Intermediate Championship Objection

It's a typical GAA route though... the rules actually don't allow the GAA to set a play-off like that, or a replay in the instance of Louth v Meath last year... but if you remember, the GAA were desperate for Meath to offer a replay. Even though the rules don't allow it! It's like the GAA allowing the grants, but them not handing out the grants. You couldn't make it up.

I do think it's the best solution here though and may the best man win

As a matter of interest, who will win this game now???? there is a great edge to it now..... Monasterevin will be very anxious to prove that they are the better team and should have been in there in the first place while Eadestown will also feel like they belong in the Q/F. It's such a tough one to call too because both sides are fairly evenly matched. What do lads think? I'd have to go with Monasterevin by 1 point

Monasterevin by 6, they will be out to prove a point. Whoever wins this match will have a big advantage over Kill in the quarter final as Kill will not have played a competetive game in over a month. I fancy the winner of this game to go all the way to the final!

Monasterevin will beat Eadestown in the playoff & will win qtr final against Kill too but that is their limit this year I reckon.

Eadestown I sincerely hope. For their sportmanship and willingness to bring the whole affair ( which incidentally bored the pants of everyone ) to a conclusion. I would say that is the general feeling around the county.

tomcruise wrote:

Eadestown I sincerely hope. For their sportmanship and willingness to bring the whole affair ( which incidentally bored the pants of everyone ) to a conclusion. I would say that is the general feeling around the county.

Agree 100% with this. Also Eadestown have won their last two and Monasterevin have lost their last two so Eadeston have the momentum behind them. Eadestown by 2 and to beat Kill in the quarters.

I hope justice prevails and Monasterevin win.

Eadestown should not be still in the championship.

i hear the semi final draw for the inter championship is on sun ............... is it me or does anyone else think this seems unfair to monasterevan, eadestown, an kill to make the draw until the quarter final stage is completed , all championship draws have been made after each round was completed and thats the way it should be done as i think it leaves no team with any kind of advantage but now the CB as usual make the rules and change them whenever they want to , in my opinion i hope some decent people go for the major positions in the county convention this year these lads that are there at the moment are just not up to it and should step aside as i feel its only a matter of time before they make another cockup...........................

ccm1 wrote:

i hear the semi final draw for the inter championship is on sun ............... is it me or does anyone else think this seems unfair to monasterevan, eadestown, an kill to make the draw until the quarter final stage is completed , all championship draws have been made after each round was completed and thats the way it should be done as i think it leaves no team with any kind of advantage but now the CB as usual make the rules and change them whenever they want to , in my opinion i hope some decent people go for the major positions in the county convention this year these lads that are there at the moment are just not up to it and should step aside as i feel its only a matter of time before they make another cockup...........................

Why does everyone get hung up about the draw for the Semi Final's.... The draws after the group stages is different. During the group stage you can see who your playing or a rival team just like this whole mess led us to....

It's down to knockout now. Doesn't matter who your drawn against, cause you've to win or your out...

FARGO Wrote :

You could have hit the nail on the head there Micky ,the whole affair is another insult to clubs ...but its not isolated , the Kildare CCC of the moment and for the last two years is extremely weak ,aand thats being charitable to them.


Elaborate a little

ccm1, imo All the people at county board level are decent people, you are entitled to your opinion, but there are very few people who are willing to take on public positions to organise and promote Gaelic games in OUR county, if the all stepped aside as suggested we would have a major problem filling their shoes. The same thing applies to the club scene, you'll get loads of experts on the sidelines but very few wiling to get involved, its usually because the can't take a bit of stick themselves but their more than happy to give it out

Agree Ballyboy 100%. With regards the CCC i think i am right in saying they can only act on what is presented to them, ie Refs reports etc. they don't have the power to change a report. Fair play to Eadestown for giving the play off......... or did they fear Monasterevin would win their case and shove them down to 9th.

Its a hard one to call. Monasterevin have been terrible in their last 2 games and will need too improve an awful lot. Whats the odds on them goin on all the way now. I know a lot of neutrals will be shouting for them. Thank god the whole thing is done and dusted now, and someone with common sence saw the light.