Kerry to halt Dubs unbeaten run

[Jinxy]

Prophetic and wise words from mayoaremagic.

[mrdeeds]

Great game. Now we only have to wait till August to see another decent one.

There's plenty of good games that don't involve Dublin.

Yeah but usually at All Ireland quarter stage unlike league where games have being quality every week.

[longballin]

Prophetic and wise words from mayoaremagic.

He got it right, hats off. Still think end of September Sam will be in Dublin...

[Rossfan]

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He will be there in mid September but will he be staying?
Be great to see him heading to Monaghan ( if we don't win it - in accordance with the exception year plan)

[Syferus]

Great game. Now we only have to wait till August to see another decent one.

There's plenty of good games that don't involve Dublin.

Yeah but usually at All Ireland quarter stage unlike league where games have being quality every week.

I don't know what matches you've been watching to think there's been quaility every week beyond what you get in the championship. Much more aimless, heartless football played in the league but the compressed scheduling means those games are ignored.

[Owen Brannigan]

As expected the referee was clearly out of his depth and his assistants weren't much better.

When will the best officials be allocated to the top games?

[Jinxy]

The two best refs in the country live and work in Dublin.
As such, if they ref a game and Dublin wins (which is most games they play) they're accused of bias.
Which is a shame.

[maigheo]

As expected the referee was clearly out of his depth and his assistants weren't much better.

When will the best officials be allocated to the top games?

Ah come on, fair is fair the ref done a good job today.Always amazes me when some one who is at least 60 yards away from the play thinks they can see better than some one who is no more than 10 yards away from the play

[Cunny Funt]

As expected the referee was clearly out of his depth and his assistants weren't much better.

When will the best officials be allocated to the top games?

What game were you watching where the referee and his assistants out of their depth? and who are the best officials??

The Ref and assistants were good in the Dublin v Kerry final today they played a huge part in allowing a good game flow and thats what any follower of this sport wants to see from officials.

[Syferus]

The two best refs in the country live and work in Dublin.
As such, if they ref a game and Dublin wins (which is most games they play) they're accused of bias.
Which is a shame.

Didn't know Neilan lives in Dublin.

[Owen Brannigan]

As expected the referee was clearly out of his depth and his assistants weren't much better.

When will the best officials be allocated to the top games?

What game were you watching where the referee and his assistants out of their depth? and who are the best officials??

The Ref and assistants were good in the Dublin v Kerry final today they played a huge part in allowing a good game flow and thats what any follower of this sport wants to see from officials.

Well, to take one player, James McCarthy assaulted two players most likely with a closed fist in one instance and with enough force in the other to cause the players had to violently rock back.  Philly McMahon should also have seen the line for his closed fist connecting with Kerry players though perhaps without the malice or intention of his team mate.  The lack of consistency increased as the game became more frenetic and yellow cards were dished out in some instances where blacks were needed and in other cases when similar or greater offences had previously been missed or waved on.  Branagan had to spend most of the game trying to keep his inexperienced colleague right.  What was the Cluxton yellow card for?  Was it for something that happened at the end of the first half or before the game started as the linesman held the ball in the middle having sent the referee to deal with the goalkeeper.  Failing to deal with Kerry players being hit on the back of the head, falling to the ground clutching their faces and then taking a look up to see if a card was being used only to realise the referee was no where nearby.

If Dublin has the best referees as residents, then it would be expected that a referee with greatest experience at the highest level would have been appointed.

There have been 35 games in the National League this year, but today's referee, Paddy Neilan has refereed only three League games this year - two in Division 2 (Derry v Down, Down v Galway) and one in Division 3 (Sligo v Armagh).  Last year, was appointed for only one Division 1 game and did not feature beyond Round 4 of the qualifiers in the championship.

[Milltown Row2]

It all depends on what the ref seen, not what the 30 cameras seen, that recorded things....

But you'd know that, watched second half, he did rightly

[Syferus]

As expected the referee was clearly out of his depth and his assistants weren't much better.

When will the best officials be allocated to the top games?

What game were you watching where the referee and his assistants out of their depth? and who are the best officials??

The Ref and assistants were good in the Dublin v Kerry final today they played a huge part in allowing a good game flow and thats what any follower of this sport wants to see from officials.

Well, to take one player, James McCarthy assaulted two players most likely with a closed fist in one instance and with enough force in the other to cause the players had to violently rock back.  Philly McMahon should also have seen the line for his closed fist connecting with Kerry players though perhaps without the malice or intention of his team mate.  The lack of consistency increased as the game became more frenetic and yellow cards were dished out in some instances where blacks were needed and in other cases when similar or greater offences had previously been missed or waved on.  Branagan had to spend most of the game trying to keep his inexperienced colleague right.  What was the Cluxton yellow card for?  Was it for something that happened at the end of the first half or before the game started as the linesman held the ball in the middle having sent the referee to deal with the goalkeeper.  Failing to deal with Kerry players being hit on the back of the head, falling to the ground clutching their faces and then taking a look up to see if a card was being used only to realise the referee was no where nearby.

