Limerick Division 1B 2007/08

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Originally Posted by Pike B

The way he carries himself during games.. Rarely makes mistakes and is firm but fair.. Why else?? ;) ;)

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Yeah he is a pretty good referee now in all fairness and there are far worst them him out there but he is somewhat arrogant on the field...If he does make a wrong decision and he probably knows he made the wrong decision he won't leave u even argue your case and he'll book u...I think there is no harm in a ref saying(i got it wrong there)...We are all human after all!!!

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Originally Posted by summervilleman

Yeah he is a pretty good referee now in all fairness and there are far worst them him out there but he is somewhat arrogant on the field...If he does make a wrong decision and he probably knows he made the wrong decision he won't leave u even argue your case and he'll book u...I think there is no harm in a ref saying(i got it wrong there)...We are all human after all!!!

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there is no point inarguing , they wil never change their mind as otherwise all players would be trying to change every decision.
Trevor is a good ref and one of the best in town. You can actually talk to him on the pitch.

I rest my case Abbeyvale.. ;) ;)

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Originally Posted by summervilleman

Yeah he is a pretty good referee now in all fairness and there are far worst them him out there but he is somewhat arrogant on the field...If he does make a wrong decision and he probably knows he made the wrong decision he won't leave u even argue your case and he'll book u...I think there is no harm in a ref saying(i got it wrong there)...We are all human after all!!!

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I think you need a touch of arrogance as a ref. With all the abuse they get you need to be somewhat thick skinned. Just look at refs in the English Premiership. Now that's arrogance!!!


Anyway more to the point, back to 1B. Weather is looking OK so far, I fancy the pitches to be just right Sunday, make for good fast football.

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Originally Posted by Goals4fun

there is no point inarguing , they wil never change their mind as otherwise all players would be trying to change every decision.
Trevor is a good ref and one of the best in town. You can actually talk to him on the pitch.

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That's correct.Wasting your time arguing with the ref.Your team can suffer over this.Sure look what happened MACHERANO for asking a simple question.I know it was the premiership but it happens in 1B football as well.

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Originally Posted by Pike B

I think you need a touch of arrogance as a ref. With all the abuse they get you need to be somewhat thick skinned. Just look at refs in the English Premiership. Now that's arrogance!!!


Anyway more to the point, back to 1B. Weather is looking OK so far, I fancy the pitches to be just right Sunday, make for good fast football.

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Just got the weather fore cast for the weekend.Tomorrow is meant to be very bad.Sunday not as bad but Saturday's rain could F**K everything up.

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Originally Posted by gerrard27

Just got the weather fore cast for the weekend.Tomorrow is meant to be very bad.Sunday not as bad but Saturday's rain could F**K everything up.

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Balls....

Its not great at the moment and as others have said the forecast for tomorrow is very bad.

Does anyone know for sure if games can be called off Saturdays by the home team again or will we have to travel out to Croom on Sunday no matter what?

Knockmad seemed to suggest the rule had been changed back to what it was but does anyone know for sure?

Its not surprising refs become arrogant, when a young ref possesses the goodwill to say to a manager "I'm apologise if I got it wrong but i thought it was onside" then it ends up on a public internet forum as "I got it wrong for the second goal". Not quite the same thing and he was none too impressed with the misinterpretation, thats bad form PikeB :(

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Originally Posted by KevB76

Its not surprising refs become arrogant, when a young ref possesses the goodwill to say to a manager "I'm apologise if I got it wrong but i thought it was onside" then it ends up on a public internet forum as "I got it wrong for the second goal". Not quite the same thing and he was none too impressed with the misinterpretation, thats bad form PikeB :(

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OK ref. I apologise for putting it wrong. I guess we players hear what we want to hear sometimes!! Peace.. :) :)

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Originally Posted by Pike B

OK ref. I apologise for putting it wrong. I guess we players hear what we want to hear sometimes!! Peace.. :) :)

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Fair enough if he said he got it wrong but this is happening alot of times in games when the ref can be the cause of a team not winning.For example Fairview played Croom earlier on in the season at Croom and one of the Croom players handled the ball on his line right in front of the ref and he didn't want to know about.I think myself he let it go because of the game been on at Croom's pitch.

