2008 Ulster Club Championships

[corn02]

The wee corner back who scored that point is bound to merit a chance with Armagh in the league - excellent player.

I've said many times on this board that Paul McKeown is the brightest prospect of the new Cross breed. Plays the game hard and fair and is a fantastic player. A future Armagh corner back no doubt.

[SidelineKick]

Then the ball fouls to Niall McCusker who gives it, gets shouldered to the ground and takes the boy with him and gets a foul against him.

Did Mc Cusker go to ground?

No he didn't. You would need a bull dozer to knock big Niall down.  He was very harshly done by on that occasion. The defender went for him and he threw him out of the way, Crowe should have let it go it would have been even.

[Canalman]

It will be a classical battle of 2 different football styles in the Final IF it is Crossmaglen v Crokes/Corofin. One to look forward to.

I can't see the Crosssmaglen sideline being outwitted again like they were last year in the semi final in Navan. Imo the only way to beat them is to attack via the wings. They are a very balanced team.

[Maximus Marillius]

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watch the game again....bellew shoulg have walked...a real dirty action, and this would have made a massive difference to the result. i dont want to hear this thrash talk of how honest a footballer bellew is again. he has one to many dirty things on the field to be tagged as an honest footballer. I have seen him diving to get Mc Kenna sent off (same as darren conway), I have now seen him head butting.

[SidelineKick]

Max could you answer my question, (either thread will do)

Should McGuckin have walked? He punched Bellew which is why Bellew head butted him.  IMO Bellew should have walked but its unfair to single him out.

[Maximus Marillius]

If thats a punch from Mc Guckian then I'm Gerry adams...away to feck and catch yourself on

[SidelineKick]

If thats a punch from Mc Guckian then I'm Gerry adams...away to feck and catch yourself on

Pleased to meet you Gerry.  Why do you think he threw his head back?!

[INDIANA]

If I hear anymore Francie love in sessions here I think I'll throw up. Thats too many incidents for him to be regarded as an honest footballer. Could think of a few words to describe his behaviour on a football pitch but I'll refrain from it.

[SidelineKick]

You are missing the point. I have already stated Bellew should have walked, he head butted McGuckin.

Watch the footage 17 mins and 11 seconds and tell me if Brian McGuckin didn't punch Bellew in the ribs. He then put his hands up in the air to say "Look ref didn't touch him".

[Maximus Marillius]

You call that a punch FFS

[SidelineKick]

To me Max a punch would be classified as a closed fist.  He connected with Bellews ribs with a closed fist. Men have been send off for less (John McEntee  )

[Fuzzman]

I didn't see the whole match but I thought Cross were the much stronger team on view and have some great footballers coming through.

I know there was a lot at stake but if this is the future of Ulster GAA football you can understand why so many Southern softies don't like it. Its dreadful to watch with the score at half time 04 to 01 I think. I know is December but still.

This win at all cost is prevalent now within several counties with teams, managers, backroom staff all pushing the rules to the limit and then challenging every decision made by the CCC. I include my own county, Tyrone, as well especially when we play other Ulster teams that games often degenerate into who can scrap the most with tactical fouling, diving, play acting, trying to get your opponent sent off etc etc. We can all quote incidents over the past 12 months of one team over another but it doesn't seem to be looked at.

I think every team has a few extra rough or downright dirty players and loads of people would say players like Gormley & Ricey are right up there with Francie & other Armagh body builders but surely something needs to be done to change the direction of where our games are going.

Should managers get together with the Refs and other leading figures and agree on what's allowed and what is taking the piss.
There is no respect for Refs or rules any more and we're getting more like the International rules every year.
Before you know it we willl have problems with supporters and have to seperate them

I don't know about you guys but I like to watch a nice fast flowing passing style of football where you know that if you release a pass whilst running at speed that you're not likely to get de-capatated by a late follow thru tackle with the perpetrator getting a yellow card & you a broken collar bone.

No I'm not looking for a basketball style of non contact sport but more a bit more sportsmanship and respect for other players and officials.

[tonesfirstandlast]

And the Ballinderry fans.

Not the best supporters in the world, not the worst either--- not nearly as bad as the Loup wans Sideline.

[full back]

And the Ballinderry fans.

Not the best supporters in the world, not the worst either--- not nearly as bad as the Loup wans Sideline.

Tones, do I detect that you mave have a grievance with sideline kick?
Did he steal your girlfriend or something?

[SidelineKick]

Youse wouldn't have had too many fans youselves this year TFAL playing relegation play-offs and that