Battle of the Boyne - Meath Vs Louth - Leinster Final 11/7/2010

[Mac2]

Ian O'Doherty from todays Irish Independent

It's the spirit of the Gael...

One of the things that separates True Gaels from us Dublin-based, city-slicking West Brits is, of course, adherence to Gaelic football.

Indeed, the moral superiority displayed by the GAA-loving, troglodyte turf munchers is how the practitioners and fans of their code are more in tune with old concepts like honour and being a man, while fans of proper football are dismissed as just a bunch of degenerate knackers.

That attitude was best displayed two weeks ago by Antrim coach, Liam Bradley, when he condemned some opposition supporters and said witheringly: "A lot of my players took a lot of flak from supporters. You would have thought it was more of a soccer match than a Gaelic match."

So it was truly, undeniably hilarious to watch the scenes of untrammelled muck savagery in Croker on Sunday.

Fans attacking the ref; police protecting the ref; stewards getting bottled over the head; general carnage and good, old fashioned thuggery were the order of the day.

Yup, they truly do hold the moral high ground, for sure.

Although, in fairness, that melee was a hell of a lot more interesting than the complete dog of a World Cup final which followed ...

Isn't it great that gobshites like Doherty get to guffaw at what was a sporting travesty on Sunday so that he can get a handy article out of it and mock those affected by it. F**king knob.

[Puckoon]

Ian O'Doherty from todays Irish Independent

It's the spirit of the Gael...

One of the things that separates True Gaels from us Dublin-based, city-slicking West Brits is, of course, adherence to Gaelic football.

Indeed, the moral superiority displayed by the GAA-loving, troglodyte turf munchers is how the practitioners and fans of their code are more in tune with old concepts like honour and being a man, while fans of proper football are dismissed as just a bunch of degenerate knackers.

That attitude was best displayed two weeks ago by Antrim coach, Liam Bradley, when he condemned some opposition supporters and said witheringly: "A lot of my players took a lot of flak from supporters. You would have thought it was more of a soccer match than a Gaelic match."

So it was truly, undeniably hilarious to watch the scenes of untrammelled muck savagery in Croker on Sunday.

Fans attacking the ref; police protecting the ref; stewards getting bottled over the head; general carnage and good, old fashioned thuggery were the order of the day.

Yup, they truly do hold the moral high ground, for sure.

Although, in fairness, that melee was a hell of a lot more interesting than the complete dog of a World Cup final which followed ...

What a spiteful piece. Obviously something wrong with this fella.

[omagh_gael]

I think now It would serve both teams better to move on. If Meath were to offer a replay it should have been done at the latest yesterday morning. The mass hysteria (most of which is coming from people who've probably never attended a league game in their lives) is wearing thin at this stage.

Louth should hammer on in training rev the fcuk out of their misfortune and drive themselves into the quarter finals. Can they meet Meath in the qf? Nearly certain provincial finalists can't meet in qf's?

[muppet]

He is to journalism what Jedward are to entertainment.

Both have an audience but they cant read yet.

[DB_An_Mhi]

Personally I think as things stand the 2010 Leinster Title is something of a poisoned chalice. As a Meath supporter I would prefer that the county is known for its nobility and sportsmanship (and offer a replay, play again even if we lost) than as cute you know what's who held on to the prize at all costs.

However it is easy to say that as a 40 yr old supporter (only) who can put things in perspective. It is only a game after all. If you are a player and have worked extremely hard and dreamt of this all your footballing career, it is an entirely different matter. And handing back your first medal/title when there are other factors than a goal to be considered, is very difficult. It would be a seminal event thats for sure. Put yourselves in the players (young) shoes, and think did Louth get any scores which were down to clear referring mistakes (incorrect frees); was there a level of belligerence in their play at times which went beyond acceptable standards; did their players show a level of unsportsmanlike behaviour after the game (forget the fans). Goodwill works both ways.

[Lar Naparka]

Wonderful. Leinster championship decided by a judge.

You may well turn out to be correct about this.
I haven't been following developments closely today but someone who has done so tells me that the Louth County Board are reported to be considering all options. If that is true, I presume this could mean a consultation with some wig or other - at the very least.

[Mac2]

If only big Joe had been able to replicate Mayo's finest ever goal..http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ezlkmUf1c0

[mylestheslasher]

Please dont reproduce anything written by that individual on here.

+1
Empty vessels and all that

[Maguire01]

Wonderful. Leinster championship decided by a judge.

You may well turn out to be correct about this.
I haven't been following developments closely today but someone who has done so tells me that the Louth County Board are reported to be considering all options. If that is true, I presume this could mean a consultation with some wig or other - at the very least.

Such an outcome would be equally unsatisfactory. And the title equally tainted.

[muppet]

Wonderful. Leinster championship decided by a judge.

You may well turn out to be correct about this.
I haven't been following developments closely today but someone who has done so tells me that the Louth County Board are reported to be considering all options. If that is true, I presume this could mean a consultation with some wig or other - at the very least.

Such an outcome would be equally unsatisfactory. And the title equally tainted.

Equally tainted for us. Not quite equal for the team that should have won but for an illegal goal but don't have the cup.

[Hound]

If only big Joe had been able to replicate Mayo's finest ever goal..http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ezlkmUf1c0

super, there were a couple of more funny goals in the Connacht champonship around that time as well.

[Louth Exile]

He is to journalism what Jedward are to entertainment.
Both have an audience but they cant read yet.

On the Money

If only big Joe had been able to replicate Mayo's finest ever goal..http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ezlkmUf1c0

Not much making me laugh over the last few days, but never saw that before, classic, all the grace and composure that Sheridan showed as well 

[Turlough O Carolan]

He is to journalism what Jedward are to entertainment.
Both have an audience but they cant read yet.

On the Money

If only big Joe had been able to replicate Mayo's finest ever goal..http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ezlkmUf1c0

Not much making me laugh over the last few days, but never saw that before, classic, all the grace and composure that Sheridan showed as well 

That comical but hugely significant goal actually came at the very end of extra time in a replay at the Hyde. Won it for Mayo. At the time I thought Burke fouled Sheerin and should have been a free out. Was an epic game nevertheless.

[demusicman]

Decision on Meath v Louth replay – Live updates
Written by: Gary Quinn on 12th July 2010

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[Celt_Man]

Decision on Meath v Louth replay – Live updates
Written by: Gary Quinn on 12th July 2010

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Decision on Meath v Louth replay – Live updates

Tuesday 13th July

21:29 update
We are expecting a statement in the next 30min

Statement from Meath County Board I presume??