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Originally Posted by Pike B

OK ref. I apologise for putting it wrong. I guess we players hear what we want to hear sometimes!! Peace.. :) :)

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Thanks bud, sound :)

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Originally Posted by gerrard27

Fair enough if he said he got it wrong but this is happening alot of times in games when the ref can be the cause of a team not winning.For example Fairview played Croom earlier on in the season at Croom and one of the Croom players handled the ball on his line right in front of the ref and he didn't want to know about.I think myself he let it go because of the game been on at Croom's pitch.

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The old Istanbul syndrome. ;) Ya it can happen, again ref's are human, and human's can get worried about their safety... But my last word before weekend is simply, give your ref a break!!! :) :)

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Originally Posted by gerrard27

Fair enough if he said he got it wrong but this is happening alot of times in games when the ref can be the cause of a team not winning.For example Fairview played Croom earlier on in the season at Croom and one of the Croom players handled the ball on his line right in front of the ref and he didn't want to know about.I think myself he let it go because of the game been on at Croom's pitch.

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I wouldn't blame him. In a hostile atmosphere like Galatasary you need a strong ref. Thankfully the LDMC got it correct by appointing J Carey for Sunday against Coonagh. Hope your logged in Mr.Carey. I think your excellent....;)

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Originally Posted by Pike B

The old Istanbul syndrome. Ya it can happen, again ref's are human, and human's can get worried about their safety... But my last word before weekend is simply, give your ref a break!!! :)

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I'll keep you to that :)

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Originally Posted by Jock MIB

Process is we are told to be at the pitch on Sunday morning to inspected pitch for dimensions , condition and safety of equipment.

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Is the St Pats pitch seriously legal? I mean you're practically taking a penalty on the half way line the pitch is that small

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Originally Posted by Pike B

The old Istanbul syndrome. ;) Ya it can happen, again ref's are human, and human's can get worried about their safety... But my last word before weekend is simply, give your ref a break!!! :) :)

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your uncle will be well impressed

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Originally Posted by kingofkillteely

I wouldn't blame him. In a hostile atmosphere like Galatasary you need a strong ref. Thankfully the LDMC got it correct by appointing J Carey for Sunday against Coonagh. Hope your logged in Mr.Carey. I think your excellent....;)

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Are you for real Johnny Carey has to be one of the worse refs in town.

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Originally Posted by 3 Heroes

Is the St Pats pitch seriously legal? I mean you're practically taking a penalty on the half way line the pitch is that small

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Pace it and tell me if its less than 90 metres (99-100yards) and if it is you have answered your own question :)

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Originally Posted by Jock MIB

Pace it and tell me if its less than 90 metres (99-100yards) and if it is you have answered your own question :)

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Aren't you the ref that gave a free for a back pass last weekend when the player tried to clear the ball and the wind caught it and blew it back to the goalie?

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Originally Posted by footymad

Are you for real Johnny Carey has to be one of the worse refs in town.

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I think the sarcastic wink at the end of his statement means exactly that. :D

We had him for a game last season and there was a referees inspector at the match and I later heard from another ref that the report he received for that match was one of the worst ever read out at a referees meeting. Didnt surprise me in the slightest.

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Originally Posted by larrywhite

I think the sarcastic wink at the end of his statement means exactly that. :D

We had him for a game last season and there was a referees inspector at the match and I later heard from another ref that the report he received for that match was one of the worst ever read out at a referees meeting. Didnt surprise me in the slightest.

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Cheers did'nt realise it was a wink. I'd believe the report but why is he still reffing then. Whats the point in having these inspectors if the ldmc don't act on their reports. Maybe its because they need all the refs they can get?

There is cup games tomorrow so if an away team travels and the ref deems the pitch unplayable do the home team lose home advantage anyone know ?

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Originally Posted by footymad

Are you for real Johnny Carey has to be one of the worse refs in town.

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I was joking. He is dangerous, no protection for players.

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Originally Posted by 3 Heroes

Aren't you the ref that gave a free for a back pass last weekend when the player tried to clear the ball and the wind caught it and blew it back to the goalie?

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thats me and nice discription there, strecthed the truth a bit there i saw something slightly different but looking back at it, i shouldnt have given free kick. Sorry :) is there any other decisions you would like me to apologise for? :-)

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Originally Posted by footymad

There is cup games tomorrow so if an away team travels and the ref deems the pitch unplayable do the home team lose home advantage anyone know ?

