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#46
GAA Discussion / Re: Another PR disaster
April 26, 2019, 04:52:04 PM
Quote from: manfromdelmonte on April 26, 2019, 10:25:20 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on April 26, 2019, 08:58:15 AM
So just to be clear Dublin7, and please correct me if I'm wrong:

1. You favour increased sanctions when a player breaks the rules, to deter them from appealing.

2. You don't want sanctions applied when a club breaks the rules.
what rule did they break?
the field isn't owned by the gaa

According to RTE news last night they broke rule 6.40.   And in the words of the RTE reporter "this all stems from insurance" to which the club spokesperson said "Yes but..."

/Jim.


#47
GAA Discussion / Re: Another PR disaster
April 25, 2019, 03:03:15 PM
The reporting of this leaves a lot to be desired in terms of clarity.  Lots of knee-jerk reports about foreign sports etc..

From what little I can see there are some pertinent questions:

1) Were county board acting on a specific complaint?
2) Under what rule is the suspension proposed.  My understanding is that Rule 42 and other/foreign sports is not the relevant rule.  It is Rule 6.40 about unauthorized tournaments. 
3) Who actually organized the tournament, a charity committee or club itself
4) Had organizers their own committee, insurance etc.
5) Were the club turned down on some application to county board and on what grounds?
6) Who owns the grounds?
7) Is this a regular soccer ground?  A quick look on google map streetview shows soccer goal posts on one of the pitches

That's just a start but I guess facts don't compare to emotive articles about foreign sports, bigots and charities not supported.

/Jim.

#48
Quote from: Main Street on March 28, 2019, 02:51:07 PM
That was a dynamite entry by Conlon, choreographed to a tee.

I suppose it's the exact same as 10,000 jumping up and down screaming "we hate catholics" ;D

It's not the same, in fact a lot of people would say the equivalent would be 10,000 jumping up and down screaming "oh eh Up the UDA".

Something that would certainly have the keyboards clickedy-clacking in outrage around here.

/Jim.


#49
Quote from: Jim_Murphy_74 on March 27, 2019, 12:15:52 PM
It's a bunch of low-lifes in a pub.  They are pricks who deserve all that comes to them.  They are a poor reflection on society and where they come from.

They are too small a sample size to tar Northern Irish support but it's a fact of life that they will be used as such. 

There are those that will see them as confirming their views of Northern Ireland supporters
There are those who will use it to play the "Who condemned them and did they condemn themmums?" game
There are the Shinnerbots who will want to exploit it
Etc.. Etc..

I know that the IFA and many supporters want Northern Ireland to be a team for all but the likes of those in this video don't.  In fact it's important for them to use (abuse) the Northern Ireland team as "theirs" and outlet for their brand of identity.  There isn't  a whole lot the IFA or others can do about it apart from keep the overt stuff out of grounds and remind people.

At the end of the day though this gang of kunts see their trip to Belfast as an opportunity to indulge their identity and are using soccer as an outlet.   You have to wonder how they are raised/dragged up to think this is funny or even remotely acceptable in a public place. (I think it as writ that they think it's acceptable in private)   The video is too short to know if this was a few minutes of madness or did the owners of the premises indulge or even encourage this shit.

/Jim.

One edit: according to Belfast telegraph they were turfed out of the pub for their behaviour so I guess the owner didn't indulge it.  Of course who requested/decide to play that song is a question too.

/Jim.
#50
I think Sadlier made a fair point as well last night that the fallacy that the players "are not good enough" was exposed.  We may not have brilliant players but we can do have players that can go ahead and take on the likes of Georgia.   O'Neill gave us great games against better opposition but seemed wedded to same approach even against lesser teams.   If we had played 4-4-2 last night hammering the ball long to strikers or along the wings Georgia would have passed us off the park.

It's a shame of O'Neill that the approach to lesser teams and the attitude to answering questions on this means that the good days and nights are now ignored..

/Jim.
#51
It's a bunch of low-lifes in a pub.  They are pricks who deserve all that comes to them.  They are a poor reflection on society and where they come from.

They are too small a sample size to tar Northern Irish support but it's a fact of life that they will be used as such. 

There are those that will see them as confirming their views of Northern Ireland supporters
There are those who will use it to play the "Who condemned them and did they condemn themmums?" game
There are the Shinnerbots who will want to exploit it
Etc.. Etc..

I know that the IFA and many supporters want Northern Ireland to be a team for all but the likes of those in this video don't.  In fact it's important for them to use (abuse) the Northern Ireland team as "theirs" and outlet for their brand of identity.  There isn't  a whole lot the IFA or others can do about it apart from keep the overt stuff out of grounds and remind people.

