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Relax here a min lads. I went to a game as a neutral. I enjoyed the match and 2nd half in particular. I was stating that 2 clear points were not given for whatever reason. It was a major talking point from the game and thought it worthy of a mention. Im not personally blaming anyone. Anyone who was at the match seen that they were clear points. Granted, its very possible that the ref had bad view. I often also think that umpires have a bad view anyhow.

Happy to move on. LD will be dangerous opponents for anyone as the chsip progresses I feel 

If Mickey says they were scores they must be. May get the county to change the scoreline and award the 2 points to creggan.

A man standing directly beside a post couldn't possibly be correct! Those 50, 80 or maybe 100 yards away in a crowd on a hill or especially those on the opposite sideline know better for sure.

Were u at the match? Were they points from where u stood?

Not having a go at anyone in particular. I was a neutral so made it more enjoyable for me. Just stating what I seen. The 2 points were not even close to being wide. As bad as call as ive seen. May well have been the sun. I had a good angle as was standing on the bank

Hawkeye would not have detected either in this instance. They were not close enough to inside of the post.

Went to the Creggan game yesterday. Was impressed with LD and arguably they could have won. However, Creggan were denied 2 stone wall points in 2nd half which would have put the game to bed. Both at least a foot inside the post. I know the umpire got a lot of abuse but surely it was up to the ref to overrule. Very strange officiating. A good game for the neutral nonetheless

Excellent podcast out called 'The Witness: In His Own Words'. Ten episodes of around a half hour each.

It's about the youngest person to ever be entered into the Witness Protection Programme in the south - Joseph O'Callaghan - who from the age of 12 was coerced into working for Dublin gangster Brian Kenny, mostly in dealing heroin, until he eventually escaped Kenny's control and gave a statement to the Gardaí about a murder he knew Kenny and another of his associates had committed.

The podcast is essentially just O'Callaghan telling his story. He comes across as an unbelievably decent human being who has had more trauma in his life than anyone should ever have to deal with.

Thats an outstanding listen. Very dark and very sad but a story that needed told and the podcast does it very well.

Were Creggan instructed to wear away jerseys on Sunday?

Heard chat that they were warned after the Cargin game (were they also wore green) that if they didn't wear away jerseys in final they wouldn't be allowed to compete in ulster. Sounds ridiculous if true.

Aghagallon will be "seeking clarification" on that then 

Talk of a replay. Not something I would want to see personally. Will take a few days for the club to come to a final decision though Im sure. At minute they are only seeking clarification

😂😂 beat me to it!

Is etoro good for cryptos?

Will dogs be allowed into the county final?

I think its time to draw a line under yesterday. The 2 teams most deserving to be in the final will be there and hopefully it will be a good game to end what has been a fascinating championship to date. 

Perfect. thanks lads.

General question for some of you lads who have more knowledge of the rules than me. Complete general question with no example in mind before I start a row of some sort lol

When a game goes into extra time I know its considered a new game. Someone that got 2 yellows can play for example. If someone was serving a 1 match ban are they eligible to play then or Im assuming they have to be part of the squad for normal time?

You see I don't know what % of clubs would take it on the chin, and how many would not. It's easy for a club to say it wouldn't until they are in that position.

I appreciate your sentiment Champion. You say most clubs would object, that's interesting.

So IF most clubs would, why would PG1 be the big bad wolf if they do so? Just asking!

I would be deeply embarrassed if shoe was on other foot and Aghagallon lodged an appeal on a technicality had they lost out yesterday. As I said earlier, it was an epic game of football. Both sets of fans were treated to a thrilling afternoon of hard hitting, fair football. Im being 100% serious and honest here. I just cant see how PG1 have a right to feel aggrieved after such a game. Im actually shocked to read some of the comments on here. Surely to God the vast majority of Gaels would feel the same way? I must be badly out of touch of how the game is going

Lets be honest about this. Portglenone should be completely embarrassed today (Im sure many of their players and supporters are). Surely common sense will prevail and the final will go ahead with the 2 teams there on merit but Portglenone have lost a huge deal of respect from within the county and beyond. 

St Comghalls and Rasharkin in junior final played 10 mins extra time and then straight to penalties. But a different logic was applied for senior??

FFS you can't be going round making up your own rules. Someone got this right....and someone got it wrong!! That decision MAY have cost a club a county final appearance.

If shoe was on other foot, would Aghagallon appeal??

Personally BS, I dont think they would. Yesterday was a great sporting game played by 2 good teams. The better team won after an epic encounter. I thought PG1 were very gracious in defeat and wished Aghagallon all the best in the final. Yesterday was a great advertisement for the Antrim club game IMO. 2 very good semi finals. Despite all the doom and gloom around Antrim football recently on this board, yesterday was one of the good days.