Fri 21st March Match Updates

**Celdrog** · 22/03/2008, 8:35 AM

Originally Posted by iceman

Absolutely nothing wrong with that goal , watch it on MNF. quick thinking from Ramblers , Mikko off his line and the ball went clean over his head and into the net , cant understand why it was disallowed.
Having said that I think Ramblers have their work cut-out to survive in the Premier this season.

They played the ball backwards from the restart - the ball has to go forward, so it wasn't in play when the shot was taken. Surprised we had a ref who understand the more obscure rules of the game.
Could be proven wrong on Monday but that's my take on it.

**D.U.F.C Daire** · 22/03/2008, 9:17 AM

I dunno why he did it, but even before they shot, the ref blew his whistle tewic to bring it back to be taken again.

**NeilMcD** · 22/03/2008, 12:18 PM

Originally Posted by Celdrog

They played the ball backwards from the restart - the ball has to go forward, so it wasn't in play when the shot was taken. Surprised we had a ref who understand the more obscure rules of the game.
Could be proven wrong on Monday but that's my take on it.

Jesus that is basic from the Cobh player if that is the case. That is one of the first rules you are thought as a player.

**Cosmo** · 22/03/2008, 12:39 PM

Originally Posted by pete

Doherty was about half way inside his own half & was turning around towards the City fans lifting his arms in the air. O'Callaghan had a few words as he walked past & few seconds of handbags followed. Non event.

Haha, I've heard it all now. The convicted drink driver giving out to a player for celebrating to opposing supporters

**Celdrog** · 22/03/2008, 1:00 PM

Originally Posted by NeilMcD

Jesus that is basic from the Cobh player if that is the case. That is one of the first rules you are thought as a player.

ELOI says that the Drogs were still celebrating .......

**Terry** · 22/03/2008, 1:07 PM

Originally Posted by Celdrog

ELOI says that the Drogs were still celebrating .......

If the drogs were still celebrating then surely the ref hadnt blown his whistle to restart the match?

**Dodge** · 22/03/2008, 1:51 PM

Originally Posted by Cosmo

Haha, I've heard it all now. The convicted drink driver giving out to a player for celebrating to opposing supporters

Maybe he was giving him a bit of advice seeing as GOC was booked for doing it the previous week

**superfrank** · 22/03/2008, 1:55 PM

I think it's ridiculous that players get booked for celebrating.

In fairness to O'Callaghan, he was with the away team and the Cork fans were on the other side of the ground.

Last night, Doherty was down the opposite end of the pitch from the Derry fans, why should he have to wait til he's right in front of them to celebrate?

**thischarmingman** · 22/03/2008, 1:56 PM

Originally Posted by Cosmo

The convicted drink driver giving out to a player for celebrating to opposing supporters

Don't see what that's got to do with it?

Anyway, the poor lambs in the St. Anne's stand should learn to take it on the chin. It was a point earned in the last minute of 94, away from home- ok, it might have been a bit silly from Gerard but if you can't take it, don't give it.

**CvilleRovers** · 22/03/2008, 2:21 PM

o callaghans only back a few weeks and im already sick of the sight of him again

**pete** · 22/03/2008, 2:41 PM

O'Callaghan got booked for celebrating/goading Rovers fans. O'Doherty was doing the same thing (game was over) but as I said already nothing event.

**OneRedArmy** · 22/03/2008, 3:33 PM

I can't see Cork fans warming to the brand of football Alan Matthews plays.

They had Derry on the rack early in the second half and should have pushed on for a second goal, when inexplicably his defensive mindset took over, he brought on a defensive sub and starting playing the corners with 20 mins to go, which allowed Derry back into it when we had no right to. Leopard, spots, change etc.

Great to see Georgie back in the EL, so easy to wind up.

**Cosmo** · 22/03/2008, 4:12 PM

Originally Posted by Dodge

Maybe he was giving him a bit of advice seeing as GOC was booked for doing it the previous week

She got booked for doing it up in drogheda too! Mustn't like celebrating with his own supporters much!

**Dodge** · 22/03/2008, 4:17 PM

Do you blame him?

**Cosmo** · 22/03/2008, 4:23 PM

Originally Posted by Dodge

Do you blame him?

Not at all - 100% fair game imo.

But i do think its a bit sad that he gets his knickers in a twist when an opposing player does it!

EDIT: Just copped on to what ye were implying - of course i dont blame him