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I think the home team gets two chances to play the game at their place then its switched.

Sun 30/03/08
Croom v Coonagh

Croom - Coonagh was off this morning. The ref walked the pitch and then called it off ...

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Originally Posted by Raúl Madrid

Sun 30/03/08
Croom v Coonagh

Croom - Coonagh was off this morning. The ref walked the pitch and then called it off ...

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And rightly so, pitch in a bad way. Same old story, should of been called off yesterday.

Knockainey 2 Prospect 1
Prospect led 1 nil at the break and playing well missed a couple of chances to stretch the lead in fairness knock had aswell but prospect keeper pulled off great saves.Both teams were fairly depleted had bare 11. Prospect were fairly comfortable in second half and u could'nt see knock get back into it .When they eventually did get back into it , it was a scrappy goal gifted by the ref, knock player crossed ball into the box centre forward lands on the ball and while lying on the ground palms it back to an incoming player and scores right in front of the ref dont want to be goin on about refs again but something needs to be done all they want is there money and G.Hourigan was perfect example of that he had no interest in the game whatsoever and could hardly get around the pitch. For the winning goal there must have been 3 knock lads offside and it looked as though the ref left it go cause there was only 3 mins left and he did'nt want extra time. He blew up the game then with 2 mins remaining.Nothing worse than this when players are busting there ass out there and to be screwed like that. In fairness Prospect should have put the game away before that with numerous chances missed.Best of luck to knockainey in the remainder of cup they have a good chance now few shocks heard view lost 3 nil and shels were beaten on pens.

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Originally Posted by larrywhite

I think the home team gets two chances to play the game at their place then its switched.

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Thanks.

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Originally Posted by footymad

Knockainey 2 Prospect 1
Prospect led 1 nil at the break and playing well missed a couple of chances to stretch the lead in fairness knock had aswell but prospect keeper pulled off great saves.Both teams were fairly depleted had bare 11. Prospect were fairly comfortable in second half and u could'nt see knock get back into it .When they eventually did get back into it , it was a scrappy goal gifted by the ref, knock player crossed ball into the box centre forward lands on the ball and while lying on the ground palms it back to an incoming player and scores right in front of the ref dont want to be goin on about refs again but something needs to be done all they want is there money and G.Hourigan was perfect example of that he had no interest in the game whatsoever and could hardly get around the pitch. For the winning goal there must have been 3 knock lads offside and it looked as though the ref left it go cause there was only 3 mins left and he did'nt want extra time. He blew up the game then with 2 mins remaining.Nothing worse than this when players are busting there ass out there and to be screwed like that. In fairness Prospect should have put the game away before that with numerous chances missed.Best of luck to knockainey in the remainder of cup they have a good chance now few shocks heard view lost 3 nil and shels were beaten on pens.

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Shock results all round then. Good job i didn't do the pools :)

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Originally Posted by Jock MIB

thats me and nice discription there, strecthed the truth a bit there i saw something slightly different but looking back at it, i shouldnt have given free kick. Sorry :) is there any other decisions you would like me to apologise for? :-)

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Well the one where you threatened to book me unless I took "that face off" me, I was wondering what exactly that would be - ungentlemanly conduct or dissent:D

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Originally Posted by 3 Heroes

Well the one where you threatened to book me unless I took "that face off" me, I was wondering what exactly that would be - ungentlemanly conduct or dissent:D

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it would have came under unsporting behaviour :-), but i was glad to see you did calm down.

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Originally Posted by abbeyvale

Croom...14/34
Park...16/31
Fairview...16/25
Coonagh...15/24
Shels...13/21
Prospect...12/21
Knockainey...14/18
Pike B...13/15
Murroe...14/14
St.Pats...14/13
Holycross...14/12
Abbey...14/10

Sun 30/03/08
Croom v Coonagh (10.30)
Pike1 v 5 Park (2.30)

Tue 01/04/08 (18.30)
Prospect v Shelbourne
Pike v Abbey
St.Pats v Croom

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Good win today conditions were awful.... Pike had a man sent off after a half hour. Ended the game as a contest really...

