Fair play to Kildare for taking a stand. I'd be fairly certain the shills in HQ that made this decision have never played GAA before and probably cant even name one Kildare player.

TrimJim (Meath) - Posts: 24 - 26/06/2018 05:47:49    2115149

There is no onus on Mayo here ONeill was very clear to separate that from the issue of Kildare's right to the home game.
I'm not sure why some Dubs on here are so passionate about denying the wrongdoing of the GAA in this, although it's one particularly loud one so unfortunately he gets himself a lot of air time on forums like this. It's good to see so much support from genuine GAA people even from Mayo supporters.
Sky Sports are having the suits change rules here no question about that. It's commercial that's as straightforward as it gets and it is underhand and outside of the competition rules,

jonno (Kildare) - Posts: 261 - 26/06/2018 05:50:06    2115150

This saga is a damn site more entertaining than watching football , who is going to blink first? David v Goliath....possible casualties? I am rooting for a W/O ,that would create more drama than the drivel on the field..

murrax (Wexford) - Posts: 90 - 26/06/2018 06:03:07    2115151

Boils my blood that some guys sitting in a board room in london are dictating where our games can and cannot be played. Time to boycott Sky i think.

11jm11 (Kildare) - Posts: 367 - 26/06/2018 06:57:51    2115153

Very impressed by Kildare's stance on this. The GAA set the rules and they never informed Kildare prior to the championship that they couldn't host home games.

They then introduce the cover all excuse 'health and safety reasons' but provide no specifics. We all know that this is about money. They'll get a bigger crowd in Croke Park for a double header and Sky Sports can televise both games back to back. That's what this is really about, Sky and ticket sales.

I really hope Kildare don't back down. It's a huge boost to Newbridge to get this game.

I know it isn't their fault and I won't be criticising them at all but I would love to see Mayo, Tyrone and Cavan all backing Kildare's stance. This is about fairness and supporting neighbourimg communities, and I for one will be backing Kildare to the hilt. The GAA should be a socialist, volunteer, community based organisation and money or Sky shouldn't dictate.

HighKings (Meath) - Posts: 271 - 26/06/2018 07:31:56    2115154

Kildare are 100% correct in their position, they were drawn out first and should have a home game in Newbridge, we were put in the same position in 2014 semi final replay v Kerry and last year v Cork, both games were played in the 'neutral' venue of Limerick, Mayo co board and management were like sheep, said nothing just done what the GAA told them even though thousands of supporters were objecting to the venue as it was too close travel wise for the opposition. Kildare are right and should stick it out, if the GAA refuse to change and on Saturday give Mayo the victory without kicking a ball Kildare should bring it through the courts. Mayo team keep your mouths shut, this is a battle between Kildare and the GAA and has nothing to do with us. Also I am surprised Cavan are allowing their home match in Croke Park, their venue in Cavan is unplayable at the moment but surely Enniskillen or Clones would be a better venue for the fans

riverboys (Mayo) - Posts: 1389 - 26/06/2018 07:38:49    2115155

Mayo people must be wondering where all these calls for solidarity were when they were dragged to Limerick for that replay...

roundball (Tipperary) - Posts: 2514 - 26/06/2018 07:48:01    2115156

royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 26/06/2018 07:56:40    2115157

mayo_123 (Mayo) - Posts: 251 - 26/06/2018 08:09:55    2115161

If Mayo had anything in them, they would release a statement stating that they also will be travelling to Newbridge

MuineachanAbu (Monaghan) - Posts: 660 - 26/06/2018 08:13:45    2115162

Well done to Kildare, dig in on this one and don't budge, it does also highlight the potential issue with the super 8 venue selection. Either the Gaa were incompetent and didn't consider all potential venues or they were just flat out lying when they said all teams would get 1 home game.

But if they don't even consider Newbridge capable of hosting a 3rd round qualifer how are we supposed to believe that they're they capable of hosting a potential Super 8 game. The Gaa have shot their credibility again here.

