Actually I think FIFA were thinking more about Germany when they decided to seed the playoffs. The Germans were still in real danger at that time of finishing 2nd before they managed to win in Moscow.Quote:
Originally Posted by youngirish
Actually I think FIFA were thinking more about Germany when they decided to seed the playoffs. The Germans were still in real danger at that time of finishing 2nd before they managed to win in Moscow.Quote:
Originally Posted by youngirish
There shouldnt be a replay, its done and dusted. It happens in different degrees every weekend in leagues all over the world. Maybe it will be the final call for Fifa to bring in video evidence. Next thing that idiot Cowen will be jumping on the bandwagon calling for the match to be played again.
I think its interesting that the world is taking note and FIFA's rep is tarnished as a result of the rigged draw that did not gain as much attention as it should have originally.Quote:
Originally Posted by youngirish
I'm proud that Keane had the balls to say something.
Hopefully something good will come of this.
I'm as gutted as the next guy on here, twice as gutted probably, believe me. But I wouldn't be crazy about this replay. It's all a bit cringey with D Ahern on SSN and all they whinging. We were cheated. But I don't know if you can go back. Open's too much of a can of worms.
For me last nights injustice highlights other issues, the root issues, that need to be sorted out.
1.Video technology for penalty box incidents.
2. FIFA's favouring of the big nations from seeding and the co-efficient system that ensures the strong stay strong through to suspicions within the game of fixing/rigging.
I wish we'd just let it go.
We got shafted, but we, through the FAI, signed up to the rules of the game as they stand.
Whether the rules change going forward is a question for another day.
cant ban him for that, he never "actually" said they fixed it.Quote:
Originally Posted by centre mid
Sky apparently did one of their virtual reality things on the goal and the linesman had a perfect view of Henry with nobody blocking his view.
C'est la vie.
Not really.. The ball would have gone out on his (admittedly poor) attempt to sheppard it out.Quote:
Originally Posted by SwanVsDalton
Ah don't be saying things like that to me!!!!:mad:Quote:
Originally Posted by Maroon 7
Ireland being f**ked over by Fifa to allow the French to qualify for the World Cup.
This is so 1981.
Dermot Ahern should STFU. Got nothing to do with him and is just shameless grandstanding on his part.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bottle of Tonic
A replay is the best option as it would be the justice we deserve after last night and i'm sure the French would'nt mind playing a replay as they would like to qualify fairly for the world cup
What FIFA need to do now is to give Alan Kelly France's first group game to referee.
...and because they will beat us!!! :)
I primarily think the most overwhelming thing is that yet another little bit of football has died. Its becoming a sport and way of life that is vastly unrecognisable to the reason why we we fell in love with it in the first place. First, FIFA and the seeding, and the bullish attitudes of messrs Blatter and Platini in having the 'big' teams there purely for revenue purposes have exhibited what the game is really about in this day and age. And then this blatant cheating from one of the games 'greats' and the incredibly poor refereeing at yet another crucial moment. For me, the great World Cup stories are about underdogs breaking through the ranks, playing above themselves, showcasing unrivalled displays of passion, heroism, pluckiness and a willingness to shed anything for the shirt. Of course, our own experience in Italia 90 springs to mind, but there are so many other examples. But now, this is seemingly viewed with disdain. Instead of allowing true unsung and bona fide heroes such as Richard Dunne, and a team who can perform as heroically and brilliantly as Ireland did last night, they want a team who has no desire, character, passion or attitude to prevail. A team that contains cheats such as Henry and Anelka, and despicable prima donnas such as Lassana Diarra(a disgrace to the game)
I'm quite simply heartbroken and dejected over all of this. Dastardly cunningness is more accepted and "de rigeur" than bina fide heroism, passion and tears for your jersey and no holds barred patriotism. If thats what it takes to beat the genuine heroes, and that is what is now deemed acceptable, then I am filled with pity and disillusion. Its a far cry from the halcyon days of the eighties and nineties. The beautiful game is definitively no more.
Oh and Jebus, get the boat. Your wind up antics aren't fooling anybody, or else its just an outrageously moronic view that no one is interested in.
Eh?? Explain....Quote:
Originally Posted by irishultra
It'd be like the FAI to seek a Fudge alright!
I'm not sure about replaying the game but I'm really convinced that a video referee should be brought in for penalties and dubious goal decisions. It would have taken 10 seconds for the decision to be made. If FIFA decided to bring in a video referee because of this fiasco I'll be happy. I think thats what the FAI should be pushing for.
I just don't think a replay is a remedy for this kind of scenario. Imagine if this had happened in WC knock out match, the game could not be replayed.
The injustice should be remedied on the night.
Nothing is going to be done about this. Stop the magical thinking.Quote:
Originally Posted by markmc
Can I borrow your crystal ball some time? It might come in handy.Quote:
Originally Posted by Boh_So_Good