Suprised no word of this on main board:
Derry star Eoin Bradley could be hit with a 48-week ban after he allegedly struck a referee following his club Glenullin's exit from the Derry SFC on Saturday evening.
If the highly-rated forward is found guilty of such an offence, he will miss Derry's entire 2011 campaign and will join his older brother Paddy on the sidelines after he announced his retirement from inter-county football earlier this year.
Glenullin lost to Ballinascreen by 3-2 to 1-7 and immediately after the final whistle, Bradley was alleged to have punched Dungiven referee Declan O'Connor in the face as he made his way to the dressing room at O'Brien Park in Foreglen.
The Derry county board are awaiting the referee's report before deciding what course of action to take.
Can't believe that one of the top players in Ulster is alleged of punching a referee in the face (per the Irish News) and there isn't a word about it on here. If true won't help any new Derry manager for next year.
Already been discussed at length in the appropriate thread here:
http://gaaboard.com/board/index.php?topic=18.29370
If its true due to the high nature profile of the player, the offence and the fact it could rule him out for Derry next year its fair to say its more than a local matter.
What was Paddy's offense the other year?
Was it no, alleged, to be something similar?
Definitely merits a thread of it's own. The Derry discussion board used to be good but being dragged down quite a bit by a few "newbies".
sure Paddy done the same and got away with it, so why not
He wont be a big miss. :-X
Quote from: DoireGael on August 30, 2010, 10:02:01 PM
He wont be a big miss. :-X
lips sealed smiley? What does that mean in this context?
Quote from: Bogball XV on August 30, 2010, 11:05:21 PM
Quote from: DoireGael on August 30, 2010, 10:02:01 PM
He wont be a big miss. :-X
lips sealed smiley? What does that mean in this context?
Refer to imtommyguns post above BB.
This incident is the latest of a long list of verbal and physical assaults involving officials in Derry these last few years. If the county board do not put down a marker here then what message does that send out. The Bradley lads seem to have serious problems controlling themselves but that is hardly suprising when you watch 'The Baker' on the sidelines. Issues like these, that are all to frequent, are the main reason why Derry can do very little on the Inter county pitch.
Quote from: Bogball XV on August 30, 2010, 11:05:21 PM
Quote from: DoireGael on August 30, 2010, 10:02:01 PM
He wont be a big miss. :-X
lips sealed smiley? What does that mean in this context?
A good footballer on his day, that cannot be denied, yet very very erratic which leads to game plans going out the window, and accompanied by an ego, which has led to a decrease in team morale. If someone does lift there hand to an official and proceed to play for there county again, its simply a wrong message to be sending out and not something any GAA man should endorse.
Jodyb, I presume that was an attempt to be the 'Keyboard Hardman', hows about steepin off the high horse and catching yourself on. :-*
Quote from: DoireGael on September 01, 2010, 07:15:56 PMA good footballer on his day, that cannot be denied, yet very very erratic which leads to game plans going out the window, and accompanied by an ego, which has led to a decrease in team morale. If someone does lift there hand to an official and proceed to play for there county again, its simply a wrong message to be sending out and not something any GAA man should endorse.
Jodyb, I presume that was an attempt to be the 'Keyboard Hardman', hows about steepin off the high horse and catching yourself on. :-*
Surely the punishment is enough, if not, maybe you should head your next club convention and forward a motion with what you deem to the appropriate punishment?
If you don't want him on the panel for football reasons, fair enough, but there's plenty of players who've transgressed to a much greater degree than skinner over the years. Whilst not actually as serious as Skinner's slap, but along the same lines, should Galvin be allowed play again? Canavan did a bit of shoving at a linesman too and I haven't even thought about who's actually done worse.
Quote from: Bogball XV on September 01, 2010, 08:26:53 PM
Quote from: DoireGael on September 01, 2010, 07:15:56 PMA good footballer on his day, that cannot be denied, yet very very erratic which leads to game plans going out the window, and accompanied by an ego, which has led to a decrease in team morale. If someone does lift there hand to an official and proceed to play for there county again, its simply a wrong message to be sending out and not something any GAA man should endorse.
Jodyb, I presume that was an attempt to be the 'Keyboard Hardman', hows about steepin off the high horse and catching yourself on. :-*
Surely the punishment is enough, if not, maybe you should head your next club convention and forward a motion with what you deem to the appropriate punishment?
If you don't want him on the panel for football reasons, fair enough, but there's plenty of players who've transgressed to a much greater degree than skinner over the years. Whilst not actually as serious as Skinner's slap, but along the same lines, should Galvin be allowed play again? Canavan did a bit of shoving at a linesman too and I haven't even thought about who's actually done worse.
To be honest I think its the new mangers decisions more than anything in collaboration with the CB to decide the players future in terms of county football, it will represent hugely the image they wish to portray, to the rest of the country and county. I do see your point about Galvin, but not to sound 'old school' but theres a difference between boxing a ref and knocking away his book (feel bad for your wexford man in the porno but, to much punishment in my books :D), but galvins actions should still be condoned and his punishment was 'suitable'. The ulster council has been putting in big work in terms of education of the underage cubs in regards 'respect' and these kinda of things do not help. As for Canavan, I would have banned him for life, and gave him 200 hrs of rounders coaching as community service............I now await the Tyrone lynch mob, pitch forks and silege in hand........ :-[ :-[ The rugby and soccer guys jump at opportunities like this to insult are games, of which this kinds of incidents have no place, the same mentality was alive when the young armagh minor fella was assaulted. Am all for a man hitting someone with the shoulder an letting him know he's there, but lifting the closed fist is unacceptable behavior.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Re6E_MDrrno ;)
skinner is a hero
Stop trying to equate what Paul Galvin did to the actions of this thug.
