See http://www.fai.ie/index.php?option=c...k=view&id=1428
EL 2-1 FAI
One last victory for the league before disbanding I guess, but this whole thing has been very ominous for the future.
Last edited by Mr A; 14/11/2006 at 9:52 AM.
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A victory for commnn sense and, more importantly, the rule book ! A defeat for incompetence, making rules up, and bullying your way in football.
Unfortunately I don't think it'll make any difference to the destination of the title, but at least a decent decision has been made for a change. Makes Friday all the more exciting for everyone as well.
It's worrying that all clubs voted to give power to the organisation of incompetence, making rules up, bullying, and 6-year contracts for John Delaney.Originally Posted by dcfcsteve
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lads it was NEVER going to be anything else - the anomaly lies with the inclusion of two bodies that people could appeal to - both with independent sets of rules
ppl who got their knickers in a knot over this should look back at their previous posts and cringe
It was a done deal when a legal eagle was appointed as arbitrator as the rules were clear.
I wouldn't have had the same confidence had a sports administrator (from whatever sport) been appointed instead.
delighted.the right decision. just cant see ollie leaving at this, does he have other options ?
A week or two ago in the papers he was talking about Derry playing Hargan for three games while the issue of his suspension was ambiguous which he claims is against the rules and he said he'd be persuing it. There's also the Dublin City issue maybe?
delighted could be the end of the road for shels. Feel sorry for their fans but olly is and always was an absolute bully who has used every trick in the book to make them the most hated team in Ireland.
Hopefully Ollie will challenge the decision in court and the league (and cup final are delayed by at least two weeks...)
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how could this be the end of Shels?
If they win the league they land 400k in prize money and CL gates.
and if they don't....
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The right decision. Although a replay wouldnt make much difference as the league is over now anyway.
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How do you figure that out then?
Either Derry or Shels can win the league on Friday.
Have Boot Disk, will travel
Eh how?
If drogs finish above us, I'll be rowing in right behind Ollie on the Dublin City issue.
Have Boot Disk, will travel
Maths not your strong point?
If at first you don't succeed etc.
The Dublin City issue is a red herring.
There is much more global precedent for points being erased rather than awarded for matches not played.
Fortunately/unfortunately Shels are dying and an animal is most dangerous right before it dies.
Expect Ollie to take this to the Courts under any excuse he can dream up, as he and his club are finished otherwise.
It's theirs to lose, and no disrespect to Bohs - but I can't see their current squad stopping a title-determined Shels at tolka on Friday.and if they don't....
Funnier things have happened, but I really do think it's too big an ask for a club who have zero to play for.
If only Connors could've had Friday as his first game in-charge
Only if they lose the league though.
If there was a major shock on Friday and Shels missed out on the title, I think that's when we'd see Ollie's true colours emerge.
He'd happily pull the house of cards that is the EL down around him in desparate search of one final pyrrhic victory for his shabby little club.
So long as we beat Derry 0-2, I'll be happy and Ollie can do what he likes.
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