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Post by nicoshea on Jul 23, 2008 19:43:47 GMT
Are you for real.. you go on about Roy Keane and all that. What about when he took out Alfie Inge Halland.. and when on the subjects of professionals remember Cantona going into the stand and Kung Fu kicking a fan and all he got was 9 months so how can you say Galvins 6 months for slapping a refs book is fair compared to that.. Galvin plays with passion and heart and at least he had the balls and guts to apologise. Been from Galvins side of the world I can tell you he feels desperate for what he has done and how he has left his team and his club and county down, and yes if his ban gets reduced to 3 months he will deserve to be there playing for 7mins or 70mins... He was fantastic in 2006 and 2007 and would deserve to be there 2008 if we are there What county you from Chomper.. I never said Roy Keane was an angel. I was stating the fact that Roy Keane would never resort to a humiliating public apology to escape punishment for his misdemeanours. I mean Roy Keane was booked in a Champions League semi-final which meant he would miss the final. Did he go on telly to make a grovelling public apology, hoping that people would feel sorry for him. Did he hell. What he did was go on to produce one of the most selfless, greatest displays witnessed on a football pitch to get his team mates into a final. Unlike Mr. Galvin who was obviously only thinking about himself when he threw his little tantrum. So don't even try to compare Mr. Galvin to a sporting icon like Roy Keane. Keane is a man amongst men, while Galvin carries himself like a spoilt little child. No doubt I'm gonna be banned for my opinions really soon so I guess it's time to sign off. Au Revoir my friends. Ciarrai abu. Chomper as Flemishgael said all opinions are welcome and it would not be a proper discussion board if we all agreed with eachother, and I see your point about Roy Keane but Roy Keane is a professional and the GAA is amateur, Roy Keane will get paid no matter what, Galvin wont get paid nomatter what Im not offended by what you sasy about Galvin but just bear in mind he does realise he has done wrong and we all agree that he should not have done what he has done but can you agree that the DRA took a week to come to this decision which is a total farce
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Post by kaywhy on Jul 23, 2008 19:55:08 GMT
the DRA took a week to come to this decision which is a total farce The DRA do not come to decisions lightly lads, have a look at their website and you'll soon see the detail and effort they put into any ruling. A total farce it is not. As for taking a week, - the hearing was not completed the first night... and bearing in mind that everyone involved have full time jobs and other committments (Paul's representatives and witnesses, Croke Park's people and the DRA three themselves), - then reconvening Monday to hear the remainder of the evidence was probably the only slot available to everyone. Yes, it is frustrating, but it should not be assumed that the decision was taken lightly, delayed deliberately, or influenced in some way. Again, have a look at the DRA's work and published decisions over the last few years and especially Finlay's rulings... and you'll apreciate the ruling better.
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Post by nicoshea on Jul 23, 2008 20:01:52 GMT
the DRA took a week to come to this decision which is a total farce The DRA do not come to decisions lightly lads, have a look at their website and you'll soon see the detail and effort they put into any ruling. A total farce it is not. As for taking a week, - the hearing was not completed the first night... and bearing in mind that everyone involved have full time jobs and other committments (Paul's representatives and witnesses, Croke Park's people and the DRA three themselves), - then reconvening Monday to hear the remainder of the evidence was probably the only slot available to everyone. Yes, it is frustrating, but it should not be assumed that the decision was taken lightly, delayed deliberately, or influenced in some way. Again, have a look at the DRA's work and published decisions over the last few years and especially Finlay's rulings... and you'll apreciate the ruling better. Yeah, they met last week, They might again on Monday, so when did it come to light about the iregularities with the CHC... IF they knew that since last week should they not have come to this decision last week, Thats all Im saying.. The longer it goes on the worse it is, Paul is just hanging waiting for the decision which is unfair on him and everyone involved really
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Post by kaywhy on Jul 23, 2008 20:04:22 GMT
IF they knew that since last week should they not have come to this decision last week They had to let both parties present their cases to the full. Thats only fair. They ran out of time last week.. Related article from the examiner... DRA member defends judgement delays Disputes Resolution Authority (DRA) panel member Niall Dolan has defended the DRA's decision to take its time over cases, which he says have to be examined in minute detail before a ruling is made. Dolan was responding to comments in today's Irish Independent by journalist Martin Breheny who was baffled that a 152-year old British court ruling was referenced in a decision last week in relation to a judgement on Monaghan footballer Paul Finlay. "The DRA now have to listen to the arguments that barristers would have made in the High Court," the Cavan-based solicitor told RTE Radio 1's Drivetime Sport. "What happened here was that a barrister on behalf of Paul Finlay or the Monaghan County Board made a point about Turquand's case - it's a principal about internal regulation and keeping your own house in order." Dolan, who was not involved in the Finlay case or the much-publicised Paul Galvin case, added: "If you read what the DRA said, they said that we have listened to your point, we are addressing it and it's not quite relevant." Dolan also believes that the DRA's evaluation of cases is a fair and meticulous procedure and has replaced the old system of going to the High Court to seek an injunction. "The DRA replace County Boards running into the High Court to get matches stopped. "If you go into the High Court a judge is going to say I haven't time to read all of this, I'm going to cancel the match on Sunday and we will deal with this next week. "What the DRA do is they sit in a hotel at 8 o'clock and if they have to sit there until 4am, they sit there so matches aren't cancelled." The DRA's statement this evening, which confirmed its decision to refer the Galvin case to a newly constituted Central Hearings Committee (CHC), came following two separate appearances before the DRA Tribunal by Galvin on July 15 and 21.
