Connolly red card

mullins wrote:

The Puke wrote:

mullins wrote:

The Puke wrote:

Jonsmith wrote:I don't get this whole "he pushed his hands into his face" argument, as if it's a defence? At this level every player should know that if you go near an opponents face with your hands in any manner you're asking for trouble. The theatrics are just another horrible element of Donegal's "win at all costs" mentality (Damien O'Reilly guilty of the same thing getting Murphy sent off v Cavan I know) but don't excuse Connolly's actions. I think it would be a real shame if he were to miss the final and I do feel sorry for him, but he should have known better.

It is all about intent, whether it was a close fist or an open hand doesn't come into it the intent was to strike the opponent in the face. the fact that he attempted it three times left the linesman no choice. I would have a bit of sympathy given the play acting from Boyle but it doesn't make a difference it was still a sending off offence in the laws of the game. It was the right call, although boyle should also have received at least a yellow

If the Ref was doing is job right,more than Connolly should have walked...

Possibly but that still doesn't take away from the fact that Connolly deserved his red

I never said he didn't deserve it if you raise your hands your playing with fire,at least another 2 Donegal players attacked the Dublin player

again please refrain from hyperbole/exaggeration when debating

The Puke wrote:

mullins wrote:

The Puke wrote:

mullins wrote:

The Puke wrote:

Jonsmith wrote:I don't get this whole "he pushed his hands into his face" argument, as if it's a defence? At this level every player should know that if you go near an opponents face with your hands in any manner you're asking for trouble. The theatrics are just another horrible element of Donegal's "win at all costs" mentality (Damien O'Reilly guilty of the same thing getting Murphy sent off v Cavan I know) but don't excuse Connolly's actions. I think it would be a real shame if he were to miss the final and I do feel sorry for him, but he should have known better.

It is all about intent, whether it was a close fist or an open hand doesn't come into it the intent was to strike the opponent in the face. the fact that he attempted it three times left the linesman no choice. I would have a bit of sympathy given the play acting from Boyle but it doesn't make a difference it was still a sending off offence in the laws of the game. It was the right call, although boyle should also have received at least a yellow

If the Ref was doing is job right,more than Connolly should have walked...

Possibly but that still doesn't take away from the fact that Connolly deserved his red

I never said he didn't deserve it if you raise your hands your playing with fire,at least another 2 Donegal players attacked the Dublin player

again please refrain from hyperbole/exaggeration when debating

Puke did you watch the incident .........

mullins wrote:

The Puke wrote:

mullins wrote:

The Puke wrote:

mullins wrote:

The Puke wrote:

Jonsmith wrote:I don't get this whole "he pushed his hands into his face" argument, as if it's a defence? At this level every player should know that if you go near an opponents face with your hands in any manner you're asking for trouble. The theatrics are just another horrible element of Donegal's "win at all costs" mentality (Damien O'Reilly guilty of the same thing getting Murphy sent off v Cavan I know) but don't excuse Connolly's actions. I think it would be a real shame if he were to miss the final and I do feel sorry for him, but he should have known better.

It is all about intent, whether it was a close fist or an open hand doesn't come into it the intent was to strike the opponent in the face. the fact that he attempted it three times left the linesman no choice. I would have a bit of sympathy given the play acting from Boyle but it doesn't make a difference it was still a sending off offence in the laws of the game. It was the right call, although boyle should also have received at least a yellow

If the Ref was doing is job right,more than Connolly should have walked...

Possibly but that still doesn't take away from the fact that Connolly deserved his red

I never said he didn't deserve it if you raise your hands your playing with fire,at least another 2 Donegal players attacked the Dublin player

again please refrain from hyperbole/exaggeration when debating

Puke did you watch the incident .........

Yes it was a bit of handbags, the Donegal player hit Connolly a shoulder to which Connolly reacted, firstly pushing him with both hand and then making contact twice with two punch - admittedly they were fairly weak and the donegal man made a meal of it but the intent was there, to which the Donegal midfielder ran in and pushed Connolly with both hands as opposed to throwing a punch, as I said he deserved a yellow for it. Connolly wasn't attacked he was hit a shoulder initially which he reacted it was far from assault. Given that Rory hickey hasn't the benefit of watching the incident numerous times over and over again like us I thought they got the call right, he had to go.

Jayo Cluxton wrote:

He pushed - stupidly and high - but to say he struck out with his fists is a joke. So its a red - so be it - wrong in my opinion and the lad will miss the final over it

The first punch caught the donegal lad bang on the chin, the second one on the shoulder and by the time the third strike connected, again with the chin, the donegal player's knees had gone and he was already on his way to the canvas. There is no room for this on a football field

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRaI1PDU2xw

As i only saw the first 20 mins of the match I did not see the Connolly incident. Watched on youtube and I must it was definitely a red card. Would have to be colourblind if a person could not see it.

Real Kerry Fan wrote:As i only saw the first 20 mins of the match I did not see the Connolly incident. Watched on youtube and I must it was definitely a red card. Would have to be colourblind if a person could not see it.

Don't think anybody is disputing that,but have a look at the sunday game on RTEiplayer at 41 mins,Connolly was attacked by Donegal players not 1 of them was spoken to by the referee....He made a mistake suppose he has to live with that.....

mullins wrote:

Real Kerry Fan wrote:As i only saw the first 20 mins of the match I did not see the Connolly incident. Watched on youtube and I must it was definitely a red card. Would have to be colourblind if a person could not see it.

