Jarlath Burns

[imtommygunn]

Many wouldn't do that though.

(Agree on general points though. I think he just addresses everyone as school kids.)

[pbat]

If as Burns claims the reason no further action was because the referee dealt with it on the day, surely then Hurson should be stood down for future games as not seeing/taking proper action against both Clifford/McGuinness or any action against players contributing to a melee is as negligent as Conor Lane was in the league final. And has Lane not be unofficially disappeared by the CCCC.

[Captain Obvious]

Brennan and McGuinness incidents like comparing apples to oranges the brains of the operation reckons...

The more time goes on, the more I think JB as a serious superiority complex. He talks some BS and expects everyone to buy into it.

I don't think he'll be seen as being a successful appointment, which is really disappointing as I thought he was a great appointment when he got the gig.

I agree. A spoofer of the highest degree.

What's his legacy?

He thinks people are stupid re; Brennan/Mc Guinness thing. Tries to bluff his way out of it.

To make some people forget that the GAA president is a figurehead position.

[Main Street]

If as Burns claims the reason no further action was because the referee dealt with it on the day, surely then Hurson should be stood down for future games as not seeing/taking proper action against both Clifford/McGuinness or any action against players contributing to a melee is as negligent as Conor Lane was in the league final. And has Lane not be unofficially disappeared by the CCCC.

Sean Hurson refereed that game with officiating maturity, he deactivated any potential explosive outcomes, cleared the benches and laid down the law to the managers. The second half of that game was almost a game for pussies.

[trueblue1234]

Unfortunately for Burns his tenure  won't be remembered for the successful implementation of the new rules imo. It will be remembered for him walking from one clusterf**k to another with very poor leadership. And I say that as someone who really wanted him to get the role initially. For someone who loves to talk, he has an uncanny ability of putting his foot in it every time he opens his mouth. Disappointing to say the least.

[Rossfan]

Too fond of the microphone and letting his mouth run away.

[DaleCooper]

A lot to be said for the "stealth" presidents whose name you cant remember

[imtommygunn]

It's the Rory Gallagher thing. He over reached and made himself look like a tool and I don't think people have forgotten. This stuff now isn't helping.

[tonto1888]

If as Burns claims the reason no further action was because the referee dealt with it on the day, surely then Hurson should be stood down for future games as not seeing/taking proper action against both Clifford/McGuinness or any action against players contributing to a melee is as negligent as Conor Lane was in the league final. And has Lane not be unofficially disappeared by the CCCC.

how often has action been taken when something has been in the report? D Connolly and the linesman for one? Thats wasnt dealt with on the day if memory serves me right

[From the Bunker]

Jarlath is a decent soul. But he often mixes up what are principal duties from work with Presidential Duties in the GAA.

[David McKeown]

If as Burns claims the reason no further action was because the referee dealt with it on the day, surely then Hurson should be stood down for future games as not seeing/taking proper action against both Clifford/McGuinness or any action against players contributing to a melee is as negligent as Conor Lane was in the league final. And has Lane not be unofficially disappeared by the CCCC.

how often has action been taken when something has been in the report? D Connolly and the linesman for one? Thats wasnt dealt with on the day if memory serves me right

Rules have changed since then on what the CCCC can and can't do. Had that incident occurred today in the same way the CCCC would be powerless.

[David McKeown]

If as Burns claims the reason no further action was because the referee dealt with it on the day, surely then Hurson should be stood down for future games as not seeing/taking proper action against both Clifford/McGuinness or any action against players contributing to a melee is as negligent as Conor Lane was in the league final. And has Lane not be unofficially disappeared by the CCCC.

Sean Hurson refereed that game with officiating maturity, he deactivated any potential explosive outcomes, cleared the benches and laid down the law to the managers. The second half of that game was almost a game for pussies.

The problem is he didn't lay down the law. He invented his own law. Some prefer that and call it common sense. The difficulty is it leaves you open to claims of inconsistency and bias

[tonto1888]

If as Burns claims the reason no further action was because the referee dealt with it on the day, surely then Hurson should be stood down for future games as not seeing/taking proper action against both Clifford/McGuinness or any action against players contributing to a melee is as negligent as Conor Lane was in the league final. And has Lane not be unofficially disappeared by the CCCC.

how often has action been taken when something has been in the report? D Connolly and the linesman for one? Thats wasnt dealt with on the day if memory serves me right

Rules have changed since then on what the CCCC can and can't do. Had that incident occurred today in the same way the CCCC would be powerless.

Fair enough

[Smokin Joe]

If as Burns claims the reason no further action was because the referee dealt with it on the day, surely then Hurson should be stood down for future games as not seeing/taking proper action against both Clifford/McGuinness or any action against players contributing to a melee is as negligent as Conor Lane was in the league final. And has Lane not be unofficially disappeared by the CCCC.

how often has action been taken when something has been in the report? D Connolly and the linesman for one? Thats wasnt dealt with on the day if memory serves me right

Rules have changed since then on what the CCCC can and can't do. Had that incident occurred today in the same way the CCCC would be powerless.

David, under what circumstances can the CCCC now give someone a suspension for an incident if the referee did not send off that player / official for said incident?

[David McKeown]

If as Burns claims the reason no further action was because the referee dealt with it on the day, surely then Hurson should be stood down for future games as not seeing/taking proper action against both Clifford/McGuinness or any action against players contributing to a melee is as negligent as Conor Lane was in the league final. And has Lane not be unofficially disappeared by the CCCC.

how often has action been taken when something has been in the report? D Connolly and the linesman for one? Thats wasnt dealt with on the day if memory serves me right

Rules have changed since then on what the CCCC can and can't do. Had that incident occurred today in the same way the CCCC would be powerless.

David, under what circumstances can the CCCC now give someone a suspension for an incident if the referee did not send off that player / official for said incident?

Its a needlessly complicated process but the CCCC can only get involved (commence an investigation) once it is confirmed that the referee did not adjudicate on any incident.  Adjudicating includes seeing the incident and taking no action.  One of the problems is that it can be difficult to confirm that without an investigation commencing to show the referee what you are talking about and asking them to confirm whether they adjudicated or not.