At the end of the day though this gang of kunts see their trip to Belfast as an opportunity to indulge their identity and are using soccer as an outlet.   You have to wonder how they are raised/dragged up to think this is funny or even remotely acceptable in a public place. (I think it as writ that they think it's acceptable in private)   The video is too short to know if this was a few minutes of madness or did the owners of the premises indulge or even encourage this shit.

/Jim.

#52
General discussion / Re: Brexit.
March 26, 2019, 03:19:19 PM
According to Claire Byrne last night Sammy Wilson spoke passionately to ERG last night and was greet with applause, cheering and table thumping.

Then this from Mogg today...

Also on the thread of Claire Byrne there was a councilor called Jolene Bunting speaking from the audience.  Interesting for an EU critic she struggle to pronounce "undemocratic" and "bureaucratic".  Her demeanor seem so strange I googled her.  Jesus wept, even by Northern Ireland standards this lady is a prize beaut.

/Jim.
#53
GAA Discussion / Re: NFL Division 2 2019
March 26, 2019, 10:01:46 AM
Quote from: armaghniac on March 25, 2019, 05:50:02 PM
Quote from: Jim_Murphy_74 on March 25, 2019, 02:13:14 PM
Quote from: Throw ball on March 24, 2019, 04:23:48 PM
I am glad Clare beat Cork as it would have been cruel on Tipp to get relegated based on Cork beating Armagh. Armagh attitude in first half was terrible.  Add to that a ridiculous black card for Niall Grimley just before half time, a few generous decisions going Cork's  way and what seemed poor time keeping at end of game. Luckily it didn't matter.

Challenging season for Clare especially with players missing at start of campaign.  Had only 3 home games (and as it turns out two of those against the eventual top 2).  Poor second half performances against Kildare and Fermanagh away and Meath at home were disheartening.

That said when chips were down yesterday they fought back 3 times to reel Tipp in.   

Shame that they are on same side of draw as Kerry again in Munster championship.

/Jim.

Only 3 away games of course too and one neutral venue, even if half the pitch is in Armagh.
I expect Clare is happy to be above Cork in the overall scheme of things.

Admittedly Armagh's punishment did aid Clare, not sure the lads would have got a point in the Athletic Grounds and a valuable point in proved.

With respect to be being above Cork, I think a bit of credit is what all involved in Clare would like there.  Clare have spent 3 years in Division 2 and beaten Cork in all 3 seasons. 

So despite Spillane and Brolly bleating about Cork demise when Clare beat them this year (3-13 to 1-10) it was hardly as surprise given Cork left Ennis in 2017 beaten (2-11 to 0-9) and Clare went to Cork last year and beat them (0-14 to 0-12)

So in my book Clare are long since a better team than Cork.   

/Jim.
#54
GAA Discussion / Re: NFL Division 2 2019
March 25, 2019, 02:13:14 PM
Quote from: Throw ball on March 24, 2019, 04:23:48 PM
I am glad Clare beat Cork as it would have been cruel on Tipp to get relegated based on Cork beating Armagh. Armagh attitude in first half was terrible.  Add to that a ridiculous black card for Niall Grimley just before half time, a few generous decisions going Cork's  way and what seemed poor time keeping at end of game. Luckily it didn't matter.

Challenging season for Clare especially with players missing at start of campaign.  Had only 3 home games (and as it turns out two of those against the eventual top 2).  Poor second half performances against Kildare and Fermanagh away and Meath at home were disheartening.

That said when chips were down yesterday they fought back 3 times to reel Tipp in.   

Shame that they are on same side of draw as Kerry again in Munster championship.

/Jim.
#55
General discussion / Re: Brexit.
March 14, 2019, 01:26:33 PM
Quote from: yellowcard on March 14, 2019, 01:08:43 PM
Quote from: HiMucker on March 14, 2019, 12:58:12 PM
It looks like there may be a bit of climb down by the DUP judging by a couple of statements today.

May's deal looks almost inevitable now at this stage and Arlene Foster has now indicated that they were only ever likely to do business at the 11th hour. If and when they sign up the ERG will likely follow otherwise they are getting a much softer Brexit or no Brexit at all.

Holding out for another bribe all along.   

Also I suspect despite their Britishness, they saw May's statement last night that no deal Brexit would require direct rule as a threat.   

No deal and direct rule would mean loss of face to business and farmers, no slush funds to divvy up their buddies, Gay marriage, abortion and language acts aligned with rest of UK, no Stormont salaries etc. etc..

