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It is of course difficult not to get angry with refereeing decisions in tight games.

But when your keeper has fluffed two goals, and your forwards kicked a dozen shots wide/short that we'd expect under-16 forwards to convert, making a big deal out of a single refereeing  decision is just daft.

The referee did not cost Armagh the game. Just repeat it a few times Geezer. Then regroup.

Refs need called out more on basic errors for sure. But it didn't cost us the game, had it in our own hands and made a balls of it.

Do they?

I'd suggest this. If a manager wants to to hang a referee for one decision, then he first has to hang any players of his who made a bad decision during the game.

Call out by all means. But don't hide behind your own facts.

Fair is fair.

If you're talking about McGeeney he talked about missed chances and mistakes before talking about that breech

Hard to concede three goals against a team like Galway and still be in the game.  Armagh have a lot to work on in that regard. No one to blame but themselves in not winning last night,

On the referee I thought he was spectacularly inconsistent I could understand why the black card might have been yellow but how was the yellow a minute later not black?

On the last free I would need to see it again but it looked to me like Cassidy had the hand up indicating an advantage, if he did then the free shouldn't have been moved if he didn't then it was brainless from McQuillan hopefully he will learn.

As for the breach offence that lead to the goal, as stupid as the rule is I think that was by rule the correct decision.  McElroy was not carrying, receiving or intercepting the ball or attempting to do so therefore the 20m free is the punishment.  That said I will make 2 points about that.  Firstly it is far too severe a punishment for the offence and as seen last night has the potential to change games for innocuous offence.  Secondly Armagh  scored a point in the first half during a clear Galway breach why weren't they offered a choice of a 20m free or a 2 point free.  The advantage rule needs looked at in that regard.

So whilst I thought Cassidy wasn't good last night and isn't a great ref I wouldn't blame the defeat on him.

As I understand it Creally and McCambridge are back training and McKay and McMullen will be back for later stages of league/start of championship.  All will be needed I feel as Armagh whilst still in the second or third group of teams have a difficult season ahead of them.

Finally and not to go back to it again but with the exception of the solo and go I do not like the new rules at all.  I think they take away from many of the skills of the game.  I think they devalue great scoring and I think they do not reward better teams who dominate games for long periods (not a reference to last night).  I also think they are very hard to follow if you are at the games.   

The ref didn't cost us the game but the breach call on Joe was the wrong decision apparently. Admittedly I didn't see it. It going by what has been said since it was. At worst a free form had way

Couldn't have been a free from the half way line. It was either not a breach or it was the correct decision. Frees from the half way line are only for deliberate breaches.

Only going by what is been said afterwards but if he's not interfering it should have been from the half way
A free from half way for a deliberate breech doesn't make sense

Yes what's been said has been wrong.

As stupid as it is. Deliberate breaches are frees from half way line  Accidental breaches are 20m frees that can be taken outside.

2.14 During play, a team must have at least four players (which may include the goalkeeper) in their half of the
field and at least three outfield players in the opposition half of the field.

Exception:
A breach of this Rule does not occur where the player(s) who would otherwise cause the breach
(a) have do so unintentionally
(b) are within 4m of the halfway line
(c) are not interfering with play
(d) are not interfering with the opponent, and
(e) are not gaining an advantage


4.35 To commit a breach of Rule 2.14 (Set Play) in the act of carrying, receiving or intercepting the ball, or attempting to do so.
Penalty
Free kick from the place where the player crossed the halfway line.

4.36 To commit a breach of Rule 2.14 (Set Play) other than in the circumstances outlined in Rule 4.35.
Penalty
Free kick from the centre point of the offending team's 20m line. However, the opponents of the team conceding the
foul may take a free kick from any point outside the 40m arc.

Thy Makes no sense whatsoever
However, going by the exceptions the breach against McIlroy should not have been given if what geezer said was correct

Hard to concede three goals against a team like Galway and still be in the game.  Armagh have a lot to work on in that regard. No one to blame but themselves in not winning last night,

On the referee I thought he was spectacularly inconsistent I could understand why the black card might have been yellow but how was the yellow a minute later not black?

On the last free I would need to see it again but it looked to me like Cassidy had the hand up indicating an advantage, if he did then the free shouldn't have been moved if he didn't then it was brainless from McQuillan hopefully he will learn.

As for the breach offence that lead to the goal, as stupid as the rule is I think that was by rule the correct decision.  McElroy was not carrying, receiving or intercepting the ball or attempting to do so therefore the 20m free is the punishment.  That said I will make 2 points about that.  Firstly it is far too severe a punishment for the offence and as seen last night has the potential to change games for innocuous offence.  Secondly Armagh  scored a point in the first half during a clear Galway breach why weren't they offered a choice of a 20m free or a 2 point free.  The advantage rule needs looked at in that regard.

So whilst I thought Cassidy wasn't good last night and isn't a great ref I wouldn't blame the defeat on him.

As I understand it Creally and McCambridge are back training and McKay and McMullen will be back for later stages of league/start of championship.  All will be needed I feel as Armagh whilst still in the second or third group of teams have a difficult season ahead of them.

Finally and not to go back to it again but with the exception of the solo and go I do not like the new rules at all.  I think they take away from many of the skills of the game.  I think they devalue great scoring and I think they do not reward better teams who dominate games for long periods (not a reference to last night).  I also think they are very hard to follow if you are at the games.   

