Laois Senior Football Championship 2018

[BallyroanAbu]

I have not seen the video, so can someone without an agenda or an axe to grind tell me,  was Bruno sent off correctly or incorrectly ?  if so there is no case to answer, if yes then that's another story.  The video's are pretty good as we have used them all year so if they show nothing then there was nothing.  Bruno is able to handle himself but I would not have him down as a dirty player so I was surprised at him being sent off.

As for Portlaoise working well as club,  I am not trying to throw a spanner in the works.  But PortlaoiseKid your synopsis is that of a Portlaoise man,  it's really a case of we are winning the Senior nothing to see here.  I am not saying a second club is the answer as I believe at this stage, it would have to be ran by the County Board till such a time as it can run itself.  But Clonad, Ratheniska and Heath are the solution and I think they are starting to realize this,  a super strong Portlaoise while in the short term is good for Portlaoise, I feel it is not a good long term solution for Laois or Portlaoise.  Also on this the divisional sides while a nice side show are not the solution in Laois.  I actually fear for Portlaoise long term, as there is a malaise within that club that is serious.  The Senior Team as I have said before is covering up a multitude of problems.  Maybe they will sort them out but it's been going on a while now.  Serious competition for hearts and minds in the town I feel would rejuvenate the club and in would in the long run be good for Portlaoise, but wiser heads than me think different.

[Don Draper]

Justice for Bruno

[ollie12]

Did anybody here why he won his appeal? I heard a reason but it seems a very silly reason so I don't  think it's true.  I heard the ref got injured, Maurice left the line to referee it a Brendan McCann went down to do lines man but wasn't dressed in proper gear.  He was wearing  jeans and shoes and this is the technicality that got him off. This is hardly true???

[merman]

Did anybody here why he won his appeal? I heard a reason but it seems a very silly reason so I don't  think it's true.  I heard the ref got injured, Maurice left the line to referee it a Brendan McCann went down to do lines man but wasn't dressed in proper gear.  He was wearing  jeans and shoes and this is the technicality that got him off. This is hardly true???

That was a joke doing the rounds last weekend. Started by a group of Portlaoise lads in the stand and back in town after.

It might seem harsh on O' Dempseys as it makes a near impossible job that much harder but I'm glad Bruno is playing. I thought a red was extreme; especially within the context of it meaning he would miss a County Final over it.

[Laoiseabu]

The decision has been reversed . Bruno is now suspended again . What a joke this is . Laughing stock

[BallyroanAbu]

I think LaoisToday got it wrong, not the County Board.  The first story suggests "they understand" rather than anything concrete.

1st Article https://www.laoistoday.ie/2018/10/06/breaking-major-boost-for-portlaoise-as-bruno-cleared-to-play-in-final/

2nd Article https://www.laoistoday.ie/2018/10/06/portlaoise-star-forward-will-miss-county-final-after-all/

[Don Draper]

It was Laois Today who got it wrong. You'd imagine they would check their favs before writing the article

If you knew the machinations that went on here, your head would explode. This would be national news if it got out.

[portlaoisekid]

Some farce. Corruption well and truly alive.

do you care to explain ? I doubt it , you I'll informed clown.

[BobbyBoucherJr]

2015 Ross Munnelly sent off in semi final and gets off
2016 Colm Begley sent off in semi final and gets off
2017 Kevin Byrne sent off in semi final and gets off
2018 Bruno sent off in semi final and doesnt get off
We know everyone hates us but dont make it so obvious!

[Jd]

Ah will you stop both lads struck. Maurice took his time, consulted both umpires and linesmen and made an informed decision. I feel sorry for Bruno but he should have known better. Match over facing into his 14th or 15th co final and he reacts If we start allowing appeals cos a lad misses a co final then the whole discipline system is a joke.  Refs need to be supported not second guessed. Jesus you'd think there's a big conspiracy against Portlaoise but are you forgetting that the Joseph's lad was put off too

[BallyroanAbbey]

with or without mccormack it shouldnt make a difference, nobody has got inside 10 points of them yet and i cant see it next sunday either

[Don Draper]

2015 Ross Munnelly sent off in semi final and gets off
2016 Colm Begley sent off in semi final and gets off
2017 Kevin Byrne sent off in semi final and gets off
2018 Bruno sent off in semi final and doesnt get off
We know everyone hates us but dont make it so obvious!

Well you do bring it on yourselves

[BobbyBoucherJr]

What does that mean? Youre missing the point!
2015 Ross Munnelly sent off in semi final and gets off
2016 Colm Begley sent off in semi final and gets off
2017 Kevin Byrne sent off in semi final and gets off
2018 Bruno sent off in semi final and doesnt get off
We know everyone hates us but dont make it so obvious!

Well you do bring it on yourselves

[Don Draper]

You said everyone hates you, you don't help yourselves in that regard.

[town1980]

In fairness we are just too good this year I don't think o Dempsey's will provide any resistance in the final if I'm honest graigue Woulda been a better opposition from last years team there has been some changes ,, a few cheap shots thrown at Clancy but they gave us the two best games of the championship and did av to try beat a team twice  ask the graigue people to judge him probably ,, going forward I think we are way to open so if we wana progress we need to tighten up only my opinion