And about time too!!
This shows the Gaa to still be a amatuer outfit regarding there own members.
He wont be on the Bryansford Panel on Saturday though.
Hopefully the GAA hasnt lost him for good, a talented player, and from what I believe, a talented coach as well.
What was the story behind this?what was he alleged to have done?
remember him coaching at future youth games in jordanstown about 7/8 years ago
The witch that made the allegation should be sent to jail for a while to help her acquire some empathy
It just goes to show you that all it takes is one we runt to say something about you and they can finish you regardless of your Innocence both in football and your career. the guy had to leave his job and his football.
and not to mention all the doubters who will still say he done it even though he was cleared of all charges.
Agreed. And as mentioned any tr**p that goes around making false accusations should be subject to the punishment that the accused would have recieved if found guilty.
She was only a child.
Though I agree, any adult that makes the allegations should be destroyed by the law.
Terrible thing to happen any man, I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy.
He may have been found innocent but the damage has already been done..as someone pointed out there will always been the doubters who will pass remarks even though he has been proved inncoent in a court of law. Gullty until proven innocent and when your innocent your still guilty!!!
This happens so often in soccer as well, some ho scores, no pun intended, with a professional footballer and then she cries rape even when she is seen leaving the apparment the next morning!!!
Quote from: DirtyDozen12 on September 06, 2007, 01:28:21 PM
He may have been found innocent but the damage has already been done..as someone pointed out there will always been the doubters who will pass remarks even though he has been proved inncoent in a court of law. Gullty until proven innocent and when your innocent your still guilty!!!
This happens so often in soccer as well, some ho scores, no pun intended, with a professional footballer and then she cries rape even when she is seen leaving the apparment the next morning!!!
Same happened Robbie Fowler some Everton fans spread that he was a smackhead and despite numerous drug tests coming back clear, think he had to do one a week for four years, people still think hes a druggie!
It's a horrible accusation and there by the grace of God go us - this could happen to anybody - hopefully he can rebuild his career.
Glad this was sorted. King will have learned much from this episode. He'll admit that he made a series of stupid decisions in his position that were eventually twisted and extorted by the unstable lady.
I've read his side of the story and it serves as a lesson to all who are in a position of authority over children. Chilling.
Have the GAA made a statement on this ?
Quote from: orangeman on September 06, 2007, 01:43:17 PM
Have the GAA made a statement on this ?
What would think?
i know all charges were cleared but surely they should have left it until the end of the footballing calender?!?
What?? Are you serious? Surely they should have let him play sooner seeing as he was cleared of all charges ages ago. It's a pure joke if you ask me. When he was cleared of any wrong doing the GAA should have let him be avilable to play as of then... another perfect example of the incompetency of our disciplinary system!
he should be allowed to play.. the ban should have stopped when he was proved innocent
but i cant see him being invloved.. too big of a game
Surely he must have a recourse of action and be able to 'sue' for damages?
Exactly, it was June when he was cleared by the courts so why the wait until now to allow him to play again. It's a joke! Too many idiotic topics like this are appearing on this forum recently!!
Quote from: kinghen on September 06, 2007, 03:34:54 PM
i know all charges were cleared but surely they should have left it until the end of the footballing calender?!?
It is statements like this that make me believe in dictatorships - sweet suffering jesus how can some people be so wrong!
On what grounds was he actaully banned from playing football?
Is there actually anything in the gaa handbook to deal with something like this?
There was probably a statement from the PPS saying that there was no evidence. Nowhere does it say that this man was wronged and falsely accused - neither was there a public apology.
Sure he's an innocent man - why wouldn't he play for God's sake ????
I don't think the question is really appropriate.
Absolutely disgraceful. I wouldnt think he will play GAA again, probably feels bitter towrads the GAA after the way he was treated.
I know the man. He's a great lad and a gentleman. GAA is his life. I understand why the Down Board reacted the way they did but the GAA should have reacted as quickly when the facts were reveiled. Go on Shane your a fine man. Get over it and get back playing.