Eoin got 48 weeks, his elder brother Patrick got 4 weeks.
Quote from: EC Unique on August 31, 2010, 02:48:19 PM
This incident is the latest of a long list of verbal and physical assaults involving officials in Derry these last few years. If the county board do not put down a marker here then what message does that send out. The Bradley lads seem to have serious problems controlling themselves but that is hardly suprising when you watch 'The Baker' on the sidelines. Issues like these, that are all to frequent, are the main reason why Derry can do very little on the Inter county pitch.
I heard the Baker got a very lengthy ban from soccer in his playing days after gubbing a ref.
think he did indeed rav.....but theres ways round that you know ;)
Paddy Heaney will probably put it down to the fact that "he was the most fouled player on the pitch".............
Quote from: mackers on September 02, 2010, 11:20:43 AM
Paddy Heaney will probably put it down to the fact that "he was the most fouled player on the pitch".............
if your talking about the armagh game that was a completly fair comment as he was the most fouled player that day. and before you say it, no it doesnt excuse his sending off that day or this latest episode, not at all
Another shameful episode from within this county. How many incidents has there been over the last number of years. And from reading the reports on the Derry thread there are quite a few that believed the referee almost deserved to be assaulted. It was only a slap on the jaw, so what ! Unreal. A shower of animals.easy to see that the wild mountain air and the gene pool mix continue to produce results year in and year out.
Quote from: Donkeywalloper on September 02, 2010, 01:15:09 PM
Another shameful episode from within this county. How many incidents has there been over the last number of years. And from reading the reports on the Derry thread there are quite a few that believed the referee almost deserved to be assaulted. It was only a slap on the jaw, so what ! Unreal. A shower of animals.easy to see that the wild mountain air and the gene pool mix continue to produce results year in and year out.
Really?? An Antrim man is calling us animals??!!!
Hilarious!!! Especially considering the problems Antrim have had in their past and the fact that the ego on their team was booted off the panel for prank calling the manager!
People in glass houses shouldn't throw stones and the bottom line is EVERY county has their problems so don't be coming on here labelling all the hard working Gaels when it's only 1 or 2 that are causing the damage!
Seriously though after the Cargin St. Paul's debacle and the amount of Antrim 'gaels' seen on TV acting like animals you've some nerve on you. . .
Quote from: Captain Black on September 02, 2010, 12:42:31 PM
Quote from: mackers on September 02, 2010, 11:20:43 AM
Paddy Heaney will probably put it down to the fact that "he was the most fouled player on the pitch".............
if your talking about the armagh game that was a completly fair comment as he was the most fouled player that day. and before you say it, no it doesnt excuse his sending off that day or this latest episode, not at all
You may be right, but EVERY time he referred to the match, even in articles weeks later, he still trotted the line out.
Every county may have their problems but Derry football is on another level altogether. The sheer thuggery that is displayed year iin year out defies belief. Their county board would seriously have to take a long hard look at themselves.
You can try and square your circle as much as you like , but theres a hell of a difference in a prank phonecall and an assault on a match official.
Quote from: Man Marker on September 02, 2010, 03:46:34 PM
I think I'll ask this one again
Quote from: Man Marker on August 31, 2010, 10:35:00 AM
Just getting to here about this after reading the Irish news, so took a wee look to see if it was mentioned on this board and low and behold. Tara stuff. Those Bradleys are some mess. Paddy huffs because he is dropped and walks off the Derry squad. Has he huffed with every manager other than his Da? Our own Ryan Mc Menanim was dropped this championship year, but did he huff, not on your nelly, a real battler is our Ryan, unlike Paddy. The brother is now alledged to have hit a ref. Two good footballers but there playing careers have been all predominately about controversy and its not a coincidence IMO there intercounty careers has coinsided with Derrys poor Ulster championship form for ten yrs. A post from glensman-derry on Eoin alledged assult would be very insightful on this thread. He seems to have the inside line on the Bradleys.
No :P
i cant believe that the referree waited outside the forglen for skinner afterwards and gave him a real hiding! if skinner gets banned so should the ref the big bollocks
Quote from: Donkeywalloper on September 02, 2010, 01:57:35 PM
Every county may have their problems but Derry football is on another level altogether. The sheer thuggery that is displayed year iin year out defies belief. Their county board would seriously have to take a long hard look at themselves.
You can try and square your circle as much as you like , but theres a hell of a difference in a prank phonecall and an assault on a match official.
You should shut your mouth till Antrim get their house in order
Quote from: ardmhachaabu on September 03, 2010, 08:30:43 PM
Quote from: Donkeywalloper on September 02, 2010, 01:57:35 PM
Every county may have their problems but Derry football is on another level altogether. The sheer thuggery that is displayed year iin year out defies belief. Their county board would seriously have to take a long hard look at themselves.
You can try and square your circle as much as you like , but theres a hell of a difference in a prank phonecall and an assault on a match official.
You should shut your mouth till Antrim get their house in order
You are an awful man for pulling the "I am allowed to have an opinion" card, when it suits you abu. You're also a great man for telling others to shut up...
What are you puck? A great man for following me about and criticising me when it suits you?
Catch a grip of yourself like a good child
That's losing the run of yourself.
Quote from: Puckoon on September 03, 2010, 08:38:48 PM
That's losing the run of yourself.
Oh no it's not. I am fed up of you sniping at me. So I am telling you to stop.
OK?
Quote from: ardmhachaabu on September 03, 2010, 08:40:36 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on September 03, 2010, 08:38:48 PM
That's losing the run of yourself.
Oh no it's not. I am fed up of you sniping at me. So I am telling you to stop.
OK?
:D
Yes Massa.
PM sent there Massa
aparantly gerard o'kane got a 6 weeks ban for verbal ause towards the ref in the same match!!! typical glen men cant take their oil