Mayo Division 2 2009

**hardcore** · 21/04/2009, 5:10 PM

Originally Posted by hoop4life

he isn't that new to the league. i can remember him reffing for a good while (maybe not as long as some of the rest). don't think he is a great ref though and have to agree that he wouldn't have the presence of other refs in the league. that is still no exscuse for ballina to behave the way they did though and should be punished for that carry on!
where was the game played?? they play on one of the back pitches in beleek don't they?? no roping around them pitches

That mob are a disgrace. Have intimidated refs and away teams for years and nothing ever done about it. Once saw their fans take over both dugouts and make the visiting team stand near the endline. Anyone going to do something??? Dont hold your breath

**gunner1** · 21/04/2009, 6:50 PM

Originally Posted by hardcore

That mob are a disgrace. Have intimidated refs and away teams for years and nothing ever done about it. Once saw their fans take over both dugouts and make the visiting team stand near the endline. Anyone going to do something??? Dont hold your breath

it's time you all put your points on paper and send them into the mayo league, i agree with most of what you are saying, but you can't blame the ref for supporters.intimadation goes on in every club in the county

**sprah1** · 21/04/2009, 7:37 PM

Originally Posted by hardcore

That mob are a disgrace. Have intimidated refs and away teams for years and nothing ever done about it. Once saw their fans take over both dugouts and make the visiting team stand near the endline. Anyone going to do something??? Dont hold your breath

I think all clubs and Refs have a part to play. Clubs don't have to accept that kind of "hospitality" and the league/refs have to start enforcing rules re the crowding of the dug outs and surrounding areas by subs and supporters. The problem is refs will often restrict a manager to the technical area when it suits eg: if they question a decision, yet at times will allow supporters to stand around dug outs and side lines. I was at a Mayo league match last week where club mentors/managers(although 100% well mannered) watched the match from either ,on the touchline, or 2-3 yards inside the pitch, with no reprimand from the ref(and that particular ref was no wall-flower!) Need a bit of uniformity about who is allowed inside the perimeter of the pitch and then clubs who breach or refuse to comply with those rules can be punished. Obviously this will not prevent thuggish threats from outside the pitch, they should be dealt with by the Home club or the league if reported and found to be true.

**Fr.Romeosensini** · 22/04/2009, 9:18 AM

[FONT=Arial]I understand one of the previous views that there is an element of abuse or outbursts at all mayo league games but the level received at Ballina United is a disgrace. It would be a real shame if it was ignored by the Mayo league as I would not blame referees or other teams in the league if they refused to travel to games down there. The majority of the abuse comes from the sideline... The Mayo league should state new rules stating who is allowed in the technical area and get every club Chairman to sign off on it, if they have not already done this???. If clubs continuously refuse to comply then disciplinary action should be taken???[/FONT]

**hardcore** · 22/04/2009, 2:30 PM

Originally Posted by gunner1

it's time you all put your points on paper and send them into the mayo league, i agree with most of what you are saying, but you can't blame the ref for supporters.intimadation goes on in every club in the county

wasnt blaming refs. They cant do much about the behaviour of that mob

**minivan man** · 22/04/2009, 4:27 PM

Originally Posted by Fr.Romeosensini

[FONT=Arial]I understand one of the previous views that there is an element of abuse or outbursts at all mayo league games but the level received at Ballina United is a disgrace. It would be a real shame if it was ignored by the Mayo league as I would not blame referees or other teams in the league if they refused to travel to games down there. The majority of the abuse comes from the sideline... The Mayo league should state new rules stating who is allowed in the technical area and get every club Chairman to sign off on it, if they have not already done this???. If clubs continuously refuse to comply then disciplinary action should be taken???[/FONT]

fully agree but it's still up to the refs to police it. they are the only club in the mayo league that do this. they played a cup game in claremorris last year and had about 50 people around the dugout and along the sideline(approx:5 yards on the pitch) the ref was to intimidated to move them. if this happens regularly than the league should take a stand and refuse them entry to the league in future years or at least dening them home advanage for future league and cup games