Don't think anybody is disputing that,but have a look at the sunday game on RTEiplayer at 41 mins,Connolly was attacked by Donegal players not 1 of them was spoken to by the referee....He made a mistake suppose he has to live with that.....

Humour is evidently wasted on Mullins...

the card will be recended and the culchies and nordies can have a good old gripe so everyone is happy

hipster 2 wrote:the card will be recended and the culchies and nordies can have a good old gripe so everyone is happy

What is it with you people and paranoia? You, Jayo, Mullins - you are all convinced that everyone hates you. The posts from all of you over the last 2 days have been 'us against the world', when the world isn't actually fighting you. Jesus lads, get over yourselves, and your ridiculous sense of importance. Outside of Dublin and, possibly, Kerry, no-one really cares if the decision is overturned or not.

get the gripes in lads its holiday season for us in dublin now

mullins wrote:

Real Kerry Fan wrote:As i only saw the first 20 mins of the match I did not see the Connolly incident. Watched on youtube and I must it was definitely a red card. Would have to be colourblind if a person could not see it.

Don't think anybody is disputing that,but have a look at the sunday game on RTEiplayer at 41 mins,Connolly was attacked by Donegal players not 1 of them was spoken to by the referee....He made a mistake suppose he has to live with that.....

He was in his eye attacked, he was hit a shoulder which happens several times in every game. He could have just walked away but reacted like an idiot and got deservedly sent off. If Connolly doesn't strike the Donegal corner back after shoulder then the rest of the incident doesn't happen


Again I will ask you to stop with the exaggerations and hyperbole.

its great to be so loved

I would like to add to this debate on Connolly.Rules that protect cheats need to be looked at. No self respecting ref would give a red card for that. That linesman should not get a game again at this level. For too long bad refs and linesmen are given a carte blanche by Croke Park for bad decisions. Players get dropped for the same reason. Thats the farce.

A Dublin player stood up for himself in the face of severe provocation. For the last 10 years we've shied away from it. He has my full support and in my view he should have the same support from any self respecting Dublin fan.

Kerry and Kilkenny have not won multiple All-Irelands by being nice. Anyone who played on Jackie Tyrell or Paul Galvin will tell you the same.

Its 31 v 1 out there. And we've finally got the siege mentality back. Long may it continue.

BB wrote:I would like to add to this debate on Connolly.Rules that protect cheats need to be looked at. No self respecting ref would give a red card for that. That linesman should not get a game again at this level. For too long bad refs and linesmen are given a carte blanche by Croke Park for bad decisions. Players get dropped for the same reason. Thats the farce.

A Dublin player stood up for himself in the face of severe provocation. For the last 10 years we've shied away from it. He has my full support and in my view he should have the same support from any self respecting Dublin fan.

Kerry and Kilkenny have not won multiple All-Irelands by being nice. Anyone who played on Jackie Tyrell or Paul Galvin will tell you the same.

Its 31 v 1 out there. And we've finally got the siege mentality back. Long may it continue.

yes bb after the doom years of carr and lyons 2 country gents i might add , pillar got us back on the right track and giller has taken us a little further along

Thomas Clarke wrote:
What is it with you people and paranoia? You, Jayo, Mullins - you are all convinced that everyone hates you

Ahem........

hipster 2 wrote:the card will be recended and the culchies and nordies can have a good old gripe so everyone is happy

Wouldnt hold my breath on that one hipster. Not a hope of it being rescinded

mullins wrote:

Real Kerry Fan wrote:As i only saw the first 20 mins of the match I did not see the Connolly incident. Watched on youtube and I must it was definitely a red card. Would have to be colourblind if a person could not see it.

Don't think anybody is disputing that,but have a look at the sunday game on RTEiplayer at 41 mins,Connolly was attacked by Donegal players not 1 of them was spoken to by the referee....He made a mistake suppose he has
to live with that.....

Sorry Mullins I was only answering a question re what colour was the card!

Real Kerry Fan wrote:

mullins wrote:

Real Kerry Fan wrote:As i only saw the first 20 mins of the match I did not see the Connolly incident. Watched on youtube and I must it was definitely a red card. Would have to be colourblind if a person could not see it.

Don't think anybody is disputing that,but have a look at the sunday game on RTEiplayer at 41 mins,Connolly was attacked by Donegal players not 1 of them was spoken to by the referee....He made a mistake suppose he has
to live with that.....

Sorry Mullins I was only answering a question re what colour was the card!

Sorry RKF my head has being dizzy since sunday,didn't read your post properly,haven't played football in September in a long time...Tell the missus To put out the Dublin bunting have to make the city look good

mullins wrote:

Real Kerry Fan wrote:

mullins wrote:

Real Kerry Fan wrote:As i only saw the first 20 mins of the match I did not see the Connolly incident. Watched on youtube and I must it was definitely a red card. Would have to be colourblind if a person could not see it.

Don't think anybody is disputing that,but have a look at the sunday game on RTEiplayer at 41 mins,Connolly was attacked by Donegal players not 1 of them was spoken to by the referee....He made a mistake suppose he has
to live with that.....

Sorry Mullins I was only answering a question re what colour was the card!

Sorry RKF my head has being dizzy since sunday,didn't read your post properly,haven't played football in September in a long time...Tell the missus To put out the Dublin bunting have to make the city look good

No prob Mullins. Sorry household to live in at present . Questions already being asked re how many boggers are invading the tent. I will just have to keep the head down until 19th September when I will be able to unleash an almighty roar of 'Up the Kingdom,no 37'

Will Connolly win his appeal