Originally Posted by
Sweetchips
The discussion on refs WILL run and run and really the wrong discussion is being had here.
What is the procedure for the disciplining of players in the Clare League?
Why is there no representation from the referees at these hearings?
To go back to Shels point, yes the clubs were made aware and in turn the players were made aware (i presume), sure wasn't every player aware of the ref shortage, but in the heat of the moment haven't we all lost it.
It would seem the lenght of the ban reflects the severity and what weight the referee put behind the complaint. You can bet that if, if a referee reports a crime to the CL in a severe manner they will find in his favour after all, they can't take the chance of losing him....it goes back to my original question, what is the procedure for this, are there guidelines even from the referee association on lenghts of bans for different offences, or did the CL make it up as they went along.