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At the moment - the only rules are:

A player eligible for the under 12 grade shall be ineligible to play in the under 16 or older grades,

and a player eligible for the under 14 grade shall be ineligible to play in the Minor or older grades.

Penalty : Team - loss of game. Player - 4 weeks suspension

I don't understand this American Football isn't a sport sentiment

but I will focus on the heading of this discussion and agree that croke park is a joke.

Don't bother going back to it then

Breffnimen take points in fine style
Dr McKenna Cup Section B: Derry 0-12 Cavan 0-17
By Paddy Heaney in Celtic Park

New Cavan boss Donal Keoghan began his inter-county management career in style

yesterday when his side travelled to Celtic Park and blew Derry off the pitch.

Played in a downpour from start to finish, the Cavan men made light of the slippery conditions and fired over a whopping 17 points. However, it would be a mistake to attribute Cavan's amazing marksmanship as the sole reason for this surprise result.

Keoghan has set out to restore pride in the famous blue jersey and it was the passion and fervour with which his players showed all over the pitch which made the difference.

The Breffnimen displayed a physicality and tigerish work-rate that hasn't always been a feature of their play in recent years. Derry struggled to cope with Cavan's tackling and continually lost possession as they tried to work the ball out of defence.

Keoghan will be delighted by the manner in which his players has answered his call to arms, and he'll be particularly encouraged by the displays of Michael Cunningham (0-3), Lorcan Mulvey (0-2), and Sean Brady (0-3, one free).

Derry boss Paddy Crozier had a less pleasant day at the office.

With the exception of Michael McGoldrick, few of his new faces made a major impression – and it looks like he'll have to revert to the tried and tested names when the League gets underway next month.

Despite the incessant rain, the Celtic Park surface remained remarkably firm, and the two teams served up an unseasonably high-scoring encounter.

Cavan blasted out of the traps and led 0-9 to 0-4 after just 22 minutes. The visitors were dominating centrefield while the Derry half-back line was being mauled apart, although Aidan McAlynn did manage to win a few breaking balls.

Nevertheless, the Oak Leaf men registered a spirited comeback before the break. Paddy Bradley and Jim Kelly both came to the fore. The stylish Kelly landed two superb scores before Bradley kicked a hat-trick of points in less than five minutes. This left the score 0-10 to 0-9 in Cavan's favour at the break.

Having watched their team haul themselves back into contention, the handful of Derry fans who attended the game had reason to be hopeful at half-time.

But their optimism was short-lived. They watched Andrew McCartney hit the side netting from close range just before a fisted effort bounced narrowly wide.

Cavan were content to take their points. A superb effort by substitute Jason Reilly put them ahead by three after 47 minutes.

Again, Derry responded to the challenge. Strikes from McCartney and Kieran McIver brought the home side to within a point, but that's as close as they got.

Cavan, who looked fitter, and played with much greater cohesion and power, finished the game with a flourish. They blasted over four points without replay, the best of which was another classy effort from the evergreen Jason Reilly.

Cavan's flurry of scores put them 0-17 to 0-12 in front after 64 minutes. Derry tried desperately to get the goal that would enable them to launch a grandstand finish but 'keeper Colm Anderson parried two strong shots from Paddy Bradley and Fergal Doherty.

Jason Reilly also had a chance to hit the net but his placed shot rolled wide and the scoreline remained unchanged during the last eight

minutes of play.



MATCH STATS

Derry: B Gillis; M McGoldrick, K McGuckin capt, J Keenan; P Carton, K McIvor, A McAlynn; Patsy Bradley, J Conway; R Wilkinson,

C Gilligan (0-2, both frees), R Convery; J Kelly

(0-2), Paddy Bradley (0-6, one free),

A McCartney (0-1). Subs: F Doherty for

J Conway (29); E Bradley for R Convery (47);

R McElhone for R Wilkinson (50); K Gallagher for M McGoldrick (62). Yellow cards: P Cartin (63).

Cavan: C Anderson; M Cahill, D Rabbitte,

K Fannin; J Crowe, N Walsh, E Reilly;

D Thomas, D McCabe (0-1); M Cunningham

(0-3), M McKeever (0-1), M Brennan;

C Mackey (0-2), S Brady (0-3, one free),

G Pearson (0-3, all frees). Subs: L Mulvey for D Rabbitte (20); J Reilly for D Thomas (45);

A Reilly for G Pearson (71). Yellow cards:

M Cahill (15); M Brennan (17).

