Originally Posted by Redzer
Shiba, If, as you are implying, that it was a Galway fan that threw the “first punch”, then why didn’t Mr Davey call on the Gardai present to arrest this guy for assault. At least, as event controller he had the authority to throw him out from the Showgrounds. Neither was done. Why?
The Galway lads were completely wrong to go on the pitch. But, the correct action to perform was to walk them to the gate. I don’t know what they are told on these courses, you speak about, but I’d say for certain you are told not to retaliate, even if you are provoked.
To say the stewards should be on the pitch side to prevent this from happening is all very well. Look at International matches. When are stewards on the pitch? Just before full time, otherwise they are in the stands.
I was at the game in Galway, when a member of the Rovers M.C. jumped the wall onto the pitch. Their event controller made it clear to him that he was a very lucky man not to be thrown out. Common sense must prevail.