Antrim Football Thread

[Gael-in-exile]

https://x.com/cahairokane1/status/1836449620186034314?s=46


Clear as day, leading to the score, Creggan pleading with the linesman to inform the ref and apply the rules, his obnoxious condescending manner very well captured in the video

Has anyone else counted the number of Lámh Dhearg players on the field during that passage of play? I'm only getting 15. Did they have a man sent off at the time?
Their #14 returns to the field just after the free is awarded. He definitely wasn't on during the play. There may be a case that correct paperwork/protocols weren't followed for their replacements but I don't think they actually had an advantage.

Wasn't there but the way I'd look at it, did this few seconds decide the game? No way it did. Maybe technically rule wise creggan are entitled to a replay but personally I think it all looks pretty poor by them if they push it and take a replay.

Lamh Dhearg no11 who was to be subbed off runs for kickout taking a player with him. Lamhs work ball up field and get a free.
Free gets converted.

That clearly helps to decide the game as it was a score counted.

From my view I think the linesman has failed to ensure 1 on 1 off and possibly should ask ref to stop the game and rerun the kickout even before the ball crosses the halfway line.
He then gets a clear opportunity to communicate with the ref when the free is given a few moments later. The ref could easily have went back for a retake of the lockout. He doesn't do either.

It's clear as day the score should never have stood.

[Duine Inteacht Eile]

I don't think it's as clear cut as that. It appears there was a misunderstanding on who was to come off and #14 came off instead of #11.
#14 certainly appears to be off the field for the passage of play. When the free is awarded, he goes on and appears to explain to the ref.

So, from that and my counting of people (which is difficult to do I admit) I don't think LD had a numerical advantage at any time. Of course #14 may have made a run for a kickout had he been on.

[Gael-in-exile]

I don't think it's as clear cut as that. It appears there was a misunderstanding on who was to come off and #14 came off instead of #11.
#14 certainly appears to be off the field for the passage of play. When the free is awarded, he goes on and appears to explain to the ref.

So, from that and my counting of people (which is difficult to do I admit) I don't think LD had a numerical advantage at any time. Of course #14 may have made a run for a kickout had he been on.

Then it's based on the official paperwork handed to the linesman (subslip) but it's clear in the video the LD sideline want 11 to come off.

[Duine Inteacht Eile]

They do, yeah. In fact I wouldn't be surprised if it's #14 himself roaring to #11 as he's looking come back on.

I don't think it's a huge deal either way but if it is the case that just the wrong player came off (as it seems) then there is absolutely nothing to see here.

[Wee Barky]

Creggan appeal turned down by county. Is that the end of it and games going ahead next week? Or is there a separate appeal about the draw happening ?

[imtommygunn]

They can appeal to ulster gaa I think.

[paddyjohn]

I heard the appeal is already away to Ulster.

[Gael-in-exile]

Did 14 stay off then? Or did he return? And if so was that in the official subs?
It could become very technical yet

[Duine Inteacht Eile]

Yeah, there could be a paperwork/protocol case as I said. What a dick move to go appealing about that though....

[Belfast GAA man]

Creggan coaches looking a few more pay days I'd say and getting it as training away

[BigGreenField]

Presuming Creggan have taken some stick as they've locked their twitter account for non followers (was open this afternoon for minor scores).

I've sympathy for them not sure they should have appealed though.

[EOC1923]

Did 14 stay off then? Or did he return? And if so was that in the official subs?
It could become very technical yet

Where are you in exile at? You aren't up to speed on very much 

[Belfast GAA man]

Was a shambles not cheating.  Appeal shouldn't have happened

[paddyjohn]

Presuming Creggan have taken some stick as they've locked their twitter account for non followers (was open this afternoon for minor scores).

I've sympathy for them not sure they should have appealed though.

I saw some abuse directed their way by a one LD supporter about the ladies game. Pretty petty on his behalf.

[Gael-in-exile]

Far enough away to not be in the know. Assuming that's a neutral enough position to come at it from though.

It's certainly more interesting with LD 14 considered the sub.
But if that involved him leaving another part of the field (by injury I assume) and it being agreed by officials then that's ok.
If officials believed even for that small time frame it was 11 due to leave then I think Creggan have a fair right to appeal.

If the questions start to come in regarding subslips, was he off, did 14 get another slip to reenter the game etc then the waters on this are very muddy and hard to manoeuvre through.

Does anyone think we'll ever get the truth??
Only the linesman will know I'd say. I certainly didn't see him advise either of the 2 Creggan mentors that it was another player who was coming off.