It's good for border area if this is sorted but the price will be the continued politics by (sectarian) numbers of the North.

/Jim.

#56
Quote from: GetOverTheBar on March 14, 2019, 11:52:40 AM
Quote from: Jim_Murphy_74 on March 14, 2019, 11:50:22 AM
Soldier F:  I don't know if he is the oldest and most infirm but he was the one that was most caught out in previous inquiries.  Not just for stonewalling (as many others did) but for outright lies.   He changed his story multiple times, starting when he found out that ballistics tests were done on his rifle.

He is definitely the most open and shut case.

That said he and the other 3 soldiers with him did most of the killing and you wonder why they get off.

/Jim.


2 of them are dead.

That rules them out then.

/Jim.
#57
Soldier F:  I don't know if he is the oldest and most infirm but he was the one that was most caught out in previous inquiries.  Not just for stonewalling (as many others did) but for outright lies.   He changed his story multiple times, starting when he found out that ballistics tests were done on his rifle.

He is definitely the most open and shut case.

That said he and the other 3 soldiers with him did most of the killing and you wonder why they get off.

/Jim.
#58
General discussion / Re: The IRISH RUGBY thread
March 01, 2019, 12:13:34 PM
Quote from: GetOverTheBar on March 01, 2019, 12:02:07 PM
Aki a good man when everyone else is motoring well, when they aren't - you just feel he offers little more other than obvious physical momentum. I've long wondered just how good he actually is.

I remember him scoring a try last year against Italy.  He used his bulk to burst through 3 Italian forwards close to the line.  He ignored a massive overlap to do that.  I thought at the time great try but Joe won't be happy that overlap wasn't used.

When things are going well and Plan A is being disrupted then Ringrose give you something that most other options in the centre don't.

/Jim.
#59
General discussion / Re: The IRISH RUGBY thread
March 01, 2019, 12:05:56 PM
Quote from: johnnycool on March 01, 2019, 11:34:25 AM
Quote from: Kickham csc on March 01, 2019, 11:31:03 AM
Quote from: GetOverTheBar on March 01, 2019, 10:23:04 AM
Any thoughts on Ireland being purposely undercooked with the coming months ahead? I'd say they aren't too worried.

Apparently England are training really hard, so I think Ireland have not prioritized the 6 nations this year.

Hope that's the case

Eddie Jones is in a different place to Schmitt and needs a good 6N's to stay in the job. Up until Wales found them out they were the second coming of Jesus and his disciples...

Now they're getting critised for no plan B. Sound familiar.

Their plan A is suited to the World Cup and knock-out rugby.  It might cause hysteria in the press but Jones won't be swayed.   The other things is that Wales played really well against them.

A conservative game won it for them in 2003 and got them to the final in 2007 (where SA adapted a pretty similar kicking game).

When NZ were under pressure in 2011 they went a similar route when facing big nations. 

Jones is cunning enough to know there is little champagne rugby at the business end of World Cups. 

/Jim.
#60
General discussion / Re: The IRISH RUGBY thread
March 01, 2019, 11:49:24 AM
Quote from: GetOverTheBar on March 01, 2019, 10:23:04 AM
Any thoughts on Ireland being purposely undercooked with the coming months ahead? I'd say they aren't too worried.

Sexton certainly seemed wound up about things after Italy game so it's hard to know.

At the end of the day Ireland have a uniform way of playing and it relies on ruck ball and winning the collisions.  If the forwards are a little undercooked (or injuries & changes in personnel break continuity) then the ball to Murray is going to be poor, then that will throw things out of kilter.  Add in that Murray is struggling a bit post injury and Sexton is trying to get game time under the belt too.


The other is that even though they coped with Bundee Aki last season Ireland are best with Henshaw and particularly Ringrose in the centre to make things happen.

Missing Kearney against England also disrupted things.   Putting Henshaw there really disrupted things and I doubt they would have done that if it wasn't with an eye on later in the year.   

So potentially they are slightly under-cooked but I think they are rattled by how these things have effected them.   There was a narrative that we had so many lads in every position.  The fact is that even with good replacements, the injuries have caused a lot of disruption and they need to consider that.

So as long as they are just rattled and not mentally scarred then they can recover.   This time out Ireland have toughest game first with Scotland rather than last as they had in 2015.   

The other is that as per All-Blacks game last year Schmidt does seem able to plan and get team to deliver for a big one-off game.   

His tenure (despite all that has been delivered in 6 nations) will be judged on winning a World Cup quarter-final. Really all evidence to date points that that's within the ability.

/Jim.