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Capera

What exactly was the judiciary supposed to do about the vaginal charge for Olding? How was it sloppy work?

Drop the charge I would have thought. It really depends how late they knew they wouldn't be presenting a case to prosecute it no?

Since writing the blog I think what happened is the girl wasn't sure if Olding had vaginal sex with her. She said she was face down so couldn't be sure.

Guess it depends on the timeline of finding that out.

But that's nothing to do with the judiciary. The decision of what charges to bring is the sole preserve of the PPS. Once Olding entered a not guilty plea to the charge at arraignment (and I imagine there must have been some evidence to ground that charge at that stage) the only way it could have played out is exactly how it did.

Of course. I'm wrong.

WTF? You know how the gaaboard works?

I think it's a 1 day ban for admitting you are wrong. Nobody has even been banned.

10plus years ive been comin here. First time.

Poster of the year fo sho'

Overall the aim would be top 4 first although 3rd be better obvs. I suppose get top 4 sorted and then see if 3rd or 2nd is still on is the viewpoint

Heard that too tbf

Heard he should have had a pen Sheedy. If a pen then no yellow either. Whats yer take on that one..

I happened to be going into Laganside today when a sizeable vocal protest was ongoing. I noted as I was leaving someone who looked like they might be an organiser removing all the posters from the gate before dumping them on the grass nearby.

#ihatelitter

#ibelieveyou

Like the above piece the only things we will read online and in print for the next few days will be unbalanced and pointing out the distress the girl has had to go through (which she undoubtedly had to).

It will take a brave person  (or unwise) to go against the grain and put a piece in from the boys perspective.

Eh? Have you looked at social media? Trying to make martyrs out of these lads because there wasn't enough to convict them in a criminal case is rich in the extreme. They've already got more support than their actions declswrved.

Can I ask a question Syferus,  you have steadfastly believed they are guilty. Please summarise why you thingbso.

If you want to see why you're free to look at my previous posts in this thread. I'm not going to let you tear me a new one again.

Holy smokes, they are holding solidarity rallies in Belfast, dublin and Limerick tomorrow, that has to be a joke?

Solidarity for who?

Surely someone could represent us at one of these. A wee poster "Gaaboard stands with you #200pages" could be rustled up

Wise up Sid. . . it's a fecking eejit making a stupid statement on twitter calm down!!

There was once a player convicted of bringing the GAA into disrepute for diving.

Diving might be reprehensible, but I think you'll agree it's not quite in the same ballpark as publicly calling for the public humiliation of a plaintiff in a rape trial and inciting others to break the law by strongly implying that she should be named.

Diving in a GAA match presumably!? Not diving at 5-a-side soccer or into a swimming pool or any other walk of life that is unconnected to the GAA.
He's an idiot obviously, but it's nothing to do with the GAA.

His Twitter handle is @GaryWalshLaois. His Twitter bio states "Laois footballer". His profile picture and background is of him playing for Laois.

Nothing to do with the GAA at all, yeah. 

Hard to bate a bit of outrage. Some amount of it goin about today. Ban him for life i say. Then maybe a public flogging

Party at Ollies anyone?! After party at Paddys hes told me, we're all invited...

It isn't called the demon drink for nothing!

Heading for a hung jury, no way anyone could navigate through this mess and come to a decision with which they can be completely happy.

Will it be well hung tho....

Hes not Derry

Would you have a big say in these things bluedabadee

[Postie]

You can add Emmett McGuckin on to the list of absentees - also not called up

So far Lynch, Kielt, Heavron, McGuckin.

Wonder what goalkeepers are on panel, was Postie asked back?

Don't know how a starting player can go from main player to not needed within 2/3 months. I know all managers will have difference in opinion on certain players but to not make a 30-40 man panel is some drop.

The only way that lad should be let through the gates of Owenbeg again is if he's rebuilding them. That's if his ego can fit through them.

What's wrong with giving the Slaughtneil keeper a shot?

Are we really to believe that two goalkeepers who have played more senior games for Derry than their clubs are the best in Derry?

McErlaine is out of his depth.

Hell slap it up you.

What would your own solutions be?

Step 1: Pick a panel of your best and most talented players

As an example, are the two best goalkeepers in Derry teenagers? Have they ever achieved anything at club level? We had McKindless last season who played for Derry in the championship last season before appearing for ballinderry.

We are a joke of a county. Teams look at us now and think they have 2 points in the bag.

Hi Thomas, didn't know you posted on the board. I'd still have Hartin and McKindless there before you.. But that still doesn't mean they're up to the standard. They're just better than you.

I just think the county probably  has better keepers than the 3 of you.

Talkin to yerself sahn

He never mentioned lucky.

Tis amazin what boys read at times and it not even there

re-watched 12 Angry Men earlier in the week in anticipation of what will go on behind the scenes shortly;

I realise this has little relevance, but hey ho, hasn't stopped some of yis