Anyway be interesting to see how this develops, Mayo's reaction will also be interesting because they're in an unenvious position here. Do they stand with Kildare, which wouldn't really be in their interests, although I believe the good will would serve them well, or do they just turn up in Croker and accept the walkover? I mean it's a place in the next round injury free!

Ultimately you'd hope that the Gaa will have this sorted by then and neither team will be forced to make very difficult decisions, but don't hold your breath folks.

Htaem (Meath) - Posts: 8657 - 26/06/2018 08:23:50    2115163

mayotyroneman (Tyrone) - Posts: 1821 - 26/06/2018 08:30:32    2115165

This is a very entertaining week in GAA, a chance finally for the grassroots to call a halt to the unchecked progression into professionalism in all but name. And it isn't some small county board they are up against, it is Kildare, and I sincerely hope that Cill Dara stands firm.
It is nothing to do with Mayo and it is unfortunate they are dragged into it, because if it was really a health and safety issue this game would be fixed for 4 or 5pm to allow Mayo fans to be home at a reasonable time.

spiritofeslin (Leitrim) - Posts: 136 - 26/06/2018 08:40:47    2115167

i hope kildare don't relent, time that counties start taking on the PAID croke park bigwigs who are content to bypass the democratic process to enable to get their greasy little mits on SKY money. Wouldn't it be great if Mayo came out and backed Kildare? what would the GAA do, then? throw both of them out?

totalrecall (Leitrim) - Posts: 1063 - 26/06/2018 08:49:13    2115172

Why are people going on about Mayo?

Nothing to do with Mayo, they will play wherever they are asked to play, the same as the Dubs to be fair when their games are being moved.

This is something g totally separate and it's about time that the GAA started going back to what made the organization great which was always fairness above money


At the moment the mantra is we will be fair unless of course we have an opportunity to make a shed load of money by not being fair.

tearintom (Wexford) - Posts: 1504 - 26/06/2018 08:49:14    2115173

i think the gaa are going to have to back down here,good on kildare for standing up to them.
if i was waterford,wicklow,etc i would have said "the games are going ahead in aughrim or walsh park,and we do not care how you deal with it".
good to see counties standing up to the gaa.

perfect10 (Wexford) - Posts: 3929 - 26/06/2018 08:50:34    2115174

JoeSoap (Donegal) - Posts: 1432 - 26/06/2018 09:08:30    2115179

Jackeen (Dublin) - Posts: 4097 - 26/06/2018 09:11:27    2115180

This is the start of things to come. It's my opinion the GAA have a long term plan which involves elite and secondary competitions. Like other sports decisions on times and venues are made for a variery of reasons but commercial is usually the main consideration, for both the organisations and the media. The GAA will not compromise on the decision to play the double header in Croke Park. To do so would open up the possibility of protests further down the road. It's also unlikely the GAA alone made the decisions on where and when fixtures take place - the media would have a say on it I'd imagine especially if there is an interest in covering games. Sadly for Kildare they have a decision to make - turn up and play the game in Croker or allow Mayo to enter the 4th round draw. I hope Kildare take a stand and refuse to play it at Croker but as the week goes on they may realise the GAA will be move on it's decision. Also this whole episode could have longer term effects - Kildare may have grounds to take an appeal to the DRA and beyond. Kildare had permission from the Garda and it would be interesting to see if Kildare could argue competition rules were broken.

sam1884 (UK) - Posts: 999 - 26/06/2018 09:25:06    2115182

At the end of the day the Top Brass in the Gaa should have stated before the draw the Kildares venue wasn't suitable .
They didn't . Newbridge was good enough for Kildare home league games in Div 1.
I really hope the Kildare stick to their guns.
Same goes for Cavan they entitled to nominate their home venue as Breffni is under redevelopment.
But money talks within the Gaa and always has.
Just wondering with the GPA backing Kildares decision where does that leave things?

Inaroundehouse (Cavan) - Posts: 975 - 26/06/2018 09:26:52    2115183