game they play in.  It will be a sad day for the GAA on 18th September.

That's a bit harsh and OTT?

You weren't there yesterday then?!

Biggest game of the year and we'll be hearing those scum Dubs fans booing everything that Kerry do...free kicks, kickouts, players down injured, just like they did yesterday and every other game they play in.  It will be a sad day for the GAA on 18th September.

[If there's any justice at all Connolly will have his red card rescinded.]

Was on the Hill yesterday. First time I've ever heard a team boo'd in general play as Donegal were. That game was the worst game of football I've ever been at in 30 years of following Dublin.

Donegal's approach was a disgrace to football and a disgrace to themselves. The defensive system was negative enough but the cynical stuff that went on particularly in the second half as Donegal tried to slow the game down and wind up the Dublin players was utterly disgusting. As much as McGuinness is responsible for their style of play the players theemselves decided to carry on the way they did.

Was thrilled with getting to the final but game yesterday left very sour taste. If there's any justice at all Connolly will have his red card rescinded. Hope Flynn and O'Carroll ok too. Final will be proper game with best footballing team to win! Thank God Donegal are not there!

Hope to God I never have to witnes c*p like that gain on a football pitch!!!!

Do you even think it was a foul?
The ref was 100% right to put him off.

You're correct.  He should miss the final.

I hope Kerry stuff those scumbags.  Their fans were a fecking disgrace...yet again.  A disgrace to the GAA.

Get well soon, George.

A month of this shite soon.  Feck, I'd rather watch the X Factor!!

What is there to see through? Is there really something wrong with prods and Catholics being educated together?

In Primary and Secondary education, yes.