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As you say, he's a tremendous footballer, one of the few individuals you would pay into watch in 2017. However he's been a liability for his club and county over the past 6/12 months. He has lost his discipline and composure on the pitch and seems more interested in settling scores and getting involved in nonsense. Maybe he needs 3 - 6 months away, in the form of a ban, from the game to refocus?
Ulsterman (Antrim) - Posts: 9703 - 03/06/2017 23:22:56 1994188 Link 0 |
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True. Originally 6 months, rightfully reduced to 3 months as it was a fair punishment. Galvin could not train with county team for that period. 3 months is a fair ban for Connolly and anyone arguing otherwise is overreacting. It warrants a ban but it wasn't an assault on the official. Jim Gavin would be best off telling him his services are no longer required for the rest of the year. Kerry should have done the same with Galvin as the circus around it took from the All-Ireland final preparations in 2008.
CletusVanDamme (Kerry) - Posts: 63 - 03/06/2017 23:24:19 1994189 Link 0 |
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realdub (Dublin) - Posts: 8592 - 03/06/2017 23:35:17 1994196 Link 1 |
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It cant be any less than 3 month, but I think what Connolly needs is Dublin GAA not to appeal, and accept ban, to show him his behaviour is letting his team down, look I dont like given dubs praise but he is one of the best players I have ever seen, but too often lets himself and more importantly his teammates down with indiscipline, its gone beyond a joke at this stage that je keeps getting off. I fear that Jim may say enough is enough.
royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 04/06/2017 00:24:48 1994211 Link 1 |
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well done sir , a very mature post
superbluedub (Dublin) - Posts: 2837 - 04/06/2017 00:41:24 1994213 Link 2 |
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He has avoided a ban on a number of occasions, he will surely get out of this too. Connolly will get 12 weeks with no arguments. Mayo have gotten with plenty of bans over the years. Lee Keegan and Kevin Keane had red cards overturned. Didn't agree wit Connolly appealing ban in 2015 but dont forget Lee Keegan escaped a red/black card for deliberate/choking Connolly and Cillian O'Connor wasn't censored for 3rd man in in that brawl. Gael85 (Dublin) - Posts: 1433 - 04/06/2017 00:59:25 1994215 Link 1 |
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Having watched the incident several times it really does look like an open and shut case. Not only does Connolly push the official but he acts very aggressively towards him beforehand. If the GAA and Dublin try and wriggle out of this it will hole tbe Association below the waterline and destroy for good the little respect and integrity it still has left. Ulsterman (Antrim) - Posts: 9703 - 04/06/2017 02:00:16 1994223 Link 2 |
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Its all aos fault he should get dermos 12 week ban billythekid69 (USA) - Posts: 35 - 04/06/2017 03:55:48 1994225 Link 0 |
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I wouldn't be so sure he will get banned. The wheels will swing into motion to play it all down. Ciaran whelan will be on the Sunday game doing his usual nothing to see here routine while next week he will be trying to hang some Kerry fellas out to dry. And because it's Dublin he will get away with it
mayotyroneman (Tyrone) - Posts: 1821 - 04/06/2017 07:52:12 1994230 Link 2 |
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Choking Connolly? Seriously? And why bring up incidents that are not even related. This is to do with interfering with an official so unless you are going to bring up similar incidents your point is nonsense.
TheFlaker (Mayo) - Posts: 7902 - 04/06/2017 08:10:53 1994234 Link 3 |
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Excellent footballer but he's a liability. The slightest tussle on the pitch and Dublin fans are left worrying how he's going to react. He'll get a lengthy ban I'd expect and maybe it'll be the best thing for the team. He's let us down on too many occasions lately, I know he's targeted but plenty of footballers are and keep their cool. GaaGaa78 (UK) - Posts: 285 - 04/06/2017 08:30:32 1994236 Link 2 |
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I personally blame Donegal & Tyrone for this disgraceful carry on.
MuckrossHead (Donegal) - Posts: 5028 - 04/06/2017 09:17:08 1994244 Link 0 |
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Hang your head in shame with this post.
clondalkindub (Dublin) - Posts: 9926 - 04/06/2017 09:28:03 1994248 Link 2 |
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Absolutely nothing in it but the snowflakes & victim brigade here are up in arms as usual bad.monkey (USA) - Posts: 4624 - 04/06/2017 09:31:47 1994251 Link 4 |
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Everybody getting good a bit confused here comparing this too previous incidents involving player on player. This was against a match official......altho it really was innocuous the rule states that if u even lay a finger on match official in an aggressive manner. Unfortunetely for connolly precedent was set for such an incident only 2 weeks ago so the gaa hands are tied.....as much as they are frantically looking for the loophole....the cccc will have to hand him 12 weeks. If they don't then the game and particularly the officials are in serious trouble moving forward southmeathgael (Meath) - Posts: 890 - 04/06/2017 09:32:16 1994252 Link 2 |
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Someone had a dig about Connolly appealing bans.Keegan pulled him to ground and put 2 hands around his neck. Connolly then hit out .Have a look at the video
Gael85 (Dublin) - Posts: 1433 - 04/06/2017 09:51:56 1994254 Link 3 |
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"Not shooting the lights out against bigger teams" ??? What about his performance in the AI club final ( 2014 / 15.?). One of, if not the very best individual performances ever in Croker. Now, let a truly talented player take his punishment and then get back to doing what he does best. . . . . . winning all-Irelands. yelowbelly (Wexford) - Posts: 409 - 04/06/2017 09:53:57 1994256 Link 2 |
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Why? Fair talking point. He's just been honest. I hate this can't criticise my team or players or I'm not the worlds biggest supporter. It's a cut and dry case. 12 weeks, is there any point him playing the rest of the year, can't train with the team either. Why not give someone else a chance who won't let the team down. I criticised Mattie Donnelly for his stupidity against Derry, I think you should be more honest with yourself The_Fridge (Tyrone) - Posts: 2088 - 04/06/2017 10:20:30 1994267 Link 2 |
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Let it go. Ancient history. That going to Mayo supporters as well.
The_Fridge (Tyrone) - Posts: 2088 - 04/06/2017 10:22:18 1994269 Link 1 |
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I see Comerfords appeal for same offence was turned down so hopefully Connolly will receive the same punishment. However we all know its one rule for the Dubs and another for everyone else. Now after playing one of the weakest teams in the country at a neutral venue its back to playing all games at home for rest of season.
HEREBENJI (Donegal) - Posts: 421 - 04/06/2017 10:29:08 1994274 Link 2 |