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Post by hahaha on Jul 23, 2008 20:05:46 GMT
ya, but he knew what was going to happen
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Post by nicoshea on Jul 23, 2008 20:09:42 GMT
IF they knew that since last week should they not have come to this decision last week They had to let both parties present their cases to the full. Thats only fair. They ran out of time last week.. Related article from the examiner... DRA member defends judgement delays Disputes Resolution Authority (DRA) panel member Niall Dolan has defended the DRA's decision to take its time over cases, which he says have to be examined in minute detail before a ruling is made. Dolan was responding to comments in today's Irish Independent by journalist Martin Breheny who was baffled that a 152-year old British court ruling was referenced in a decision last week in relation to a judgement on Monaghan footballer Paul Finlay. "The DRA now have to listen to the arguments that barristers would have made in the High Court," the Cavan-based solicitor told RTE Radio 1's Drivetime Sport. "What happened here was that a barrister on behalf of Paul Finlay or the Monaghan County Board made a point about Turquand's case - it's a principal about internal regulation and keeping your own house in order." Dolan, who was not involved in the Finlay case or the much-publicised Paul Galvin case, added: "If you read what the DRA said, they said that we have listened to your point, we are addressing it and it's not quite relevant." Dolan also believes that the DRA's evaluation of cases is a fair and meticulous procedure and has replaced the old system of going to the High Court to seek an injunction. "The DRA replace County Boards running into the High Court to get matches stopped. "If you go into the High Court a judge is going to say I haven't time to read all of this, I'm going to cancel the match on Sunday and we will deal with this next week. "What the DRA do is they sit in a hotel at 8 o'clock and if they have to sit there until 4am, they sit there so matches aren't cancelled." The DRA's statement this evening, which confirmed its decision to refer the Galvin case to a newly constituted Central Hearings Committee (CHC), came following two separate appearances before the DRA Tribunal by Galvin on July 15 and 21. Kerry are playing the weekend after this... Do you think Paul and the Kerry GAA will have a decision on this by then??
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Post by kaywhy on Jul 23, 2008 20:17:42 GMT
Kerry are playing the weekend after this... Do you think Paul and the Kerry GAA will have a decision on this by then?? Well, yes, but only depending on how far Paul takes it again. I reckon the Central Hearing Committee will certainly meet Monday or Tuesday at the latest and offer their revised ruling. If Paul doesn't accept that, it will of course take some days to get it in front of an appeals committee, but again, that could certainly happen before the next game. However, if Paul takes it all the way to the DRA again, then it will take more than 10 days to get through it all. Appeals take time, full DRA hearings take longer. Remember again that Paul actually delayed this process himself at one stage.