The ref didn't cost us the game but the breach call on Joe was the wrong decision apparently. Admittedly I didn't see it. It going by what has been said since it was. At worst a free form had way

Couldn't have been a free from the half way line. It was either not a breach or it was the correct decision. Frees from the half way line are only for deliberate breaches.

Only going by what is been said afterwards but if he's not interfering it should have been from the half way
A free from half way for a deliberate breech doesn't make sense

Hard to concede three goals against a team like Galway and still be in the game.  Armagh have a lot to work on in that regard. No one to blame but themselves in not winning last night,

On the referee I thought he was spectacularly inconsistent I could understand why the black card might have been yellow but how was the yellow a minute later not black?

On the last free I would need to see it again but it looked to me like Cassidy had the hand up indicating an advantage, if he did then the free shouldn't have been moved if he didn't then it was brainless from McQuillan hopefully he will learn.

As for the breach offence that lead to the goal, as stupid as the rule is I think that was by rule the correct decision.  McElroy was not carrying, receiving or intercepting the ball or attempting to do so therefore the 20m free is the punishment.  That said I will make 2 points about that.  Firstly it is far too severe a punishment for the offence and as seen last night has the potential to change games for innocuous offence.  Secondly Armagh  scored a point in the first half during a clear Galway breach why weren't they offered a choice of a 20m free or a 2 point free.  The advantage rule needs looked at in that regard.

So whilst I thought Cassidy wasn't good last night and isn't a great ref I wouldn't blame the defeat on him.

As I understand it Creally and McCambridge are back training and McKay and McMullen will be back for later stages of league/start of championship.  All will be needed I feel as Armagh whilst still in the second or third group of teams have a difficult season ahead of them.

Finally and not to go back to it again but with the exception of the solo and go I do not like the new rules at all.  I think they take away from many of the skills of the game.  I think they devalue great scoring and I think they do not reward better teams who dominate games for long periods (not a reference to last night).  I also think they are very hard to follow if you are at the games.   

The ref didn't cost us the game but the breach call on Joe was the wrong decision apparently. Admittedly I didn't see it. It going by what has been said since it was. At worst a free form had way

Indiscipline at the finish cost Armagh the game; hopefully this is a lesson learned. Thought Armagh were slightly the better team, but gave away some stupid goals to keep Galway in it.

I discipline at rhe end yeah but I'm more worried about the 2 goals we gifted Galway and the chances we missed. That cost Armagh more

Left that behind. Could come back to bite us at the end of the league 

Good for Armagh to get up and running with a win and comfortable one at that however conceding 0-18 to such a patched up Monaghan team is a slight concern.

And on top of that ignominy, Armagh took an eternity to score a goal against a junior defense. Everybody in Armagh who got a little bit of pleasure out of that performance should take an ice cold shower

can only beat whats in fornt of you. If you cant take some sort of pleasure form any win then whats the point

Rose Tattoo - Dropkick Murphys

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9d8SzG4FPyM&list=RD9d8SzG4FPyM&start_radio=1

I see he also says Dublin can win the Sam Maguire this year... kind of explains where he's at 

a fair point haha

Apparently not true according to Greg McEneaney. Wasn't discussed at all and they don't know where the source for the  report came from. That's in today's Irish news

Not sure what you're saying isn't true... if it's Maher and Geraghty taking part in the launch.. Truthsayer 🤷
https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/2026/01/22/players-unlikely-to-be-distracted-in-row-over-allianz-sponsorship-of-national-leagues/

I'm not saying anything. The Irish news were reporting what a Dublin player said

https://www.irishnews.com/gaa/gaelic-football/dublin-footballer-greg-mceneaney-in-the-dark-about-allianz-branding-boycott-CZHSMYRXMZARVMZ53TN324LTQY/

[Dial-a+drink.]

The taxi driver on 100k, he selling drugs on the side, like the Larne soccer team bus driver!

Tates Avenue had a firm delivering booze and fegs at one time out the boot. Wonder if its still a thing.

Dial-a+drink.

They would have been plan B back in the 90s if you had no success with knocking the side door of the Hatfield at 1am looking for a few cans.

Haha. Brings back good memories that

Apparently not true according to Greg McEneaney. Wasn't discussed at all and they don't know where the source for the  report came from. That's in today's Irish news

bought a mars bar yesterday. Just one. Normal size. £1.60 WTF

Well done Dublin. Hope others take the same step

Very unfair, Dingle are a Div 2 team in Kerry. They should be in the intermediate championship.

Dingle 3 from 4 2-pointers.
Brigid's 2 from 8 2-pointers.
Gavin gives another All-Ireland to Kerry.

What are you on about. The league is completely separate and irrelevant to championship.
It's played without county players which Dingle have several of and obviously Mark O'Connor also.

Mark O'Connor shouldn't be playing in my opinion, he is a professional footballer playing against amateurs, Gaelic football is supposed to be an amateur sport.
Also he is a registered player with another team , are you allowed to play for two teams now ?

I assume the fact it's a different sport comes in to play there. Only of lads registered for local soccer teams also and no issues there

Calling Aussie rules a different sport is a bit weak.
Also professional footballers do not play for their local scoccer clubs.

From a fairness perspective, it also creates an uneven playing field: teams that can afford to fly players halfway around the world gain an advantage that has little to do with player development or local commitment, which runs counter to the community-based ethos of the GAA. Prioritising rested, locally available players better protects athletes and preserves the amateur, parish-first values the association is built on.

it is a different sport though???
Nobody mentioned professional soccer players playing for their local soccer clubs. You asked if you are allowed to be registered with two different teams. Clearly you are