Dublin camogie incensed by coin toss decision
23 July 2015
Dublin manager Shane O'Brien
Dublin camogie is up in arms after learning that its fate in this year's All-Ireland senior championship could be decided by the toss of a coin.
The Camogie Association confirmed last night that, if Clare beat Derry this weekend, they will draw lots to see if the Banner or Dublin will progress in the competition. The two teams are inseparable after the first two tie-breaking procedures following a 1-8 to 1-8 draw earlier in the competition.
Speaking on Morning Ireland today, Dublin boss Michael O'Brien said he feels for the players that have sacrificed so much to get this far in the competition.
"Obviously there was a huge amount of confusion in recent days with the lack of clarity regarding certain procedures," O'Brien said.
"I think there were different interpretations in different parts of the country. Down in Clare they were led to believe it was going to be done on goal difference and other people felt that it would be done by the toss of a coin.
"Obviously we're bitterly disappointed for the player's welfare, for the sacrifices the players have made."
He added: "To be honest, (the players) are distraught really. They've given so much of their time, made so many sacrifices.
"We've met together as a group 93 times (this season) and it's hugely disrespectful to the efforts the players have made. They've given up their lives for this competition and it's devaluing the competition at this stage."
Clare host Derry in Ennis on Saturday at 2.30pm, and in the event of a win for the home side the coin toss will take place immediately after the final whistle.
23 July 2015
Dublin manager Shane O'Brien
Dublin camogie is up in arms after learning that its fate in this year's All-Ireland senior championship could be decided by the toss of a coin.
The Camogie Association confirmed last night that, if Clare beat Derry this weekend, they will draw lots to see if the Banner or Dublin will progress in the competition. The two teams are inseparable after the first two tie-breaking procedures following a 1-8 to 1-8 draw earlier in the competition.
Speaking on Morning Ireland today, Dublin boss Michael O'Brien said he feels for the players that have sacrificed so much to get this far in the competition.
"Obviously there was a huge amount of confusion in recent days with the lack of clarity regarding certain procedures," O'Brien said.
"I think there were different interpretations in different parts of the country. Down in Clare they were led to believe it was going to be done on goal difference and other people felt that it would be done by the toss of a coin.
"Obviously we're bitterly disappointed for the player's welfare, for the sacrifices the players have made."
He added: "To be honest, (the players) are distraught really. They've given so much of their time, made so many sacrifices.
"We've met together as a group 93 times (this season) and it's hugely disrespectful to the efforts the players have made. They've given up their lives for this competition and it's devaluing the competition at this stage."
Clare host Derry in Ennis on Saturday at 2.30pm, and in the event of a win for the home side the coin toss will take place immediately after the final whistle.