Clash of colours at Richmond Park

[Dodge]

When we knocked St. Pat's out of the cup in The Showgrounds a few seasons back Rover kit was Red and White and St. Pat's kit was White and Red and those of us involved in Junior soccer could not believe it was allowed and it was incredibly confusing even to watch. I think ye man Kelly was the ref that night. I don't know all the facts of this incident to pass judgement yet but I think the most irrelevant point that had been made so far, and on a number of occasions, is that St. Pat's have had the same home kit for the past fifteen years or so. Whatever they have registered as their home kit for this current season is what counts. By the way last weekend in the Sligo-Leitrim Junior soccer league there was a clash of colours and under the relevant rules the match was not played and the away team were awarded the points.

Junior football, and the FAI cup have different rules. in your example above we wore our red+ white kit, not white+red. The same one we wore on Friday.

Seriously, how long is this going to go on for? By all accounts the FAI cleared the kits it was only buttimer who had a problem with them, and he has previous in this area...

[GavinZac]

They didn't have white sleeves...

this not it?

[soccerc]

this not it?

No


This is it

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2337/...e6c32a946e.jpg

[WoodquayBoy]

Where's the difference with these jerseys and what Sligo proposed to wear last night? They should fine the ref and relegate him.

This is the point that mnakes most sense. PLayers play poorly they are dropped; managers perform poorly they are sacked; referees make a constant bags of things and they are given another game to referee the following week.
Both sides behaved like spoiled children, but it was down to the referee. its Pats and Sligo are sanctioned, will the referee be as well?

[MyTown]

Haven't checked all previous posts on this but Pat's have got form.

On at least two previous visits to Galway they sported the predominantly navy second strip..which you'd ythink is fine....except that the navy socks were dark and the home teams socks (maroon) were also dark.

So what?

At his discretion the refs allowed the games to go ahead, but got plenty of calls wrong - for both sides - because of the similarity of the sock colours. The jerseys were both very dark too & made it difficult for many supporters.

The only predominantly distinguishing feature between the two kits were that our guys wore white shorts. I don't know why Pats didn't opt to wear their home kit? They've done it previously.

I thought refs were advised to ensure that at least one team togged with white or light coloured socks.

[GavinZac]

No


This is it

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2337/...e6c32a946e.jpg

Thats the same jersey, with the now defunct Smart replaced with Paddy Power

[soccerc]

Thats the same jersey, with the now defunct Smart replaced with Paddy Power

So it's not the same shirt

[sligoman]

Does anyone know when the weekly list of fines are released from the FAI?

[Redie]

QUOTE]Originally Posted by Stato
Junior football, and the FAI cup have different rules. in your example above we wore our red+ white kit, not white+red. The same one we wore on Friday.

Seriously, how long is this going to go on for? By all accounts the FAI cleared the kits it was only buttimer who had a problem with them, and he has previous in this area...[/QUOTE]
I'm not putting those point forward as an arguement for Sligo Rovers, Just thought I'd mention them. And yes, it looks more and more like Mr. Buttimer is the main offender here. I'd also be interested to know what was the difficulty with the two kits brought to the ground by the local Junior Club.

[Redie]

Sorry, made a mess of that, I meant.....

Originally Posted by Dodge
Junior football, and the FAI cup have different rules. in your example above we wore our red+ white kit, not white+red. The same one we wore on Friday.

Seriously, how long is this going to go on for? By all accounts the FAI cleared the kits it was only buttimer who had a problem with them, and he has previous in this area...

I'm not putting those point forward as an arguement for Sligo Rovers, Just thought i'd mention them. And yes, it looks more and more like Mr. Buttimer is the main offender here. I'd also be interested to know what was the difficulty with the two kits brought to the ground by the local Junior Club.

[soccerc]

I'd also be interested to know what was the difficulty with the two kits brought to the ground by the local Junior Club.

Me too, afaik, Lissadell wear an all yellow strip and the second kit is blue and yellow.

[Student Mullet]

Me too, afaik, Lissadell wear an all yellow strip and the second kit is blue and yellow.

FFS, what if they had to play another team in yellow? You wouldn't even see this in Junior football.

[Dodge]

Thats the same jersey, with the now defunct Smart replaced with Paddy Power

And the sleeves still aren't white

If the example above, pats were totally in the wrong in Galway and got fined.

[Redie]

Originally Posted by soccerc
Me too, afaik, Lissadell wear an all yellow strip and the second kit is blue and yellow.

Actually Lissadell is one of Sligo main Beauty spots and Lissadell House is one of our top tourist attractions, very apt!!!!

Originally Posted by Student Mullet
FFS, what if they had to play another team in yellow? You wouldn't even see this in Junior football.

Eh. We are talking about A Junior Club here Student!!!

[forza rovers]

No


This is it

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2337/...e6c32a946e.jpg

yet that jersey had white slevess as well and it didnt clash he is not fit to ref premier divison games

[passerrby]

yet that jersey had white slevess as well and it didnt clash he is not fit to ref premier divison games

while i agree with this sentment both clubs have to hold up there hands for allowing this to desend info farce

[Only1Rovers]

The referee and the League must take responsibility.

Rovers white strip was cleared for the game by the league, why should they bring a second jersey?

Similar "colour clashes" occur in other top leagues and the game goes ahead.


http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=2T1FCJ-pF2o

[passerrby]

Rovers white strip was cleared for the game by the league, why should they bring a second jersey?
http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=2T1FCJ-pF2o

because the rules say so

[mediahack]

The ref is to blame here in my view, fair and square. Can anyone confirm that it was Buttimer who was in charge when this happened last year at Bohs/Waterford and Cork/Bray ? Also is it true that the kits were approved earlier in the week by the FAI ? If the answer to both of these questions is yes, then Mr Buttimer should never referee another game of football in this country. The FAI must also take their share of blame. After last year the onus was on them to put procedures in place to ensure that htis doesn't happen.

I'm sure I remember Pats playing teams with all white shirts before and there was never a problem. It should never have been an issue.

PS - Is it true that Buttimer is auditioning for the role of new presenter on "What Not To Wear" ?

Absolutely spot on Tony.

Anthony Buttimer should get a good kick in the b**lls for this - he has been at the centre of every gear problem in this league for the last two years.

The clubs submitted their kits to the FAI, they were approved in writing by the league office - the FAI even amended the rules and participation agreement this year to counteract Buttimergate! Clubs even had to submit their goalkeeper colours for approval.

I think this smacks of just one thing - Buttimer wants to be the centre of attention all the time!

Send him off down to the Munster AUL! Although they probably wouldn't want him either!

[Only1Rovers]

because the rules say so

Why do the league give clearance for a jersey in the first place then?

Why don't they take all responsibility off themselves and just allow the clubs to battle it out just like what happened on Friday night?