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Maybe they could, but then they would be releasing statements every couple of weeks. There have been many peno & red card incidents over the season that were wrong calls from refs, Chris Shields is not the first victim. What happens then? refs start to target players that have shown up their colleagues, it's not beyond them to do something like that.Quote:
Originally Posted by dundalkfc10
I've stated several times before that I believe he got the ball. The debate is over whether the referee having decided he made a foul, if it was then to be considered a goal-scoring opportunity.Quote:
Originally Posted by dundalkfc10
Just for yourself the distance out and the closing covering defender means it was not a clear goal scoring chance! Getting a shot away does not make it a clear chance if he is going to be dealing with a block from the defender. Take Boyle out of that picture and there is no debate on the card. Look at it at full pace and you will also how quickly Boyle was closing down the gap in front of Cherrie. Anyhow we shall soon have the nuggets of wisdom rolled out by the MNS team and should have a refs rep on the panel. But like everything people will see what they want to see.Quote:
Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin
Looking at that pick again it is likely that OBrien would probably have tried to nutmeg Boyle by cutting inside to get the shot off.
For me Buttimer got the first decision 100% correct. As regards the second incident, it took me a few looks on TV replays to see that the defender got the ball, at the match I was convinced he didn't.
As regards the player getting across to block Fabios shot, nota chance, the key to it is where the ball was, it was on his left foot and while the defender might just MIGHT have blocked a right footed effort he was never getting across in time to block a left footed shot.
As I said I thinkthe ref got it wrong, but having given the foul the red card had to be issued.
All this dissecting of the decisions won't make any difference. I think the basic point that everyone agrees on is the standard of officiating in the league is very poor. Every team can point to countless decisions that were ridiculous and it's clear the referees are just bad as opposed to deliberately targeting any team. The problem for the referee in this case is that it was a high profile game on live TV and the two incidents were so close together. On the individual decisions I think the red for Meenan's was fair enough but Shields shouldn't have got a red even if it was a legitimate foul.
Anyway it's over now and its a pity our season has finished on a disappointment like this but we've had a fantastic year and sure who knows, maybe Pats will drop points in all their remaining games.......ok so I'm losing the run of myself now!
Everyone agress the Ref's need to be improved but the fact is nothing will ever be done about it.
Buttimer will prob get the final since it will be his last game, Another game ruined i imagine
Meenan's challenge a straight red all day long. Shields red a travesty of a decision.
I think the fact they people are arguing about the decisions shows they are no way clear cut. For me I can see why he gave Meenan the red, the second one I think was a peno but a red slightly harsh
Dundalk released a statement tonight...MegaLOLs
That Dundalk statement is embarrassing. Seriously Dundalk fans, ye should be looking for the club to take that down.
Didn't hear Stephen Kenny complaining at Cherrie not being sent off on Monday night against Derry
Dundalk statement is pure cringe! The back slapping is getting fowl! Yes, lads you have had a great season. It's been done before and will happen again!
Although Mr. Bond was probably the one who decided to post the statement. Classy!
Dundalk FC communicating with their own fans. Perhaps they couldn't care less what anonymous internet trolls think?
Ack, it's not that bad. The thing about the tickets was somewhat petty but not the level of crazy I was hoping for :(
Lol I was thinking the same thing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr A
No matter how small our support is there was more home than away fans on Sunday. Not sure what is being referred to there! :-)
Little wrong with the statement! Basically a thanks for the support and the efforts(an ackowledgement that bar a miracle the season is trophyless), we were unfortunate in the semi but put it in context of the season, Europe is bonus territory and there are still 3 league games to go. Good luck to Sligo and Drogheda in the final. We will speak to the FAI about refereeing standards. We will move on and continue to try and build and improve. Even though tempers were up fans remained well behaved so another thanks. Wow hilarious stuff??? A little snipe on ticket sales but what about it?
Fair call on the Rafter booking, looked like a peno and not a dive though at least it was a comprehensive win - as Drogs fans have been saying since yesterday 'lucky but we shall take it'.
Tweaked yer post there for the purpose of accuracy ;pQuote:
Originally Posted by MiniMourinho
Do Drogheda give out free tickets? Perhaps he was referring to actual sales as opposed to attendance. In any case it doesn't matter.Quote:
Originally Posted by MiniMourinho
Drogheda have a cup final to look forward to, good luck in that and I hope ye enjoy it.
Dundalk have to keep the spirts of everyone up and make sure that the season doesn't drizzle out. The club is at a crucial stage of renegotiating player contracts for next season and the 500 club has recently been launched. In both cases, it is important that fans see the positives of season and not the negative of Sunday. The statement is with both of those two things in mind. It is intended to be a morale booster for the fans to keep morale high.
The clubs needs fans to sign up for the 500 club to give Stephen Kenny the budget to compete at a higher level next season.
Some of the comments of fans of other clubs regarding the statement were ridiculous and completely ignorant of the who the audience was and why.
So you think your club should communicate with the FAI over the referee's performance? Should Derry do the same for having Rafter booked for diving when he was clearly fouled by Cherrie on Monday?Quote:
Originally Posted by White Horse
No harm in "we're in this together" type statements but it comes across as playing the poor victim. Seems you're happy with that, so fair enough, but that doesn't mean others can't comment on it
Good statement, good communication. Don't see much wrong with it other than the bit of guff over tickets, not needed really.