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Post by nicoshea on Jul 23, 2008 20:23:29 GMT
I know yeah. Just wrecks my head as cant check GAA sites at work as they are blocked so trying to sneak a listen to the radio everyhour. I do think that whatever happens at the next stage should be it... If he continues the championship will be over at the rate its going althou I suppose club will want him back also as soon as possible
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Post by cara on Jul 23, 2008 20:32:09 GMT
Irrespective of my own personal opinion on the matter, it is highly irregular, that having pursued his case through the avenues available to him which it is his entitlement to do, and succusfully so that the DRA have advised essentially that the process begin again once they have revised it to close out the loop holes that were exposed. Now it would appear that the GAA have decided that under no circumstances should he get away without punishment and will continure to change the rules until the matter is closed and this indeed portrays the disciplinary procedure in a highly comical fashion. While I believe most Kerry supporters believe he deserved some punishment, most people everywhere agreed that 6 months was excessive and a more reasonable punishment initially might have avoided this circus altogther but bottom line he successfully appealed the decision using the structures available to him and that should be that. It is effectively double jeopardy although I acknowledge that it is not under the remit of any court of law. Overall, for everyone involved it is the worst possible outcome
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Post by captaincharisma on Jul 23, 2008 20:40:07 GMT
This whole debacle is all of Mr.Galvins doing. Let's look at the facts:
Exhibit A - Paul Galvin loses the plot and slaps the notebook out of a referees hand, verbally abuses a linesman and man handles one of his own players.
Response: I don't think there is anyone who will ever claim that Paul manhandled Tomás Ó Sé. Seriously? Watching from the terrace behind Michael Meade I don't understand his decision that Galvin should have been booked. Although Russell is a poor referee I don't blame him for this mess. He relied on information from Michael Meade. Russell showed Galvin a second yellow after the slap of the pad so Russell actually dealt with Galvins reaction on the field. Did the CCCC ask Russell to upgrade the yellow to a red?
Exhibit B - Mr. Galvin makes a cringe inducing public apology on Six' One news which only serves to heighten the media attention in the case.
Response: Name any other player who would apologize on television for their actions on the field? Me neither. Personally, comments from Brennan were thinly veiled attacks on the Kerry Captain and he needs to keep quiet until a case is closed before commenting on it.
Exhibit C - The CCCC recommend a 24 week ban which Mr. Galvin refuses to accept, despite the facts: Minor physical assault of a referee - min. suspension 12 weeks Verbal abuse of a match official - min. suspension 8 weeks Strikin one of his own players - min. suspension 4 weeks. Which makes a total of 24 weeks, which means that the sentence imposed was fair and just.
Response: Striking one of his own players... See above. Verbal abuse of a match official is part of category IV offense and personally in a land of technicalities Rusell had dealt with it.
Exhibit D - Mr. Galvin takes his case to the CAC, who in turn find the sentence to be just.
Response: Its amazing that a suspension can be proposed by the CCCC in public and this influences the CAC. If this was proposed in real life then people in court would be given a sentence at the start and then spend all their time defending themselves. Its unconstitutional.
Exhibit E - Mr. Galvin takes his case to the CHC, who in turn find the sentence to be just.
Response: The DRA have said that the CHC were wrong and quashed their decision.
Exhibit F - Mr. Galvin is clutching at straws now and refuses to accept the judgement handed down by the Organisation he represents so he takes his case to the DRA to see if he can find a technicality so that he doesn't have to face the consequences of his actions.
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The DRA Tribunal which sat on the 15 th and 21 st July 2008 had quashed the Decision of the Central Hearings Committee (CHC) made on the 23 rd June 2008 in respect of Mr. Paul Galvin.
At a hearing tonight a DRA tribunal quashed the decision of the CHC to suspend Ross Carr. (18th June 2008)
Both complete sentences on DRA website. The decision today breaks new ground in logic. Please enlighten me on the reasoning that a decision quashed in a tribunal means that a person is still banned and needs to go back and start all over again. A case overturned in the high court is not sent back to the circuit court to reconsider their decision.
Galvin should have been punished but I'm firmly in his camp with the shambolic display by the GAA which have kept this three ring circus running still and disgraceful by giving false deadlines at all times.
Nicky Brennan is a poor president for the growth of Gaelic Football. Looking at the Galway Cork hurling game and looking at the category 3 offenses in the GAA official rules I'm surprised that there was no efforts by the CCCC to review certain instances of that game. This man has selective sight on Gaelic Games and I for one can't wait for his regime to end. Worst President since Dubya.
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Post by Hoffster on Jul 23, 2008 20:42:32 GMT
Now that the CCCC are back in the frame they will no doubt propose 24 weeks again. To do otherwise would cause more fiasco.e.g. They propose 3 months-then everyone will go mad asking why 3 months wasn't proposed in first place.
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Post by kboy on Jul 23, 2008 20:43:43 GMT
Paul Galvin and the County Board can only go through the proper channels that are put in place. Now that they have done this, the proper channels have been changed.
