Thought it was a training session at Bohs training ground, when they were practising penalties a few days before the LC final? Beside a school yard too! :oQuote:
Originally Posted by CMcC
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Thought it was a training session at Bohs training ground, when they were practising penalties a few days before the LC final? Beside a school yard too! :oQuote:
Originally Posted by CMcC
It was pre-match at the Brandywell from what I heard.
Regarding Rogers, he's meeting with the PFAI today about his 'unfair dismissal' according to the paper.
I heard it was in the grounds of a convent. Beside a orphanage too!Quote:
Originally Posted by Rovers1
Rogers' Press Statement
Following the statement made by my employers Dundalk Football Club on Saturday 23 May, I confirm that I was involved in an incident during a match against St Patrick's Athletic the previous night.
As a former player of St Patrick's Athletic, a club I left on good terms, I was engaged in some good-natured banter with some of the fans, many of whom I know from my time at the club. In response to some light-hearted jibes from some of these fans, I briefly lowered my shorts in what I considered to be an amusing gesture. The fans reacted in a similar manner and took no offence, to the best of my knowledge. A referee's assistant who saw the incident reported it to the referee who gave me a straight red card.
With the benefit of hindsight, I can now see that what I did was unwise. I accept that the red card was fully justified and I am personally disappointed that I let the team, the fans and my manager down in such an important match.
However, what has followed since from my employers, is in my view, completely unacceptable from both a footballing and human perspective.
No-one from the club has ever sought my version of events, given me an opportunity to state my case or even had the courtesy to personally inform me of my dismissal. They have clearly contravened FAI rules and the relevant employment laws.
While I accept that my actions were unhelpful to my team, I do not believe that they were offensive and, by no stretch of the imagination, could they be described as serious misconduct such as to justify my dismissal.
I would have expected Dundalk at a minimum to treat me in a fair and reasonable manner, but I feel that I have been hung out to dry by my employers and I am bitterly disappointed.
Dave Rogers Statement.
http://www.dundalkdemocrat.ie/dundal...ent.5300317.jp
This is Sean Connor we're talking about.......Quote:
Originally Posted by Ezeikial
That's what I thought too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rovers1
Disgraceful if true.Quote:
No-one from the club has ever sought my version of events, given me an opportunity to state my case or even had the courtesy to personally inform me of my dismissal
Rico abslutely spot on tonight on MNS about this - seems to be a wholly cynical attempt to try to lessen the wage bill
Damien Richardson mentions 6 inches there on MNS, How could he see from the stand :)
Would you ever ***** off Rico, Eoin Hand made a great point about the kids and parents at the game, and crap like that would turn them off taking them back to another game.
He'll be suing anyway judging by that. Hope the board sought legal advice first.Quote:
Originally Posted by SMorgan
Fair play Rico. And didn't really appreciate Hand's comments on what people would get away with at his clubs given how long its been since hes managed a club.
Two words, Michael Collins.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dunny
Who??Quote:
Originally Posted by CSFShels
Haha lets hope it stays that way. Seeing a little bit of a man's arse comes to nothing in comparison to some of the violent acts I've seen in this league.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dunny
Would somebody think of the children :rolleyes:. When people bring their kids to a LOI match they are more worried about the kids being scarred by the **** matches than seen 1/4 of someones arse 40 yards away.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dunny
Losing at home to a ten man St.Pat's side is sure to entice them back.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dunny
Rico was spot on and the whole "won't somebody think of the children" routine is comical.
So then let's go over to George Dawes - and say "What are the scores, George Dawes?"
Racist Comment - 5 game ban, Club Fine
Showing a tiny bit of your arse - Instant Dismissal without telling the bloke first, possible burning at the stake or stoning
I'm wondering what'll happen next to top even that...
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Originally Posted by tiktok
Eh? It was Dundalk who went down to ten men, Rogers was sent off for flashing his arse, remember.
To be fair, I kind of doubt his version of events was ever going to sway their decision, whether you subscribe to the cynical cost-cutting theory or not.Quote:
Originally Posted by Réiteoir
That said, not informing him sounds lousy - unless he means his agent was informed by their solicitor or something, in which case he needs to grow up (more so).
Regardless, not calling him in to discuss it could be technically against some labour law, which might give him his day in court.