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[when given permission by the Referee]

Ah Christ of almighty

It's like talking to a door.  A stupid door

They broke the rule that says you can only have a max of 15 players on the field

How they broke it or why they broke it or whose fault it was that they broke it is only relevant in mitigation

And no, I don't think they did it on purpose at all

But they were very careless

So you haven't found the rule?

I've said there is a rule break and there are procedures that a forfeit, fine or replay will be determined by Croke.

You can bleat all you want

You're making a fool of yourself here

They broke Rule 2.1

I paraphrased for you, but evidently I need to spell it out

Aye dead on,

1.7 SUBSTITUTION ZONE.
An area of the sideline, extending 5m. on either side of the centre-line, shall be marked as the Substitution Zone, and all the players coming off/going on to the field of play in acts of substitution/temporary substitution shall go through this point, when given permission by the Referee.

This didn't happen

And?

I've looked at your rule 2-1 and states a team shall consist of 15 players...

It doesn't say the onus is on the team to ensure when making a substitution that he has to come off, the rule above states (I've highlighted for you) when given permission by the ref, so the onus is with the officials.

Don't agree with your interpretation.

If the onus was not on the team, why would there be a provision for punishing a team and team only when rule broken. If referee is fully responsible rule would be obsolete.

Regarding the highlighted bit, substitution process cannot begin until referee gives permission i.e halts play and signals to line. Nothing in that to suggest referee must manage everything or hold hands with he players through this (self managed) zone. I guess there's a certain level of assumption here that players and management know the rules and are responsible adults.

But sure, grey area now. Going forward rule will likely have to be dumbed down to make it fool proof.

You'll have been at games with actual linesmen? Ok So what basically happens, is the lines man takes the slip. informs the Ref, next break of play sub for team A... the ref blows whistle at next break, player from team A comes on and while that is happening, the linesman holds his flag up in the air till the player sub'd, comes off, Ref blows his whistle, play resumes. At no point in that process is anyone looking to the management of Team A and say thanks for being responsible adults!

Its in the rules, the rule was broken and if I was KC I'd be hammering that to CCCC and saying we did nothing wrong by the rules, we instructed the linesmen 4th official and so on..

Lets see what the CCCC say though, be interesting to see who they through under the bus for this one, the replay forfeit or fine

All the above is just my view on it, referees don't get to have any opinion on what the CCCC do in these matters, the match report is what they work off and if there is other evidence on the day they'll use it also. Too much stuff to twist and turn to suit the outcome.

When will there be a meeting? Tonight?

KC have until 11am Saturday morning to respond.

While it's great to have proper inter-county action back again, I think this could (pending on the opening two matches) be a difficult league campaign for Mayo. If we win our two opening games - then great, it's 4 points on the board before Kerry and Tyrone make the trips to Castlebar. Lose one or both would probably leave us wondering how the other teams are going.

I'm not sure Mayo will go all out and win the league. McStay said that all players will get game time throughout the league campaign, so finding out strengths and identifying weaknesses I'm sure will be priorities. Especially taking into account the Roscommon game is the week after the league final if I'm correct. The loss of both Keegan and Mullin can't be overstated. I just hope the rest of our defenders are capable of holding their own with whoever they're marking.

Armagh
Draw
Tyrone
Draw

Derry
Dublin
Cork
Clare

Draw
Down
Draw
Offaly

Carlow
Wexford
Leitrim
Laois

Wed to Sat is ok with the powers that be but Thurs always gets matches switched to Sun

Three day minimum between games I read somewhere.

Terrible tragedy. May the victims rest in peace.

https://www.rte.ie/sport/football/2022/1007/1327737-early-retirement-for-orourke-to-fully-focus-on-meath/
Colm O'Rourke has said he will take early retirement from his role as school principal in order to concentrate fully on the Meath senior football management position.
O'Rourke also revealed that as well as having Stephen Bray, Barry Callaghan, Paul Garrigan and Eugene Eivers in his backroom team, there would also be a role for Sean Boylan, the man who managed the Royals to Sam Maguire glory in 1987, 1988, 1996 and 1999.

I am going to enjoy watching this fall asunder.

So am I.

Ray Dempsey linked with Limerick job.

The Good Doctor on sky witness is very good.

Some changes to AI Club Championships dates.
Full list at end of article

https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-40975232.html

I think it's stupid to move the finals to January.

Seems our new manager will be appointed by County Final day (23/10).
Allegedly/rumoured that the people to be interviewed are
Fergal O'Donnell
Nigel Dineen
Pat Flanagan
James McCartan.

Who would you prefer out of the four?

Local journalist thinks it's not true

Connaught Telegraph announced it, next thing a well known Mayo journalist dismisses it. Mad stuff altogether.

Won the 2nd half 3-2 progress!


Seriously though it doesn't paper over the cracks of a total horror show of a 1st half that allowed City stroll to such an easy 3 points thanks to schoolboy defending and zero intensity from United.

Beat Liverpool, Arsenal then well beaten by City conceding six goals what will this inconsistent United team do next is the main question after today.

Go on a long run of 1-1 draws.

 No complaints from me about the result today. Mitchels kept us at arms length all through. Should have had a lineball with a few minutes to go however, it was given to Castlebar. Had enough of the ball in injury time but didn't pull the trigger. Orme despite shooting wide at least had a go. The other games went as expected, although I am somewhat surprised at the Ballina result. I can't understand Claremorris, yes they're a big fish in South Mayo at underage but by God they really underachieve at senior level. Sticking my neck out, I think it'll be a Ballina v Westport final with the Stephenites to prevail.

Are the Mayo men going with the same design?

Yes, sane design.

Worst-Giants Causeway

Found it very underwhelming myself.

Best: Las Vegas.