This newly convened and constituted CHC. Who decides who is on it? Or how many on it? Or what their remit is? I thought Congress would have pass all this? And how long is this going to take?
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Post by nicoshea on Jul 23, 2008 20:46:25 GMT
Nicky Brennan is a poor president for the growth of Gaelic Football. Looking at the Galway Cork hurling game and looking at the category 3 offenses in the GAA official rules I'm surprised that there was no efforts by the CCCC to review certain instances of that game. This man has selective sight on Gaelic Games and I for one can't wait for his regime to end. Worst President since Dubya. Totally agree on that one... What good has Brennan actually done for the GAA since he became president
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Post by nicoshea on Jul 23, 2008 21:00:18 GMT
Paul Galvin and the County Board can only go through the proper channels that are put in place. Now that they have done this, the proper channels have been changed. This newly convened and constituted CHC. Who decides who is on it? Or how many on it? Or what their remit is? I thought Congress would have pass all this? And how long is this going to take? Well my faith in all this is gone. Im now going to watch CSI:NY and see some real justice been done
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Post by kboy on Jul 23, 2008 21:05:21 GMT
Nicky Brennan is a poor president for the growth of Gaelic Football. Looking at the Galway Cork hurling game and looking at the category 3 offenses in the GAA official rules I'm surprised that there was no efforts by the CCCC to review certain instances of that game. This man has selective sight on Gaelic Games and I for one can't wait for his regime to end. Worst President since Dubya. Totally agree on that one... What good has Brennan actually done for the GAA since he became president A disgrace. To think there was no mention of any incident in that Galway/Cork game. Brennans legacy will not be remembered fondly
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Post by kaywhy on Jul 23, 2008 21:09:30 GMT
The DRA are not the GAA. The GAA are not the DRA. Independent body. To suggest the DRA members are somehow tied to an overall disciplinary movement is to question the impartial position of some respected members of our law society.
Please have a read of Finlays decision on the DRA site to fully understand the role of the CCCC and the CAC. They wrote the structure of the disciplinary system so no influence is intended for any issues reaching the CAC. The proposal is not actually passed to the CAC when they hear it. It is in fact 'blacked out' on any official notifications when pased on. The CAC hear the case from scratch.
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Post by captaincharisma on Jul 23, 2008 21:16:42 GMT
Totally agree on that one... What good has Brennan actually done for the GAA since he became president A disgrace. To think there was no mention of any incident in that Galway/Cork game. Brennans legacy will not be remembered fondly Now don't get me wrong I do appreciate hard honest players and hate people who cheat/dive/fake injuries but if people are going to take things using the letter of the law then think of Donal Og and read the following from the GAA Official Guide. Category III Striking with hurley, either with force or causing injury; Attempting to strike with hurley, with force; Kicking, either with force or causing injury; Attempting to Kick, with force; Stamping; Striking or attempting to strike with the head; Inflicting injury recklessly by means other than those stated above; Any type of assault on an Opposing Team Official. Penalty: (i) Minimum: 8 weeks Suspension in the same Code and at the same Level, inclusive of the next Game in the same Competition of that Competition Year, even if that Game falls outside the Suspension time period. (ii) Minimum on Repeat Infraction: 16 weeks Suspension in the same Code and at the same Level as that at which the Infractions were committed, inclusive of the next Game in the same Competition of that Competition Year, even if that Game falls outside the Suspension time period. Don't have to mention what happened to Canning by the Rock. The Rock. Actually I already did.
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Post by bannerman on Jul 23, 2008 21:30:27 GMT
yeah he going to get the three months now which he should have got day one... there is going to be a lot of angry men in west kerry if kerry make all ireland as county champ wont be played then and galvin will be back for feake rangers... i suppose there is no chance he will only get 8 weeks...with six already served he would be back for qualifier on sunday wek or preferbaly quarter final as he hasnt been at kerry training since clare game
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Post by wayupnorth on Jul 23, 2008 21:40:37 GMT
Well, I was prepared to wait and trust in "due process" which I thought would either confirm the full suspension or overturn it on a technicality or otherwise. Either way, I would have said just live with it - ie acceptance by Kerry supporters that we would have to manage without him or conversely an absence of wailing from the ABK's (WUMs or otherwise!). But this is grotesque, unbelievable, bizarre and (possibly) unprecedented Its like here we go round the mulberry bush! Most of us accept that some punishment was in order but this decision is almost worse that a 24 week suspension in terms of pain and suffering not just for Paul but for the rest of the team and the supporters - an additional punishment bordering on the cruel and unusual variety. Message to CCCC etc: get the finger out and put us all out of our misery!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2008 21:46:21 GMT
Why did it take so long to come to this cop out of a decision? Was the decision changed when word leaked that the suspension might be quashed. I'm sure high ranking GAA officials wouldn't have ignored these rumours and would have taken action.