**Cloggs** · 22/04/2009, 5:37 PM

Originally Posted by minivan man

fully agree but it's still up to the refs to police it. they are the only club in the mayo league that do this. they played a cup game in claremorris last year and had about 50 people around the dugout and along the sideline(approx:5 yards on the pitch) the ref was to intimidated to move them. if this happens regularly than the league should take a stand and refuse them entry to the league in future years or at least dening them home advanage for future league and cup games

played them a few years ago in the divisional cup when we rejoined the league back in 2002 and i remember a 'fan' threatening one of our supporters with a golf club when we were winning!as far as i know that type of behaviour is commonplace there and won't change unless the mayo league do something about it.the club itself won't

**gunner1** · 22/04/2009, 7:46 PM

Originally Posted by hardcore

wasnt blaming refs. They cant do much about the behaviour of that mob

i know that, but unless a report goes into the mayo league after every game nothing ever will be done.
most refs fear for their safety on that back pitch, nevermind players and supporters.

**Boro86** · 22/04/2009, 9:00 PM

Originally Posted by gunner1

i know that, but unless a report goes into the mayo league after every game nothing ever will be done.
most refs fear for their safety on that back pitch, nevermind players and supporters.

The ref on the day actually held his own quite well and didnt seem intimidated by them even with all they said to him. Ive heard other refs being in fear down there and I certainly wouldnt blame them.
I understand about sending in a report but there was nothing directed at our club but im sure Mr Conlon did send in his.
It seems already that lots of people have witnesses this "Mob" as hardcore so rightly puts it. Credit to posters for coming out and saying so too !

**sinabhuil** · 23/04/2009, 8:23 AM

Charlestown Athletic v Swinford B - Draw
Glenisland United v Claremorris B - Draw
Moy Villa v Cross Celtic - Away
Snugboro United B v Conn Rangers - Home

**etoo** · 23/04/2009, 8:33 AM

Charlestown Athletic v Swinford B - HOME 3:2
Glenisland United v Claremorris B - Draw 0:0
Moy Villa v Cross Celtic - Draw 2:2
Snugboro United B v Conn Rangers - Home 3:1

**yellowmonkey** · 23/04/2009, 9:54 AM

Originally Posted by sinabhuil

Charlestown Athletic v Swinford B - Draw
Glenisland United v Claremorris B - Draw
Moy Villa v Cross Celtic - Away
Snugboro United B v Conn Rangers - Home

Anyone any info on Rangers? What are they like

**hardcore** · 23/04/2009, 10:26 AM

Originally Posted by gunner1

i know that, but unless a report goes into the mayo league after every game nothing ever will be done.
most refs fear for their safety on that back pitch, nevermind players and supporters.

Doubt the Mayo league will do too much even with a report. Only answer is for every visiting team to video the game and the surrounds

**Fr.Romeosensini** · 23/04/2009, 10:49 AM

Charlestown Athletic v Swinford B - Home
Glenisland United v Claremorris B - Draw
Moy Villa v Cross Celtic - Home
Snugboro United B v Conn Rangers - Home

**Fr.Romeosensini** · 23/04/2009, 10:50 AM

Is there any way this thread can be brought to the attention of the Mayo league? There is enough here surely to get them to act?

**couchpotato** · 23/04/2009, 11:29 AM

Charlestown Athletic v Swinford B .....charlestown to keep winning
Glenisland United v Claremorris B..... 1-1 draw
Moy Villa v Cross Celtic..... home...just
Snugboro United B v Conn Rangers.....can see a draw

**couchpotato** · 23/04/2009, 11:30 AM

Originally Posted by Fr.Romeosensini

Is there any way this thread can be brought to the attention of the Mayo league? There is enough here surely to get them to act?

Cant see a few anonymous posts on the internet to attract any action from the association!

**gunner1** · 23/04/2009, 2:54 PM

Charlestown Athletic v Swinford B - home
Glenisland United v Claremorris B - home
Moy Villa v Cross Celtic -draw
Snugboro United B v Conn Rangers - Home

**gunner1** · 23/04/2009, 2:58 PM

Originally Posted by couchpotato

Cant see a few anonymous posts on the internet to attract any action from the association!

i agree, the mayo league will only deal with facts on paper with names , not yellowmonkey , hardcore or gunner1

**Footy Mad** · 23/04/2009, 5:00 PM

Charlestown Athletic v Swinford B - Home
Glenisland United v Claremorris B - Away
Moy Villa v Cross Celtic - Home
Snugboro United B v Conn Rangers - Draw