Drogheda Fined by FAI for obeying Garda

**Rossi** · 13/12/2007, 1:17 PM

http://www.droghedaunited.ie/scripts...ArticleID=1297

**The Ball Boy** · 13/12/2007, 1:19 PM

Nothing surprises me now with these clowns in the FAI. What a joke.

**jmurphyc** · 13/12/2007, 1:19 PM

FFS this is ridiculous. Are we being governed by Nazis???

**Tony_Montana** · 13/12/2007, 1:24 PM

John Delaney is a tortured soul in need of help, Help i am willing to provide, 30 mins in my private chamber, There would be a lot of candles, generating heat, So of course we would need to disrobe, A 10 minute massage would offer him physical relief, Whilst chanting would cleanse his soul.

**Poor Student** · 13/12/2007, 1:25 PM

Another fine on the way for that story. It's clear insubordination on the Drogheda club website by FAI standards.

**OneRedArmy** · 13/12/2007, 1:25 PM

I find it hard to believe the Guards demanded a pitch invasion.

I mean some of them aren't the brightest but still.....

**sonofstan** · 13/12/2007, 1:34 PM

Superbly snotty last sentence:

The Drogheda United FC Board are now examining ways in which it can be possible in the future to comply with Garda requirements and satisfy the FAI Disciplinary Committee at the same time.

**Rossi** · 13/12/2007, 1:37 PM

Originally Posted by sonofstan

Superbly snotty last sentence:

FFS your club would be doing the same if it was Bohs!

**derm** · 13/12/2007, 1:40 PM

Originally Posted by OneRedArmy

I find it hard to believe the Guards demanded a pitch invasion.

I mean some of them aren't the brightest but still.....

To be fair, Drogs had won the league for the first time in their history. The guards would have realized that allowing the invasion would be less dangerous than attempting to stop it.

Then again, rules are rules. There were special circumstances and I don't think the officials could have stopped it but pitch invasions have to be either allowed or disallowed. We don't want a situation where x is disallowed except on the advice of a, b or c, and strictly when either t1 or t2 conditions apply.

It's unfortunate but maybe Drogs should just take it on the chin, I assume that invasions don't happen every home game? Maybe the supporters club can organise a whip-around.

**Schumi** · 13/12/2007, 1:45 PM

Originally Posted by sonofstan

Superbly snotty last sentence:

Agreed, brilliant.

If the guards asked that people be let onto the pitch for safety reasons, it's ludicrous for the FAI to fine the club over it. On past experience, if it's appealed it'll probably be quietly dropped.

**Louth4sam** · 13/12/2007, 1:45 PM

I cant see why they should be fined for this. Its not like they happen every week. Thats one of the good things about Irish soccer you can celebrate with the players. Winning the league will be the greatest moment of some players lives and im sure they would want the fans there to enjoy it with them. Another instance where the FAI show no common sense!

**Ash** · 13/12/2007, 1:45 PM

Will Cobh also be fined for the pitch invasion when they won Div 1?

Bit ridiculous fining clubs for a moment of excitement from winning the league

**OneRedArmy** · 13/12/2007, 1:46 PM

If the Guards did have to let people on the pitch, it also reinforces that United Park is unsafe, as H&S found earlier in the season.

Pay the fine and quit whining.

**Dodge** · 13/12/2007, 2:01 PM

Originally Posted by OneRedArmy

If the Guards did have to let people on the pitch, it also reinforces that United Park is unsafe, as H&S found earlier in the season.

How does it? All it indicates is that more people wanted to get on the pitch than the Gardai felt they could safely contain.

**passerrby** · 13/12/2007, 2:36 PM

the question is why did the gardai make that dicision was it because drogs were unable to do otherwise

**Celdrog** · 13/12/2007, 2:44 PM

Originally Posted by passerrby

the question is why did the gardai make that dicision was it because drogs were unable to do otherwise

I think you will find the decision with the guards was taken well before kick off. I was in United Park at 3pm that day and the place was full of guards and firemen checking out safety arrangements. At 4pm the fire safety officer upped the capacity by 500 for the night because of the steps the club had taken.

At the end of the match there were only a few people allowed on the pitch, to show off a giant champions banner - the "invasion" happened long after the Cork players had gone off.

I wonder will be getting a similar ban for allowing fans to be on the pitch when the trophy was presented two weeks later, again pre-agreed or maybe a ban for allowing a firework display from the GAA pitch next door

**Allornothing** · 13/12/2007, 2:50 PM

Drogheda Utd should be ashamed of themselfs. They are a disgrace to the Eircom League and to Irish football itself. The fans celabrating on the pitch was fine they were within there rights to do so. But then the spineless little men within the amature football club make up a story regarding the Garda letting them on to the pitch. Everybody knows the Garda would do no such thing and i think Drodheda should be thrown out of the league for making false statments regarding Garda instructions, which is a criminal offence. End of Story

**jebus** · 13/12/2007, 3:14 PM

Originally Posted by Tony_Montana

John Delaney is a tortured soul in need of help, Help i am willing to provide, 30 mins in my private chamber, There would be a lot of candles, generating heat, So of course we would need to disrobe, A 10 minute massage would offer him physical relief, Whilst chanting would cleanse his soul.

Best chat up line ever

**half_full** · 13/12/2007, 3:20 PM

This league is turning into a souless premiership clone more and more, of course the FAI think that this is good

Well said Allornothing!

**John83** · 13/12/2007, 3:22 PM

Originally Posted by Allornothing

Drogheda Utd should be ashamed of themselfs. They are a disgrace to the Eircom League and to Irish football itself. The fans celabrating on the pitch was fine they were within there rights to do so. But then the spineless little men within the amature football club make up a story regarding the Garda letting them on to the pitch. Everybody knows the Garda would do no such thing and i think Drodheda should be thrown out of the league for making false statments regarding Garda instructions, which is a criminal offence. End of Story

I'd be careful if I were you. That post is libellous if untrue.