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Replying To sponger: "I know what really happened....... Ziggy was operating the score board. Royal Dunne and Htaem were doing umpire for that score." Not so sure about that. The big scoreboard in Croker had the Dublin crest up instead of Meath's at the start of the game haha! I suppose they are just so used to having Dublin as the home side... MourneArmy (Down) - Posts: 1787 - 05/06/2016 12:07:47 1861708 Link
Replying To ziggy32001: "Ha,but yeah I think it needs to be cleared up very quickly.The Meath lads believe they have won the game." Homecoming in Trim at 7 this evening. showforit (Meath) - Posts: 156 - 05/06/2016 12:10:47 1861710 Link
I recorded the game and seen as there was controversy, decided to take note of the scores as I watched it. By my reckoning the game finished Antrim 1-19 Meath 2-18. 2 point win for Meath. This was based purely on flags raised. They did point out at one stage that the scoreboard in Croker was wrong for Meath however the TV scoreboard was correct. Faithfull (Offaly) - Posts: 573 - 05/06/2016 12:14:11 1861714 Link
Showforit: I think you have hit the nail on the head there. It's a definite possibility. Doesn't matter what the press box say and what the scoreboard says, at the end of the day it's the refs report that's counts. I have experienced it in the past where we were 3 points in front at the end according to everbody but the ref declared a draw. That was that I'm afraid. Cost us a place in a championship semi. Diego (Meath) - Posts: 1205 - 05/06/2016 12:15:25 1861716 Link
Replying To ziggy32001: "Its coming out now that the final score was correct.Apparently at HT Antrim had an extra point on the scoreboard and apparently the ref pointed this out..." The issue isn't an extra Antrim score but an extra Meath one, the only thing it can possibly be is that Heavey shot waved wide but no flag was raised and ref didn't instruct umpire to do so (thought it was over myself). Issue seems to come from an Antrim point given to Meath by mistake on the board, then added to Antrim tally but not taken off Meath's. Did the ref in the heat of it all get swayed by this or what exactly happened? Think everyone deserves some clarification srb (Antrim) - Posts: 344 - 05/06/2016 12:18:34 1861717 Link
Replying To srb: "The issue isn't an extra Antrim score but an extra Meath one, the only thing it can possibly be is that Heavey shot waved wide but no flag was raised and ref didn't instruct umpire to do so (thought it was over myself). Issue seems to come from an Antrim point given to Meath by mistake on the board, then added to Antrim tally but not taken off Meath's. Did the ref in the heat of it all get swayed by this or what exactly happened? Think everyone deserves some clarification" To be honest whether right ot wrong,what a mess! ziggy32001 (Meath) - Posts: 8354 - 05/06/2016 12:20:24 1861719 Link
Just after reading about this controversy, sounds extremely farcical at this level , a national final live on TV in headquarters, you couldn't make it up. But no doubt in true GAA fashion it will be brushed under the carpet. Bon (Kildare) - Posts: 1968 - 05/06/2016 12:31:00 1861727 Link
Regardless of the outcome. Unbelievable performance from Meath. There must be a serious amount of work going into hurling in the county, or perhaps just a great bunch of players with the right attitude. As bad as Antrim are these days, Meath are hopefully an up and coming hurling county. It would be great if they could continue improving along with the likes of Laois, Westmeath and Kerry. MourneArmy (Down) - Posts: 1787 - 05/06/2016 12:32:01 1861728 Link
Simple solution to Christy Ring draw controversy. Allow both teams compete in All-Ireland Senior C'ship next year. icehonesty (Wexford) - Posts: 2556 - 05/06/2016 12:32:48 1861729 Link
I hope someone comes out and clarifies what happened. No matter what happens congrats to Meath on a great performance. Even if the scores were actually the same I don't think it's as simple as just offering a replay. Having an incorrect score on the big screen affects the play. If Meath had known they weren't level would they have gone for a point at the end? The result probably has to stand even if the scores were tied. It's unfortunate for Antrim and it is ridiculous for it to happen. I just hope the GAA has a pair and comes out and admits the mistake and doesn't just shush it up. Whammo86 (Antrim) - Posts: 4271 - 05/06/2016 12:36:03 1861732 Link
Replying To Faithfull: "I recorded the game and seen as there was controversy, decided to take note of the scores as I watched it. By my reckoning the game finished Antrim 1-19 Meath 2-18. 2 point win for Meath. This was based purely on flags raised. They did point out at one stage that the scoreboard in Croker was wrong for Meath however the TV scoreboard was correct." I watched same recording twice and have a draw so you may watch it again .it was a draw for sure Dellboypolecat (Tyrone) - Posts: 15069 - 05/06/2016 12:51:30 1861739 Link
Replying To ziggy32001: "Would the ref not have the score himself aside from the scoreboard??" Apparently now ref lost his pencil Dellboypolecat (Tyrone) - Posts: 15069 - 05/06/2016 12:53:30 1861741 Link
Replying To arock: "This shouldn't happen at all, the ref is the one who records the score. If it is down as one point win in his book it has to be a one point win. A scoreboard is luxury item - in this case looks like it is a liability." He claims now he lost his pencil and went with score board Dellboypolecat (Tyrone) - Posts: 15069 - 05/06/2016 12:54:38 1861743 Link
Replying To ziggy32001: "A bit awkward all the same though... Would defo take the gloss of it..." Takes the gloss of it yes but where I was sitting Meath had good point dissalowed .quarter of a million used on Hawkeye and they should have used it Dellboypolecat (Tyrone) - Posts: 15069 - 05/06/2016 12:57:19 1861744 Link
Replying To MourneArmy: "Regardless of the outcome. Unbelievable performance from Meath. There must be a serious amount of work going into hurling in the county, or perhaps just a great bunch of players with the right attitude. As bad as Antrim are these days, Meath are hopefully an up and coming hurling county. It would be great if they could continue improving along with the likes of Laois, Westmeath and Kerry." I think its more to do with the players and their attitude along with management.Hurling is still largely ignored by the county board.Even football was neglected for years,they are only planting the seeds now.. ziggy32001 (Meath) - Posts: 8354 - 05/06/2016 13:01:21 1861746 Link
Replying To Dellboypolecat: "I watched same recording twice and have a draw so you may watch it again .it was a draw for sure" But the umpires waved wide what looks like a point for Meath.It has been suggested that the ref gave that point. ziggy32001 (Meath) - Posts: 8354 - 05/06/2016 13:02:48 1861747 Link
Ziggy was operating the score board I heard..... sponger (Wicklow) - Posts: 2911 - 05/06/2016 13:07:21 1861749 Link
It's all down to what the referee says now. If he admits to making a mistake it should be replayed. If he was keeping the score & believes it to be correct then the result should stand. What would happen if the same thing occurred in an All-Ireland Final in September?!?! keeper7 (Longford) - Posts: 4088 - 05/06/2016 13:27:56 1861755 Link
Replying To ziggy32001: "But the umpires waved wide what looks like a point for Meath.It has been suggested that the ref gave that point." But umpire never lifted flag am amazed why Hawkeye was not used it was a good score .quarter of a million spent on it and they could not call it Dellboypolecat (Tyrone) - Posts: 15069 - 05/06/2016 13:44:44 1861764 Link
I remember Wicklow going up to receive the Tommy Murphy Cup in Cromer. As they were making the speech the next two teams ran out onto the pitch. They don't care about the smaller competitions. sponger (Wicklow) - Posts: 2911 - 05/06/2016 13:44:54 1861765 Link