No doubt he will get 3 months essexile, but it would not suprise me if he got 6months again. As i think they are trying to make an example out of him.

Ciarrai Abu (Overseas) - Posts: 1050 - 24/07/2008 10:53:33    55537

The DRA have posted their recommendations (ie that the case go back before the CHC) on their website, but not their findings, or the reasons behind them.

Every man is entitled to a fair appeal, the disciplinary procedure is full of technicalities which ensure that fair play is received and also that there is sufficient transparency in the decision to remove conspiracy theories. Fair enough.

It could be that PG didnt receive such transparency, in which case a 6 month ban could be handed down again, this time thriugh the correct channels, dotting all the 'i's etc. It is more likely however that a 3 month sentence will be handed down.

On an aside, it is heartening to think that before the DRA was set up, any such technicality would result in a player getting off scot free (not referring to PG in this case)

essexile (Mayo) - Posts: 429 - 24/07/2008 11:15:32    55567

He can't get 6 months again. The DRA have said just as much. Mind you I doubt the 3 months will be much better. For him to play we have to win 3 games without him which is a tall order and IF we do that. Do you then sacrifice whoever it is got you there at the expense of a guy who's impeteus behaviour caused all sorts of problems. I'm a big fan of Galvin and despite the ref (who has a near 20 year history of screwing Kerry over (see Munster Final '95 as the best example)) his actions after are just not on!

Kingdom Come (None) - Posts: 264 - 24/07/2008 11:19:19    55578

Remember John Mullane's case a few years ago, where he got a month, didn't miss a match so got a 1 match ban in the competition, Waterford's lawyers argued that Munster and the All-Ireland weren't the same competition so he was free to play in the AI semi-final but choose not to for the sake of the GAA. Seems no player has any sense of responsibility now. Galvin should just follow Mullane and say "I done wrong, give up the appeal, I'll take the ban". After all the goings on that would command a lot of respect

laoistownie (Laois) - Posts: 409 - 24/07/2008 11:22:09    55584

I dont want this to sound like sour grapes coming from a Mayo Man of all people, but if Paul Galvin gets away with this, then the GAA wants shooting!! In fairness, what does 'procedural irregularities' actually mean, when in fact the player has interferred with the ref, and then abused the linesman. Its a cop out to suggest that he'l get back on this technicallity by this so called DRA. Don't get me wrong, I think Galvin is a brilliant brilliant footballer, and most counties would only dream of having him in the ranks. But enough is enough....take your medicine lad, and be a bit smarter next time!!!

Caff01 (Mayo) - Posts: 124 - 24/07/2008 11:31:04    55599

'DRA STATEMENT

The DRA Tribunal which sat on the 15 th and 21 st July 2008 had quashed the Decision of the Central Hearings Committee (CHC) made on the 23 rd June 2008 in respect of Mr. Paul Galvin

Whilst Mr. Galvin accepted that an incident happened on the 15 th June 2008 which warranted the commencement of disciplinary proceedings, the DRA Tribunal is of the view that procedural irregularities occurred at the CHC hearing on the 23 rd June 2008 which were in breach of his right to fair procedures and to a fair hearing.

The DRA Tribunal has directed as follows:

(a) that the matter be re-heard by a newly convened and differently constituted CHC as soon as possible. and

(b) that Mr. Galvin remains suspended in the interim period and is not eligible to play Gaelic games until the disciplinary process has been concluded. '

Kingdom Come, where have they said that he cant get a 6 month sentence? Have they published their findings somewhere? I can only find this statement, and theres no mention of that

essexile (Mayo) - Posts: 429 - 24/07/2008 11:34:18    55604

increase it to a year i say

samin10 (Armagh) - Posts: 2434 - 24/07/2008 11:41:12    55619

the whole problem i have with the galvin incident is why should he get off for verbally abusing an official and slapping the notebook out of his hand while finlay of monaghan doesnt for only verbal abuse

1798man (Wexford) - Posts: 164 - 24/07/2008 11:43:01    55622

Well there's a suprise Samin10 lol Its a bit early to be looking for excuses isn't it?

Ciarrai Abu (Overseas) - Posts: 1050 - 24/07/2008 11:53:05    55638

excuse for what? im only joking but i certainly dont think he should get it lessened, his actions were an absolute disgrace. Regardless of what happens he should never be allowed to captain kerry again.

Ciarrai Abu. i am far from anti kerry regardless of what you might think, kerry are the best footballing county without doubt and i love when armagh meet them. To be the best you have to beat the best, managed it in 2002, came very close in 2000 and in 2006 you'se ran away with it in the end, but they are always close hard fought affairs and i find kerry people gracious in defeat and victory so dont think i am taking a pop at kerry cause i am not. When i think of kerry i think of sporting men, give the hits, take them, no moaning to the referee, just like the armagh boys of the last 10 years. You would not see any of the kerry greats of the last 10 years behave the way galvin did. Any of the ose's, fitzgerald, gooch, mike frank. When i think of kerry i think of good honest players, hard as nails but in a good way, not some wannabee tough guy who feels he has to prove how much he loves kerry by throwing as big of a tantrum he can muster every now and again.

samin10 (Armagh) - Posts: 2434 - 24/07/2008 12:09:51    55663

i Havent really involved myself in this argument but here i go. I personally believe 6 months is slight easy going i would put it to 9 if not 12 months purely on this basis. If this happened at a club game no cameras he probably would have got a year but big name player everyone wants to let him off. The way he talked to the ref is a few months in itself then slapping the book out of his hand surely its worthy of 6 on its own, this may not be striking but it is a physical attack none the less. If Galvin gets off The GAA will show that they will punish the weak and reward the strong, that means the association is becoming a dictatorship by the day.

North Side Gael (None) - Posts: 1076 - 24/07/2008 13:34:32    55837