2008 Ulster Club Championships

[corn02]

Anyone know why McNamee got 2nd yellow cameras didn't pick anything up so tv viewers not sure what it was for.

He should have had two  straight reds in the first half

Quite an unhelpful addition Seamus, can you answer my question please?

Sideline, he got a 2nd booking for been involved with the sub who came on to curb him & tried to rape him when he made a run for the ball, infact McNamee's short were at his knees at one stage and the linesman must have imply ed that they were both at it.  I didn't see the McEntee incident, but McNamee's was a disgrace also.

Can I also point out that as a gael, no matter were you come from we all love our great game, but some of the language from the Ballinderry management & their supports during & after the game was the worst I've ever heard.
When Aaron Kernan was taking a free from the stand side in the 1st half the Ballinderry manager was shouting "You south Armagh b**tard"..  what sort of example is that to set to your own players, never mind the supports that follow them.

I've often heard of the thuggery that goes on in Derry Championships, now I know why.

Now now, stones and glass houses and all. Cross fans have not the nicest reputation either so I wouldn't get into that.

[Kentucky Blue]

Thoroughly great battle yesterday. Underdog usually misses the boat as it were the first day but the great escape as it were makes for some tussle next week. Cross really controlled the first half, really had their homework done. This was most evident as Wilkinson who was ballinderry's best player this past few games did not get into the game at all. he may start on the wing next time around.

Ballinderry came off second in the physical stakes, but then again most teams do against cross.

Darren Conway let himself down, will be very suprised if John mCEntee doesn't get that turned over. The goal by Niall McCusker was very fortunate but the pressure did tell. Devlin showed glimpses when he escaped the shackles.

Disappointed with the replay being put in enniskillen again. There's only one ref with a bit of common sense and it should be Pat McEneaney doing the replay. yesterday's ref was a disgrace. Typical Tyrone

[SidelineKick]

Cheers goh.

I think Ballinderry got it wrong in terms of trying to match the Cross physicality and cuteness (albeit the cuteness thing worked), they are a great footballing team and should stick to that. Cross can match hard hitting with quality football and for the most part of yesterday were a class act to watch.

When Aaron Kernan was taking a free from the stand side in the 1st half the Ballinderry manager was shouting "You south Armagh b**tard"..  what sort of example is that to set to your own players, never mind the supports that follow them.

I've often heard of the thuggery that goes on in Derry Championships, now I know why.

I can confirm that sort thing isnt unusual.  It gets to the point where Ballinderry do whatever it takes to win even if that means losing dignity and letting themselves down.

[FermGael]

Disappointed with the replay being put in enniskillen again.

I can understand this from a travelling point of view but one of the main things that helped the game yesterday was the condition of the pitch.
We had 2 games played on it Saturday night and 2 games played on it on Sunday.  That's 4 games in 24 hours(all senior mens matches).
There are very few pitches in the country that could take so many games this time of year and still be playable.

[Maximus Marillius]

Have to agree Brewster park now has one of the best surfaces in the country.

[Hoof Hearted]

TG4 didnt show the mcnamee incident, thats why i didnt know it wasnt Ronan who was involved. They flashed up a yellow for No.17 and his name and the camera featured on him for about 10 seconds. Thats why anyone who wasnt there thought that he got 2 yellows and stayed on the pitch

[Fear ón Srath Bán]

Disappointed with the replay being put in enniskillen again. There's only one ref with a bit of common sense and it should be Pat McEneaney doing the replay.  yesterday's ref was a disgrace.Typical Tyrone

Another satisfied customer 

I take it you mean he's been particularly successful these last few years? 

He made a few mistakes, but this was a game that had the capacity to boil over at any minute, and that no such materialised is down to him, to a degree.

[full back]

He made a few mistakes, but this was a game that had the capacity to boil over at any minute, and that no such materialised is down to him, to a degree.

Post of the year

[AZOffaly]

Darren Conway let himself down, will be very suprised if John mCEntee doesn't get that turned over. The goal by Niall McCusker was very fortunate but the pressure did tell. Devlin showed glimpses when he escaped the shackles.

That was shocking. I only flicked over for a few minutes, but I saw that incident. That was worse than Aidan O'Mahoney against Cork, because this lad lay down pretending to be injured, holding his face.

Brutal, brutal shenanigans.

[Maximus Marillius]

Disappointed with the replay being put in enniskillen again. There's only one ref with a bit of common sense and it should be Pat McEneaney doing the replay.  yesterday's ref was a disgrace.Typical Tyrone

Another satisfied customer 

I take it you mean he's been particularly successful these last few years? 

He made a few mistakes, but this was a game that had the capacity to boil over at any minute, and that no such materialised is down to him, to a degree.

how far is your head up yer

[orangeman]

Darren Conway let himself down, will be very suprised if John mCEntee doesn't get that turned over. The goal by Niall McCusker was very fortunate but the pressure did tell. Devlin showed glimpses when he escaped the shackles.

That was shocking. I only flicked over for a few minutes, but I saw that incident. That was worse than Aidan O'Mahoney against Cork, because this lad lay down pretending to be injured, holding his face.

Brutal, brutal shenanigans.

Adian sprang to mind imediately that happened - the players make it difficult enough for refs without this sort of carry on.

[Fear ón Srath Bán]

how far is your head up yer

He could have made an even bigger hames of it (believe me), and if he hadn't have sent Mc Entee off, Ballinderry were history! Now we all have Part II to look forward to 

[mackers]

Highlight of the match for me was Tony Mac's shoulder on Ballinderry's no 10.........he had to be taken off in the second half, when the twins hit you you know about it, pity it wasn't on Conway.
Only Oisin would've scored that goal, he left it right to the last moment to see the goalie committing himself before slotting it, how many forwards would've shot much earlier to give the goalie a chance?? Sheer class.......

[Drumanee 1]

there were some massive hit's alright,and all fare shoulder to shoulder.injoyed the game and like most when cross when up by 5 i would have put the house on them but the shamrocks really gave it all and fair play to them,they answered a few questions yesterday if they had the balls for it,looking forward to the replay.

[full back]

Cross to appeal McEntee red card 

John McEntee is sent off by referee Martin Sludden in the final

Crossmaglen Rangers are set to appeal the dismissal of John McEntee in the 1-10 to 1-10 draw against Ballinderry in the Ulster Club Football final.

McEntee recieved a straight red card from referee Martin Sludden for an elbow on Darren Conway and he is banned for Sunday's replay at Brewster Park.

"The referee got it wrong - he had a huge bearing on the game," McEntee told the Irish News.

Three players were sent off and 12 yellow cards shown in the decider.

Michael McNamee of Cross and Ballinderry's Conor Wilkonson were red-carded before McEntee's exit seven minutes from time.

"There was no contact above his fifth rib - if anything, I might have caught his elbow," added McEntee.

"I don't like to criticise referees, but bad referees make bad decisions.

"That was one of many unfortunately. What can you do? We're lucky to get a second chance."


Any word of the referee for next week?
If it is Sludden, Mc Entee can expect an early bath again
He is spot on BTW