Referee: J White (Donegal)



STAR MAN

Lorcan Mulvey replaced the injured Darren Rabbitte after 22 minutes. He scored two points from play, his first within two minutes of his introduction after a fantastic pass by Michael Brennan. But it was Mulvey's strength a midfield which proved most influential. He disrupted Derry's centrefield partnership by breaking everything that came within his range.

Strong and aggressive, he provided Cavan with a presence a midfield which laid the foundations for their victory.

Two man tackle

Mick Quinn - Coventry vs Arsenal??

I think it's also illegal to get help from your team-mate in order to catch the ball - think of a rugby lineout

Never knew that Homer - thanks for that

I think that's illegal Lynchboy.

I've a PDF copy of the rules - send me your email address in PM and I'll forward it on to you

The problems with the Millenium Stadium pitch are strictly due to the roof if I remember correctly. It's made up of over 7000 patches of turf that are sitting on wooden pallets – so that they can be quickly and easily removed if there is a concert or something.

sent it - check your email

send me a message with your email address

shoot me your email address and i'll email ya one

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RTK Truth Day - Liverpool vs Arsenal
Banners, Mosaic, Chants

"THE TRUTH" - MOSAIC FOR 6 MINUTES

On 15th April 1989, tens of thousands of us set off to support our beloved Redmen in the semi-final of the world's oldest and greatest football knockout competition - the F.A Cup. 96 of us never returned, crushed to death inside Hillsborough stadium - an unspeakable tragedy which we, as Liverpudlians, will never forget. The memory of loved ones who never came home lives on in the eternal flame that now burns alongside the iconic Liverbird as the enduring symbol of Liverpool Football Club.

Very recently, the memory of those loved ones was once again desecrated by Kelvin Mackenzie, the despicable former editor of low-life gutter rag The Sun. This man is almost beyond contempt - but not quite. Not only does he disrespect the grief of families still at a loss to come to terms with the events of 15/4/89, he denigrates the city and the people of Liverpool. He is our enemy - he has made himself so.

He also besmirches the history and tradition of the fabled F.A Cup. In showing our wholehearted revulsion towards this wretch and his supporters, every F.A Cup tie involving Liverpool F.C is designated Truth Day. Starting with Saturday's tie against Arsenal, the first 6 minutes of every F.A Cup tie will commemorate the Hillsborough 96, their families, and the ongoing plight for Justice. For 6 minutes, raise the roof with songs for the 96, songs of Truth - and songs of unrestrained disgust at Mackenzie, shameless perpetrator of shabby lies.

Saturday 6th January will be an official RTK flag day – Any JUSTICE banners and flags you have, bring them! Any banners at all (KFS compliant), bring them! The game is live on the BBC and the perfect opportunity to raise awareness of the fight for Justice, as well and letting the world know we're still the greatest fans about. It's time to make ourselves seen and time to make ourselves heard.

A flyer campaign will be in operation on the day of the game, highlighting the plans for the 6 MINUTES FOR THE 96. A banner will be held aloft at the front of the Kop for the first 6 minutes of the game, non-stop songs of Justice for the 96 until the banner is dropped. The perfect start to maintaining an eye opening atmosphere for the rest of the game.

The RTK have also arranged for a crowd mosaic in The Kop. Reading THE TRUTH we are going for maximum impact. Remember the BBC - recent employers of MacKenzie - are showing the game live. We ask all Kopites to hold the mosiac up for the whole duration of the 6 munite protest. Your view may be slightly impaired but please remember who you are doing this for.

We will require your help to lay out the mosaic on Saturday morning. Anybody that can lend a hand, please make their way to Shankly Gates for 10am on Saturday. If you think you'll be able to help please register your interest on the forum. It's expected to last around 1-2 hours. We also require volunteers to hand out flyers on Saturday. Again, if you can make it please meet outside the Arkles pub at 3pm.

DON'T BUY THE SUN. JUSTICE FOR THE 96!

RTK THE 96 - Bring your banners!