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Originally Posted by larrywhite

Its not great at the moment and as others have said the forecast for tomorrow is very bad.

Does anyone know for sure if games can be called off Saturdays by the home team again or will we have to travel out to Croom on Sunday no matter what?

Knockmad seemed to suggest the rule had been changed back to what it was but does anyone know for sure?

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ya guys as far as i know (99%) the home eam can call off the game but of cource you dont want to be doing that for a cup game as you will loose home advantage for the reply.....

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Originally Posted by footymad

There is cup games tomorrow so if an away team travels and the ref deems the pitch unplayable do the home team lose home advantage anyone know ?

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yes thats correct......

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Originally Posted by footymad

Knockainey 2 Prospect 1
Prospect led 1 nil at the break and playing well missed a couple of chances to stretch the lead in fairness knock had aswell but prospect keeper pulled off great saves.Both teams were fairly depleted had bare 11. Prospect were fairly comfortable in second half and u could'nt see knock get back into it .When they eventually did get back into it , it was a scrappy goal gifted by the ref, knock player crossed ball into the box centre forward lands on the ball and while lying on the ground palms it back to an incoming player and scores right in front of the ref dont want to be goin on about refs again but something needs to be done all they want is there money and G.Hourigan was perfect example of that he had no interest in the game whatsoever and could hardly get around the pitch. For the winning goal there must have been 3 knock lads offside and it looked as though the ref left it go cause there was only 3 mins left and he did'nt want extra time. He blew up the game then with 2 mins remaining.Nothing worse than this when players are busting there ass out there and to be screwed like that. In fairness Prospect should have put the game away before that with numerous chances missed.Best of luck to knockainey in the remainder of cup they have a good chance now few shocks heard view lost 3 nil and shels were beaten on pens.

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There was a great fair game played this morning lads in Knockainey. Prospect took the lead against the run of play. The prospect keeper was very good he saved some point blank shots from the knockainey lads. Ye missed some chances we missed some chances but of course we will take the result. The game was played at a great tempo and friendly professional manner. It was a pleasure to see every player and officials shake hands at the end of the match. what is the story lads trying to get players to come to games and training.........the managers are busting their buts twice a ween saturday to line the pitch and then the game on sunday but the players dont seen to give a ****.....it seems to be the case in all clubs am i correct?????????? Dan Hourigan for fifa ref of the year..... best of luck to Prospect in the promotion stakes.........

Am I correct in saying that Park play Croom....?
With the shock results today and some clubs getting byes the teams left are:

Murroe,Abbey, StPats, Holycross, Knockainey, Coonagh Pike

What are the fixtures...Think Murroe now play Coonagh....big shock them beating Fairview

Anyone could get to the final....on form though you would have to say favourites would be winners of Park Croom , Coonagh and Knockainey....interseting..home advantage might be crucial.

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Originally Posted by Knockmad

There was a great fair game played this morning lads in Knockainey. Prospect took the lead against the run of play. The prospect keeper was very good he saved some point blank shots from the knockainey lads. Ye missed some chances we missed some chances but of course we will take the result. The game was played at a great tempo and friendly professional manner. It was a pleasure to see every player and officials shake hands at the end of the match. what is the story lads trying to get players to come to games and training.........the managers are busting their buts twice a ween saturday to line the pitch and then the game on sunday but the players dont seen to give a ****.....it seems to be the case in all clubs am i correct?????????? Dan Hourigan for fifa ref of the year..... best of luck to Prospect in the promotion stakes.........

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Fair assesment.Would have to agree with u there played in a professional manner alright credit to both teams. Pity the ref did'nt show the same professionalism but thats another story...Your right about the players dont seem to give a #### Prospect were the same last week were struggling for players aswell they'd want to get their act together or kiss promotion good bye.

Croom...14/34
Park...16/31
Fairview...16/25
Coonagh...15/24
Shels...13/21
Prospect...12/21
Knockainey...14/18
Pike B...14/15
Murroe...14/14
St.Pats...14/13
Holycross...14/12
Abbey...14/10

Sun 30/03/08
Croom OFF Coonagh
Pike 1-5 Park

Tue 01/04/08 (18.30)
Prospect v Shelbourne
Pike v Abbey
St.Pats v Croom