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Replying To eoinog:  "I expect sanctions for Mc Guinness and Clifford."
Not being smart but why would Clifford be sanctioned?

TobeaRossie (Roscommon) - Posts: 181 - 25/05/2026 11:46:14    2675309

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The 12 week ban is draconian giving the split season. Should be reduced to 8.
The rules are clearly there to protect our games. Management has the responsibility to control their players.
If Jim isn't banned it sends out the wrong message.
For too long rules are strictly applied during the league while they are more lenient during the championship which is incorrect.
The official that Gilroy hat the altercation with was not a listed official however he had to serve his ban. The player who Jim had the altercation with was a playing member so the rule must apply

Jack L (None) - Posts: 3210 - 25/05/2026 12:01:29    2675317

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The problem is here there is no middle ground. 12 weeks is ridiculous and I do believe this will be looked at going forward. But also Donegal playing the victim card is also ridiculous. He pushed a player, and the wrong one. A one game ban or something would be suitable. Also I don't believe Clifford went out to catch Caolan Mc the way he did. And also the half time incident was sparked by Donegal reacting to a nothing shoulder from Clifford.


The victim complex is tiresome. I think McGuinness is an amazing coach and motivator but absolutely every word is calculated. I believe they knew he could be in trouble for this and that's why he was so petty with Tommy Rooney post match. Creating a narrative. That's all he is doing.

TheFlaker (Mayo) - Posts: 8843 - 25/05/2026 12:17:37    2675328

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Replying To TheFlaker:  "The problem is here there is no middle ground. 12 weeks is ridiculous and I do believe this will be looked at going forward. But also Donegal playing the victim card is also ridiculous. He pushed a player, and the wrong one. A one game ban or something would be suitable. Also I don't believe Clifford went out to catch Caolan Mc the way he did. And also the half time incident was sparked by Donegal reacting to a nothing shoulder from Clifford.


The victim complex is tiresome. I think McGuinness is an amazing coach and motivator but absolutely every word is calculated. I believe they knew he could be in trouble for this and that's why he was so petty with Tommy Rooney post match. Creating a narrative. That's all he is doing."
Matters not one jot what Clifford's intention was, his arm was high, it was a red. You know what's also tiresome... McGuinness getting hounded by the entire country for every word or act he does out of place. People letting on that it's fairness issue and an upholding of the rules that they're pontificating about when it's nothing other than pure hatred for Jim that is driving them. I'm not referring to you, but it's all over social media. Lots of Armagh people seem awfully keen to uphold the gaa rule book, less so when the authorities couldn't act due to inconclusive video evidence of their thuggery after the ulster final last year. Strange that.

WeGoAgain (Donegal) - Posts: 186 - 25/05/2026 12:35:50    2675332

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Replying To TobeaRossie:  "Not being smart but why would Clifford be sanctioned?"
for his forearm to McGonagles head or even the after the hooter late charge on the donegal player again that he had no action taken against him. Had he not have done that at half time then the whole half time incident might not have happened.

ulsterrules (Donegal) - Posts: 290 - 25/05/2026 12:37:03    2675333

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Replying To TobeaRossie:  "Not being smart but why would Clifford be sanctioned?"
He nailed MC Cole (I think)
There wasn't a ball in sight.
Got him with a forearm to neck/head
Please let no one come back and say it was hand bags.

eoinog (Sligo) - Posts: 2456 - 25/05/2026 12:37:44    2675334

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The officials let far too much go early doors and it was inevitable it was all going to escalate from both sides,real shame but happens far too often ,we can do without the macho stuff.

isfeidirrlinn (Armagh) - Posts: 24 - 25/05/2026 12:44:16    2675339

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Replying To marty234:  "Be ready for what's coming. We need not have short memories. Where we not brought roscommon last year to play their near neighbours Mayo and then the only expected to play with 6 day turnaround for a quarter final.?

There a lot of bitterness towards Donegal and Jim nationally just look at pundits. "We don't want to see a ban but the gaa have to follow what they did to Brennan" Absolute waffle. Does that mean every court in the country has to give 7 years for every assault cos another court give it. Totally different set of circumstances.

Campbell on gaago saying brennan did less. I guess the fact we denied him his ulster medal still hurts deeply.

Every case is different. And again Rte have nearly every other counties pundits on who have their own wee agendas and not 1 opinion from Donegal. They have covered it 3 times over last few days pity they didn't spend as much time covering the tailteann cups games."
Soupy probably happy enough with his all ireland medal.

isfeidirrlinn (Armagh) - Posts: 24 - 25/05/2026 12:46:09    2675341

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A push? A shove? Let's be honest. On the camera, it doesn't even clearly show if he even touched him. He squared up to him and quickly moved on.

One thing is abundantly clear from the media and comments online.

Most people hate Jim McGuinness and by association now Donegal. Pure Irish spite and envy.

Donegal just went into Killarney and annihilated the All Ireland champions and all anyone is talking about is if Jim should have the book thrown at him because Kerry lads were elbowing and uppercutting his players.

shaggykev (Donegal) - Posts: 441 - 25/05/2026 12:53:42    2675343

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Replying To isfeidirrlinn:  "Soupy probably happy enough with his all ireland medal."
Thanks for your input.

Rent free.

peiledoir20 (Donegal) - Posts: 1632 - 25/05/2026 12:55:59    2675344

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Replying To TheFlaker:  "The problem is here there is no middle ground. 12 weeks is ridiculous and I do believe this will be looked at going forward. But also Donegal playing the victim card is also ridiculous. He pushed a player, and the wrong one. A one game ban or something would be suitable. Also I don't believe Clifford went out to catch Caolan Mc the way he did. And also the half time incident was sparked by Donegal reacting to a nothing shoulder from Clifford.