If Dublin has the best referees as residents, then it would be expected that a referee with greatest experience at the highest level would have been appointed.

There have been 35 games in the National League this year, but today's referee, Paddy Neilan has refereed only three League games this year - two in Division 2 (Derry v Down, Down v Galway) and one in Division 3 (Sligo v Armagh).  Last year, was appointed for only one Division 1 game and did not feature beyond Round 4 of the qualifiers in the championship.

Seems like we've got a joirno writing his Tuesday thinkpiece among us, or you really like looking up obtuse facts..

Neilan was very good today.

[Lar Naparka]

As expected the referee was clearly out of his depth and his assistants weren't much better.

When will the best officials be allocated to the top games?

What game were you watching where the referee and his assistants out of their depth? and who are the best officials??

The Ref and assistants were good in the Dublin v Kerry final today they played a huge part in allowing a good game flow and thats what any follower of this sport wants to see from officials.

Well, to take one player, James McCarthy assaulted two players most likely with a closed fist in one instance and with enough force in the other to cause the players had to violently rock back.  Philly McMahon should also have seen the line for his closed fist connecting with Kerry players though perhaps without the malice or intention of his team mate.  The lack of consistency increased as the game became more frenetic and yellow cards were dished out in some instances where blacks were needed and in other cases when similar or greater offences had previously been missed or waved on.  Branagan had to spend most of the game trying to keep his inexperienced colleague right.  What was the Cluxton yellow card for?  Was it for something that happened at the end of the first half or before the game started as the linesman held the ball in the middle having sent the referee to deal with the goalkeeper.  Failing to deal with Kerry players being hit on the back of the head, falling to the ground clutching their faces and then taking a look up to see if a card was being used only to realise the referee was no where nearby.

If Dublin has the best referees as residents, then it would be expected that a referee with greatest experience at the highest level would have been appointed.

There have been 35 games in the National League this year, but today's referee, Paddy Neilan has refereed only three League games this year - two in Division 2 (Derry v Down, Down v Galway) and one in Division 3 (Sligo v Armagh).  Last year, was appointed for only one Division 1 game and did not feature beyond Round 4 of the qualifiers in the championship.

Seems like we've got a joirno writing his Tuesday thinkpiece among us, or you really like looking up obtuse facts..

Neilan was very good today.

I agree. Every referee is on a hiding to nothing when he takes charge. Those who find little or no fault with him are inclined to say nothing and those who disagree with him, go to town on the poor man. Often as not, his critics are wrong- prejudice gets in the way of fact. I have heard criticism of Neilan from both camps so it's fair to assume he  did a good job.

[rosnarun]

As expected the referee was clearly out of his depth and his assistants weren't much better.

When will the best officials be allocated to the top games?

What game were you watching where the referee and his assistants out of their depth? and who are the best officials??

The Ref and assistants were good in the Dublin v Kerry final today they played a huge part in allowing a good game flow and thats what any follower of this sport wants to see from officials.

Well, to take one player, James McCarthy assaulted two players most likely with a closed fist in one instance and with enough force in the other to cause the players had to violently rock back.  Philly McMahon should also have seen the line for his closed fist connecting with Kerry players though perhaps without the malice or intention of his team mate.  The lack of consistency increased as the game became more frenetic and yellow cards were dished out in some instances where blacks were needed and in other cases when similar or greater offences had previously been missed or waved on.  Branagan had to spend most of the game trying to keep his inexperienced colleague right.  What was the Cluxton yellow card for?  Was it for something that happened at the end of the first half or before the game started as the linesman held the ball in the middle having sent the referee to deal with the goalkeeper.  Failing to deal with Kerry players being hit on the back of the head, falling to the ground clutching their faces and then taking a look up to see if a card was being used only to realise the referee was no where nearby.

If Dublin has the best referees as residents, then it would be expected that a referee with greatest experience at the highest level would have been appointed.

There have been 35 games in the National League this year, but today's referee, Paddy Neilan has refereed only three League games this year - two in Division 2 (Derry v Down, Down v Galway) and one in Division 3 (Sligo v Armagh).  Last year, was appointed for only one Division 1 game and did not feature beyond Round 4 of the qualifiers in the championship.

Do you really think wannabe UFC figher Mcmahon is unaware of when his is fist closed and he's throwing a punch . Mccarthy always reminds me of a you foal so ungainly and awkward but philiy i suspect always knows what hes at and probably should have got 2 red cards yesterday .
no idea what clucktons card was for buut i think TG4 mention 'questioning the Majority' was only half listening at thah stage