2008 Ulster Club Championships

[Bogball XV]

And apparently it put off the All Blacks more than anything else, as they're used to heckling and jeering when taking a kick - seriously.  When you think about it, the heckling and jeering probably adds to the atmosphere, as does the silence I suppose - hmmm, not sure what I'm saying

Come on Bog its not "live" you have time to consider your opinion! 

Aye, fair point, thing is it's only a game and whilst i would ordinarily have been in favour of silence as being more sporting etc, do I really want to subscribe to Victorian ideals of sport and fair play?  But then do I think the antipodeans do it better?  Still can't decide, they both have their merits, as bc1 says it doesn't really put a player off anyway, so it's a wee bit irrelevant.

[Mack the finger]

Anyone know why McNamee got 2nd yellow cameras didn't pick anything up so tv viewers not sure what it was for.

He should have had two  straight reds in the first half

Quite an unhelpful addition Seamus, can you answer my question please?

Sideline, he got a 2nd booking for been involved with the sub who came on to curb him & tried to rape him when he made a run for the ball, infact McNamee's short were at his knees at one stage and the linesman must have imply ed that they were both at it.  I didn't see the McEntee incident, but McNamee's was a disgrace also.

The ref's getting a lot of stick (rightly) but his job wasn't helped by the linesman standside.
I was too far away from the McEntee incident but right behind the linesman for the McNamee one.
The Ballinderry man was wrestling with him, stopping him from making any movement.
McNamee was appealing to the linesman, even as he was being dragged to the ground.
Absolute joke of a decision.

[corn02]

Anyone know why McNamee got 2nd yellow cameras didn't pick anything up so tv viewers not sure what it was for.

He should have had two  straight reds in the first half

Quite an unhelpful addition Seamus, can you answer my question please?

Sideline, he got a 2nd booking for been involved with the sub who came on to curb him & tried to rape him when he made a run for the ball, infact McNamee's short were at his knees at one stage and the linesman must have imply ed that they were both at it.  I didn't see the McEntee incident, but McNamee's was a disgrace also.

The ref's getting a lot of stick (rightly) but his job wasn't helped by the linesman standside.
I was too far away from the McEntee incident but right behind the linesman for the McNamee one.
The Ballinderry man was wrestling with him, stopping him from making any movement.
McNamee was appealing to the linesman, even as he was being dragged to the ground.
Absolute joke of a decision.

Are you Mickey Mack the finger?

[Mack the finger]

Are you Mickey Mack the finger?

No, Mickey Mack the finger would be a cousin from the Brague.
I'd be the town macks.

[corn02]

Apologies it was just a very unfunny joke by me. Michale McNamme is known as Mickey Mac, and seeing that you were defending hi... as I say very unfunny joke.

[Mack the finger]

Apologies it was just a very unfunny joke by me. Michale McNamme is known as Mickey Mac, and seeing that you were defending hi... as I say very unfunny joke.

No need to apologise, no offence taken.

[TacadoirArdMhacha]

Apologies it was just a very unfunny joke by me. Michale McNamme is known as Mickey Mac, and seeing that you were defending hi... as I say very unfunny joke.

No need to apologise, no offence taken.

There's every need for him to apologise.

[corn02]

Apologies it was just a very unfunny joke by me. Michale McNamme is known as Mickey Mac, and seeing that you were defending hi... as I say very unfunny joke.

No need to apologise, no offence taken.

There's every need for him to apologise.

There really is, I'm pushing for worst joke of the year at the GAAboard awards,

[milltown row]

The jeering while annoying made no difference to why Cross let slip a 5 point lead.  the game started at 3-45pm i'd say a lot of lads had a few drinks. no malice in them but i'm sure passionate about their club winning the title. i'd be more worried about your club players getting countless yellow cards. 15 players staying on the pitch would go a long way to helping you win the match

[Armagh Exile]

Is TG4 covering the replay?

[amigo]

Is TG4 covering the replay?

YES

[armaghniac]

Replays are often different from the original games, but the weather looks the same
"The winds will continue to ease leading to a severe frost Saturday night then followed by a cold, fine sunny day on Sunday."

[full back]

From the BBC

McEntee appeal on Wednesday night 

John McEntee is sent off by referee Martin Sludden in the final
John McEntee's appeal against the straight red card he received in Sunday's Ulster Club Football final will be heard on Wednesday night.

Crossmaglen's McEntee was handed the straight red card by referee Martin Sludden after being judged to have elbowed Ballinderry's Darren Conway.

As it stands, McEntee is automatically banned for Sunday's replay.

However, McEntee has lodged an appeal which will be heard by the Ulster Council on Wednesday night.

Former Armagh star McEntee insisted after Sunday's game that referee Sludden had "got it wrong".

Three players were sent off and 12 yellow cards shown in the decider.

Michael McNamee of Cross and Ballinderry's Conor Wilkonson were red-carded before McEntee's exit seven minutes from time.

"There was no contact above his fifth rib - if anything, I might have caught his elbow," added McEntee.

"I don't like to criticise referees, but bad referees make bad decisions.

"That was one of many unfortunately. What can you do? We're lucky to get a second chance."



Surely the fcuk he will get off??

[SidelineKick]

From the BBC

McEntee appeal on Wednesday night 

John McEntee is sent off by referee Martin Sludden in the final
John McEntee's appeal against the straight red card he received in Sunday's Ulster Club Football final will be heard on Wednesday night.

Crossmaglen's McEntee was handed the straight red card by referee Martin Sludden after being judged to have elbowed Ballinderry's Darren Conway.

As it stands, McEntee is automatically banned for Sunday's replay.

However, McEntee has lodged an appeal which will be heard by the Ulster Council on Wednesday night.

Former Armagh star McEntee insisted after Sunday's game that referee Sludden had "got it wrong".

Three players were sent off and 12 yellow cards shown in the decider.

Michael McNamee of Cross and Ballinderry's Conor Wilkonson were red-carded before McEntee's exit seven minutes from time.

"There was no contact above his fifth rib - if anything, I might have caught his elbow," added McEntee.

"I don't like to criticise referees, but bad referees make bad decisions.

"That was one of many unfortunately. What can you do? We're lucky to get a second chance."



Surely the fcuk he will get off??

I would like to think so.  It would be extremely unfair to punish someone (especially a player who has always played within the rules of the game).  He is what football is all about.  Darren Conway is the opposite.  Watched it again and he went down a second time clutching his throat. Pisses me off.

[Over the Bar]

"There was no contact above his fifth rib - if anything",

EH? wtf does that mean?