Cork Hurlers - Part 2

[Maw Maw]

Think it was Saunderson, Lehane and Power only subs not used on Sunday

 

[Cocoroy]

It it happened to Kerry in a football final there would be holy war in the media,we are to quiet and the first thing is the CCB should object to Murphy refereeing any more Cork games. Sean Stack even with his Clare connections would have been a better referee.

Fair point.

I think about 10 or 12 years ago Cody bitched like mad about Barry Kelly (Westmeath) cos he gave Tipp a 100 yard free at the end, which was missed if I remember correctly.
That was Kelly's last All Ireland as ref.

 

[smurfay]

This is the video of the last few seconds when O'Flynn's jersey was tugged. Just before it happens you can see Johnny Murphy in the top right hand corner so those saying he was viewing the action through "a sea of bodies" are not correct. The tug is quick but enough to put O'Flynn off. Leen admitted he did it. A jersey tug is a free under the rules so Cork were denied a free in front of the posts to draw the game. Instead Clare won the All-Ireland. Of course we'd accept it if it was the other way around but it doesn't make it any less fair or easier to take. Heart-breaking watching it especially knowing Murphy had such a good view of it:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1815071279008841728

Yeah the sea of bodies is complete nonsense. Paul Murphy saying Robbie and none of the Cork players even saw it is rubbish as well. You could clearly see Hoggie running up to the ref.

The jersey tug was on the wrong side of his is the only plausible mitigation. That and the fact he had taken a bang on the head and looked like the most gassed person on the pitch at that stage.

To say it didn't effect the strike is very unfair on O Flynn. The jersey pull allowed Leen to get closer and apply more pressure on the shot obviously making it more difficult. He must be gutted. It was a hero catch and deserved a free. Hopefully he comes back with the bit between the teeth and can get a clear run of fitness next year.

The most sickening part for me nearly is I find it hard to imagine a scenario where we wouldn't be reasonably comfortable in a replay the way the injuries went. New ref and young fellas getting another crack at the whip with the experience of the first day under their belt.

 

[eggbasket]

Not a glove laid on a clare player for the goals,

Shocking. Reminded me of aussie gleeson goal in 17 semi and johnny glynn goal in thurles 2015. With the experience of our defenders contact had to be made on Rodgers and especially kelly. With o donoghues experience I thought he was going to throw himself at kelly. Anyway, easy to say it sitting up in thr stand ??? that's 11 goals conceded in corks last 3 all ireland finals.

 

[TheRebelRoar]

Fair point.

I think about 10 or 12 years ago Cody bitched like mad about Barry Kelly (Westmeath) cos he gave Tipp a 100 yard free at the end, which was missed if I remember correctly.
That was Kelly's last All Ireland as ref.

I not sure Cody's comments had anything to do with him not getting another final, he retired in 2017, three years after the final
Tbh, he didn't bitch like mad either, he made one comment the morning after they won the replay.

 

[Gregory_Mike]

Murphy has cost the GAA 8 million Euros+. That will sting them as much as us feeling robbed. I doubt we’ll ever see him refereeing another senior final.

 

[Rekcuf]

Murphy has cost the GAA 8 million Euros+. That will sting them as much as us feeling robbed. I doubt we’ll ever see him refereeing another senior final.

Unreal, so GAA will ditch a good official because he didn’t ensure game went to a replay?
It actually shows the integrity of the man as opposed to those spouting about 8 million.

He presided over one of the most exciting All Ireland of recent years and is to be commended for it.

A lot of sad individuals here looking for a charity All Ireland.

 

[TonyCork80]

Unreal, so GAA will ditch a good official because he didn’t ensure game went to a replay?
It actually shows the integrity of the man as opposed to those spouting about 8 million.

He presided over one of the most exciting All Ireland of recent years and is to be commended for it.

A lot of sad individuals here looking for a charity All Ireland.

Ha ha. They got you to break character.

 

[Gregory_Mike]

Unreal, so GAA will ditch a good official because he didn’t ensure game went to a replay?
It actually shows the integrity of the man as opposed to those spouting about 8 million.

He presided over one of the most exciting All Ireland of recent years and is to be commended for it.

A lot of sad individuals here looking for a charity All Ireland.

Your eyes m8.

 

[TexasRed]

Unreal, so GAA will ditch a good official because he didn’t ensure game went to a replay?
It actually shows the integrity of the man as opposed to those spouting about 8 million.

He presided over one of the most exciting All Ireland of recent years and is to be commended for it.

A lot of sad individuals here looking for a charity All Ireland.

He butchered the biggest decisions on the day. This is fact. He did cost them the money for the replay.
Did Cork deserve another crack on how the game played out, that’s debatable. Clare did play the better hurling but the fact remains Johnny Murphy got massive decisions wrong.