Disgusting scenes in Aughrim last night. Wicklow GAA already has a bad reputation for poor discipline from both players and spectators at club matches in the county. The new fence around our county grounds should have been made 1m higher, given previous incidents down through to the years, to prevent the risk of players mixing with spectators.
I doubt I'm the only one who has had to listen to comments from people in other counties slagging us off about "refs locked in boots" and "do you actually play any hurling/football up there?". Of course, it goes on in other counties too but we have more of a bad reputation for it.
Hopefully, the County Board throws the book at all those responsible for the violence last night. It's embarrassing and I'm sure it was deeply troubling for those looking on. Out of curiosity, were those lengthy bans issued after the Rathnew v Carnew match last year upheld? I think lifetime bans are the way forward for violent behaviour on/off pitch.
Replying To TheChampion: "Disgusting scenes in Aughrim last night. Wicklow GAA already has a bad reputation for poor discipline from both players and spectators at club matches in the county. The new fence around our county grounds should have been made 1m higher, given previous incidents down through to the years, to prevent the risk of players mixing with spectators.
I doubt I'm the only one who has had to listen to comments from people in other counties slagging us off about "refs locked in boots" and "do you actually play any hurling/football up there?". Of course, it goes on in other counties too but we have more of a bad reputation for it.
Hopefully, the County Board throws the book at all those responsible for the violence last night. It's embarrassing and I'm sure it was deeply troubling for those looking on. Out of curiosity, were those lengthy bans issued after the Rathnew v Carnew match last year upheld? I think lifetime bans are the way forward for violent behaviour on/off pitch."
Jesus it looked very bad on-line ,I never seen anything like it ,but 2 lads outside the wire start punching each other then ,min 10 year bans for them
Replying To TheChampion: "Disgusting scenes in Aughrim last night. Wicklow GAA already has a bad reputation for poor discipline from both players and spectators at club matches in the county. The new fence around our county grounds should have been made 1m higher, given previous incidents down through to the years, to prevent the risk of players mixing with spectators.
I doubt I'm the only one who has had to listen to comments from people in other counties slagging us off about "refs locked in boots" and "do you actually play any hurling/football up there?". Of course, it goes on in other counties too but we have more of a bad reputation for it.
Hopefully, the County Board throws the book at all those responsible for the violence last night. It's embarrassing and I'm sure it was deeply troubling for those looking on. Out of curiosity, were those lengthy bans issued after the Rathnew v Carnew match last year upheld? I think lifetime bans are the way forward for violent behaviour on/off pitch."
Just seen the videos, awful stuff. Should be easy enough to identify individuals from the videos & yes bans around & they should also have Gardai call to their doors as well. No place for that behaviour in the GAA.
I saw the scenes online and they are unacceptable. I don't know who these players, supporters or club(s) they're associated with and it is irrelevant as it is disgusting. I don't know how the club(s) these players and people are associated will standby and do nothing after seeing these scenes. There should be zero tolerance.
I think these incidents do not reflect 99% of GAA people in the county. It is a small minority and I think it is time that it is stamped out. It is sad to see these incidents in the year when our hurlers and footballers have won competitions and brought such pride to the county. I hope those are the things that will be remembered.