I would have no problem with a three month ban but the process stinks and lacks integrity.
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Post by Riocht on Jul 23, 2008 21:47:54 GMT
Difficult on his family too - heard his Mother on "Joe Duffy" today. You could tell the waiting has her upset. Its not fair, waiting has gone on too long.
Heard today its begining to look like GAA don't want Kerry to get 3 in a row as it would be better for their coffers if 2 different teams were in Final? And now I'm starting to believe it.
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Post by An Spailpín Fánach on Jul 23, 2008 21:48:21 GMT
Are you suggesting mass executions Seriously I believe that when the CCCC meet they have limited options. One option they do not have is to apply a lesser suspension for the sake of leniency. I believe they will either uphold the original 6 month ban if they are within their rights to apply such a ban or reduce the ban to 3 months because that is the appropriate ban for the offence (s) reported by the referee. Too much has happened to start talking about leniency now - this will be decided strictly by the book.
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Post by sullyschoice on Jul 23, 2008 22:02:20 GMT
I feel a visit to the High Court coming on. Injunct the Gaa disciplinary procedures, case adjourned until the next term in October and in the meantime PG is free to play to his hearts content.
Come October, when its due for full hearing, drop the case and serve the sentence.
Just a thought...
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Post by An Spailpín Fánach on Jul 23, 2008 22:19:37 GMT
I feel a visit to the High Court coming on. Injunct the Gaa disciplinary procedures, case adjourned until the next term in October and in the meantime PG is free to play to his hearts content. Come October, when its due for full hearing, drop the case and serve the sentence. Just a thought... Have you been talking to Frank Murphy?
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Post by sullyschoice on Jul 23, 2008 22:20:51 GMT
I feel a visit to the High Court coming on. Injunct the Gaa disciplinary procedures, case adjourned until the next term in October and in the meantime PG is free to play to his hearts content. Come October, when its due for full hearing, drop the case and serve the sentence. Just a thought... Have you been talking to Frank Murphy? I have never been so insulted in my life
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Post by kaywhy on Jul 23, 2008 22:22:01 GMT
Why did it take so long to come to this cop out of a decision? Was the decision changed when word leaked that the suspension might be quashed. I'm sure high ranking GAA officials wouldn't have ignored these rumours and would have taken action. I would have no problem with a three month ban but the process stinks and lacks integrity. The DRA is independent of the GAA and maintains a panel of Solicitors, Barristers, Arbitrators and certain GAA experts to look at these issues... crazy talk to suggest they were influenced during the process or even at the last minute. Again, read some of their recent decisions... they don't exactly just toss a coin for these decisions! And note in the statement they mentioned "Mr. Galvin accepted that an incident happened on the 15 th June 2008 which warranted the commencement of disciplinary proceedings" - i.e. Paul admitted guilt for a certain amount of the incident, so the DRA obviously factored this into the case also. Maybe Paul didn't go to them looking for it to be removed completely?? - so in answer they've sent it back for review and a probably reduction (which wasn't in their power) Heard today its begining to look like GAA don't want Kerry to get 3 in a row as it would be better for their coffers if 2 different teams were in Final? And now I'm starting to believe it. Yeah, mass conspiracy bla bla bla. The way they took every oppurtunity to screw us bla bla bla. I mean, clearing Marc Ó Sé when they had him caught, total conspiracy...
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Post by sullyschoice on Jul 23, 2008 22:25:41 GMT
Much as I would not like to see the KCB resorting to law in this matter I feel they would be justified.
Natural Justice dictates that a disciplinary body or court or whatever quasi judicial body gets its chance to do its work. If they make a Bo****x of the matter then the subject of the proceedings walks free. they can not just decide that they are sending the matter back to the original "court" so that they can then do their job properly.
Dont be surprised if the matter ends up under the big green dome on the quays. And I wouldnt blame them at this stage if it does.
