Replying To Tadhg2020: "Where did I ever say that I think its fine for the 5th team in leinster to be relegated? I have been very consistent on this. There are 6 teams in Leinster. There should only be 5. That was what was intended and you chose to change it. While there are 6 teams in Leinster relegation from Munster isnt even up for discussion. Thats my opinion. Is that clear enough? If there are ever 5 teams in Leinster again then a conversation can be had on relegation but not until then. Ladd go on podcasts and get asked on the spot questions all the time. They give off the cuff opinions that they may or may not have fully developed. It doesnt mean that they will stand by them when examined deeper."
Motion 59 at GAA Congress in 2020 was voted on by all counties. There were plenty down here in Wexford not happy with it. And it wasnt voted in for being a safety net by or for us, we were the then current Leinster Hurling Champions who narrowly lost an AISF to Tipp only a few months previously.
Replying To LimerickandProud: "A bit harsh on Cork Hurling.
In Fairness I would be first to call out bad behaviour amongst supporters (and to be clear we have some wrong ones in Limerick occasionally as well), but since I have called out a certain element of the Cork Support in recent years (for booing and generally unnecessarily abusing opposition players etc.), I have to say I didn't see much of it down the Pairc on Sunday.
It was a great occasion very colourful. We had great banter with all the Cork supporters I met before and after the match (similar to how it was in years gone by) no nastiness what so ever just and appreciation for two class teams. Unlike recent years, I would be very happy to get the opportunity go back down again if we re lucky enough to make a Munster Final against Cork."
I think a lot of the eradication of that behaviour has been down to the distribution of the tickets being through the county boards and clubs initially. Im not sure if any/many went on sale on ticket master fot this game. It does seem to make a difference to fan behaviour.
Replying To Tadhg2020: "I think a lot of the eradication of that behaviour has been down to the distribution of the tickets being through the county boards and clubs initially. Im not sure if any/many went on sale on ticket master fot this game. It does seem to make a difference to fan behaviour."
It definitely does. Another factor with big city and town teams is that "marginalised youth" have no interest in any type of sport.
Sloppy drunks on long hot days are main pain but there's rarely enough of them to cause serious trouble.
Was a few at Gaelic grounds for league finals and stewards and guards nipped any potential in the bud very quickly.
Replying To Tadhg2020: "Where did I ever say that I think its fine for the 5th team in leinster to be relegated? I have been very consistent on this. There are 6 teams in Leinster. There should only be 5. That was what was intended and you chose to change it. While there are 6 teams in Leinster relegation from Munster isnt even up for discussion. Thats my opinion. Is that clear enough? If there are ever 5 teams in Leinster again then a conversation can be had on relegation but not until then. Ladd go on podcasts and get asked on the spot questions all the time. They give off the cuff opinions that they may or may not have fully developed. It doesnt mean that they will stand by them when examined deeper."
I thought you meant 5 with promotion and relegation. I didn't chose to change anything, I really thought that was how you meant it. Yes that's clear. But if there's no relegation, you think Galway, Kilkenny, Dublin, Wexford and Offaly should be the 5 counties I am guessing. So Kildare, Laois, etc just not bother? How do these counties progress in the hurling world? Or Kerry for that matter? Use the ash for firewood?
Replying To Viking66: "Motion 59 at GAA Congress in 2020 was voted on by all counties. There were plenty down here in Wexford not happy with it. And it wasnt voted in for being a safety net by or for us, we were the then current Leinster Hurling Champions who narrowly lost an AISF to Tipp only a few months previously."
I never said it was a safety net for Wexford either. I believe that it acts as a safety net for the team that finishes 5th whoever that may be.