The victim complex is tiresome. I think McGuinness is an amazing coach and motivator but absolutely every word is calculated. I believe they knew he could be in trouble for this and that's why he was so petty with Tommy Rooney post match. Creating a narrative. That's all he is doing."
Sparked by reacting hahahaha

joeteor (Donegal) - Posts: 262 - 25/05/2026 13:02:02    2675346

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When you watch the video back you see 2 Kerry players holding Ryan while one got the punch in, Kerry bravery.
But the Kerry #9 holding Ryan so he could not defend himself from #10, Those Kerry angels.

Normally you would say each county has a handfull of bad egg supporters but the boing of Murphy shows that Kerry might have more than most, I don't remember anyone being treated like that. All from one bad tackle in a league final ?

ulsterrules (Donegal) - Posts: 290 - 25/05/2026 13:02:31    2675347

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Replying To WeGoAgain:  "Matters not one jot what Clifford's intention was, his arm was high, it was a red. You know what's also tiresome... McGuinness getting hounded by the entire country for every word or act he does out of place. People letting on that it's fairness issue and an upholding of the rules that they're pontificating about when it's nothing other than pure hatred for Jim that is driving them. I'm not referring to you, but it's all over social media. Lots of Armagh people seem awfully keen to uphold the gaa rule book, less so when the authorities couldn't act due to inconclusive video evidence of their thuggery after the ulster final last year. Strange that."
The obsession people have with Jim is daft. People are waiting for him to fail and pile on. I've long been a defender of him on here but as I said he can't play the victim here and pretend it's an anti Donegal thing. It gets tiresome. Not everyone is anti Jim. There are balanced people who also say he's going to be luck to escape a ban.

TheFlaker (Mayo) - Posts: 8843 - 25/05/2026 13:07:28    2675350

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Replying To isfeidirrlinn:  "Soupy probably happy enough with his all ireland medal."
I'm sure he is happy with his all Ireland medal well deserved for this group of Armagh players, the rest of us could only dream of it.

But I'm sure he is a little sad that he was not part of McGeeney's Squad this year, I mean to miss out on Armagh's 2nd trophy in 13 years has to hurt a little ;-)

ulsterrules (Donegal) - Posts: 290 - 25/05/2026 13:08:31    2675351

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Replying To isfeidirrlinn:  "Soupy probably happy enough with his all ireland medal."
Great to have a celtic cross surely as obviously not many ever from donegal or armagh can say the same. No ulster medal is still a sore one for him no matter what way you want to paint it.

WeGoAgain (Donegal) - Posts: 186 - 25/05/2026 13:17:10    2675358

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Replying To eoinog:  "He nailed MC Cole (I think)
There wasn't a ball in sight.
Got him with a forearm to neck/head
Please let no one come back and say it was hand bags."
Yeah I think the one earlier in the half was worse. No red card in the one before half time.

Daire Cregg got sent off for a lot less, but I can't see DC getting sanctioned over it.

TobeaRossie (Roscommon) - Posts: 181 - 25/05/2026 13:21:27    2675360

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Replying To ulsterrules:  "I'm sure he is happy with his all Ireland medal well deserved for this group of Armagh players, the rest of us could only dream of it.

But I'm sure he is a little sad that he was not part of McGeeney's Squad this year, I mean to miss out on Armagh's 2nd trophy in 13 years has to hurt a little ;-)"
They did win the Division 3 league in 2018 as well :)

peiledoir20 (Donegal) - Posts: 1632 - 25/05/2026 13:26:20    2675363

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Replying To WeGoAgain:  "Matters not one jot what Clifford's intention was, his arm was high, it was a red. You know what's also tiresome... McGuinness getting hounded by the entire country for every word or act he does out of place. People letting on that it's fairness issue and an upholding of the rules that they're pontificating about when it's nothing other than pure hatred for Jim that is driving them. I'm not referring to you, but it's all over social media. Lots of Armagh people seem awfully keen to uphold the gaa rule book, less so when the authorities couldn't act due to inconclusive video evidence of their thuggery after the ulster final last year. Strange that."
Both teams fined by the gaa if you recall

isfeidirrlinn (Armagh) - Posts: 24 - 25/05/2026 13:26:46    2675364

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Replying To TheFlaker:  "The obsession people have with Jim is daft. People are waiting for him to fail and pile on. I've long been a defender of him on here but as I said he can't play the victim here and pretend it's an anti Donegal thing. It gets tiresome. Not everyone is anti Jim. There are balanced people who also say he's going to be luck to escape a ban."
I don't think Jim said anything whatsoever about it being an anti Donegal thing. He was put on the spot by a journo looking for the big story (gentleman or not, he knew full well what he was at). He looked like a rabbit in the headlights and didn't react well. So what, he's human and it was an absolutely nothing incident in the grand scheme of things. He was caught on the hop and got a very defensive. Big deal. He may get 12 weeks and if he doesn't it will be more due to the content of the ref's report. If Jim gets a suspension, there will be many others who will too, including Clifford.

WeGoAgain (Donegal) - Posts: 186 - 25/05/2026 13:43:18    2675373

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Replying To ulsterrules:  "When you watch the video back you see 2 Kerry players holding Ryan while one got the punch in, Kerry bravery.
But the Kerry #9 holding Ryan so he could not defend himself from #10, Those Kerry angels.

Normally you would say each county has a handfull of bad egg supporters but the boing of Murphy shows that Kerry might have more than most, I don't remember anyone being treated like that. All from one bad tackle in a league final ?"
Listen to the football pod, one kerryman says Murphy deserved the booing.

Mask continues to slip from the saviours of football.

peiledoir20 (Donegal) - Posts: 1632 - 25/05/2026 13:43:48    2675374

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