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Post by kerry07 on Jul 23, 2008 23:30:30 GMT
I think Sully you have hit the nail on the head there. This outcome can only be dealt with effectively by the courts now. Thought I would never entertain this notion but what you see here is what you get and dressing it up doesnt hide it. Whats happened here is totally unreasonable so much so no one could have confidence in the process. I am doubtfull if the reason for the delay here has anything to do with the complexity of the matter in fact it is eminantly straight forward really.I suspect that it was more to do with putting some distance in time with other decisions the outcome of which were in contrast to this quiet reasonable. Remember this, the purpose of the rules must be, in Gaelic Football, as all other sports- player safety. What safety agenda is served in this case ? None They have elevated the sensibilities of an errant lines man and refree above that. Paul Galvins offence was to trouble the Limerick lines man by highliting that he was being persistantly fouled by opponents fouling that incidentally increased following the errant issue of an earlier yellow card ! I attended the game as I do all Kerry games and to be honest I felt that what was going on was the ref was trying to make a game of it,constantly blowing up when Kerry were advancing. Have another look at Sheehans Goal which was dis-allowed and a free awarded.......cringe worty stuff that. Cooper scored a goal and the Clare keeper poor lad saw fit to punch him etc. Not that it really matters now but perhaps player safety and hightened enforcing of rules might have moved some one to take some form of action...perhaps the lines man or the ref or the cccc or some one might have been interested. They werent .........neither were RTE Now the ref and his umpires missed the mouthing to Cooper and Donaghy the same day as well.... provocation seems to be OK and I should know that so long as only a player is abused then thats ok as well. While we are at it I saw only one player injured that day? ?? This whole process concerning Paul Galvin stinks to absolute high heven. Most of my friends all GAA men the majority from outside the county agree fully that what is happening is a levelling the pitch exercise. Paul Galvin is not going to get an all Ireland Medal this year come hell wind or high water...AND WHEN THATS ACHIEVED A COUPLE OF INJURIES AND A FEW MORE YELLOW CARDS WILL SORT THE REST FOR THE SAME OUTCOME. Did he strike the refree ? No he did not Did he abuse the refree ? I dont know Did he abuse the lines man ? Perhaps he did Did he endanger anyone ? no he did not Respect for match officials is most important >>>to be valued ++++to be enforced but to be honest its to be earned too and as far as I can see they are perceived to be somewhat biased and a few clearly have shall we say a nuanced view of the rules. I'd think more of this association if the clamped down on indicipline evenly and across the board. Bit late to be talking now about dicipline after they feted teams for taking the rules to the line, taking technicalities to the limit and told us that it was a physical game when the most cowardly fouls wewe committed in front of officials at the highest level.
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Post by northkerry1980 on Jul 24, 2008 1:43:27 GMT
on the money kerry07, isnt it about time refs and officials were disciplined for bad calls... they want the "impossible dream" dublin/cork final....jacks win a nail biter, biggest two tv markets in the country and all that bulls**t, if thats the case I for one will keep my $20 and stay at home. I always thought rules were meant to be broken not to be made up as you go.
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Post by austinstacksabu on Jul 24, 2008 8:07:04 GMT
Walking around yesterday and I got the call - Paul has to go back to the CHC! I was utterly stumped.
Trying to make sense of it during the night, the only thing I can come up with is this.
Paul admitted guilt in relation to some elements of his actions on June 15th to the DRA. Therefore he admitted that some element of his suspension was deserved.
The DRA are not in a position to reduce the suspension. They can either insist it be upheld or quashed in its entirity.
Paul has admitted that some of the suspension is warranted, and therefore he needs to serve some of the suspension, but not all. The DRA are not in a position to reduce it. They couldn't throw it out either - he himself admitted that some of the punishment was just so they can't go and quash something that he himself says is partially just.
The only option open to them was to review the case through the technicalities applied in handing Paul his suspension.
They found fault with those of the CHC and have quashed their particular hearing.
The only option available to them was to request that the hearing be heard again and proper procedure be applied.
It's not fair on Paul that this has to drag on. But ultimately, he has accepted guilt and they could not quash the suspension in full as a result.
My overriding fear is that much like in high profile criminal cases, a jury is chosen from among many so as to ensure that the potential jurors are not tainted by way of previous media coverage etc.
Try and find me three senior ranking GAA committee members who will comprise the new CHC committee and prove that they are not prejudiced or presupposed in any way towards the case of Paul Galvin that will be put before them.
I suspect they don't exist.
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