Down Club Hurling & Football

[downtothecore]

What CB appoint P Faloon when they knew it would be controversial? 

[ardtole]

A very sad day for Down GAA, hopefully this is Burren's time today.

[forevergreen]

What CB appoint P Faloon when they knew it would be controversial? 

Why would the appointment of a Top 24 tef fora county final be controversial when he has no affiliation to either team?? Or can you explain what Kilcoo issue is with him??

[Dubh driocht]

This is bizarre and unprecedented.  However, very few people know the full story so before people pile on, remember there's enough pressure on players and officials on county final day without ill- informed speculation.
Factually we know Paul was listed to referee and it appears its now David Gough. Two fine referees who represent the best of our association.  Paul would have been under unfair pressure today, and I don't know if he was involved in the decision himself so let's hope things proceed properly today.

[Wildweasel74]

So CB bend to Kilcoo will?

[Mike Tyson]

Niall McCoy now reporting that Gough considering pulling out. What a shit show

[TakeTheMark]

Niall McCoy now reporting that Gough considering pulling out. What a shit show

There's no doubt any more. We are the biggest laughing stock in the country.

[thewobbler]

Don't be surprised if Down referees unilaterally refuse to referee Kilcoo matches next season. Which will f**k things up for everyone.

Kilcoo will of course blame the county board and the referees, rather than admit any semblance of wrongdoing on their side. But they can't win this one. They can't.

[Leftmidfield]

Assuming this match actually goes ahead is there anywhere we can get English commentary to compliment TG4 coverage ?

[TakeTheMark]

McCoy now reporting Gough has pulled out

[Gaelforce123]

The ability of one club to influence a change in officials even after official channels in the highest rank have rejected it and the length to which they and their supporters go
to in terms of intimidation raises the question of match fixing in a variety of forms that should be investigated. This shines poorly in Down county board and the CCC in the county but really reflects very poorly on the club involved in front of the whole country. All referees should stand in solidarity with Paul Faloon as the top referee in this county and not just for this competition but future competitions and use this opportunity to show they will not stand for this type of intimidation

[SHEEDY]

Apparently match is off

[nrico2006]

Why are they objecting against the ref?

[RedHand88]

Did Gough know the circumstances when he agreed to do it?
Did Faloon think frig this and pull out, or did the county board do the swap last minute?
What is kilcoos issue with Faloon?

I have so many questions.

[TakeTheMark]

Apparently match is off

Bizarrely, just two minutes ago Down's FB page has put up a post promoting the game. Have they found a very late replacement or has someone forgotten to notify the social media team?