RedDevil55 wrote: » Why would that make a difference? Surely the 2 incidents are mutually exclusive. Call me biased, but I still don't see what Higgins did wrong even in slow motion. Players square up to each other all the time. If Smith didn't flop to the ground for no reason we wouldn't be talking about it.
charlie14 wrote: » A one match ban is probably the best that could be expected after Higgins reaction. Anything more and Higgins under the rules would have in all probability received a retrospective red card.
manofwisdom wrote: A image that proves Smith's fingers were under Keith's eye rather than in it?
RedDevil55 wrote: » Ah come on, that doesn't prove anything! What about Higgins knocking Smith to the ground with a headbut?
The high horse brigade wrote: » So it wasn't even an attempted eye gouge, that's a whole different matter. His finger was only tenderly caressing under his eye.
manofwisdom wrote: » A image that proves Smith's fingers were under Keith's eye rather than in it?
mayo.mick wrote: »
White lighting wrote: » At no point does his finger go into Higgins eye. A headbutt or attempted headbutt regardless of what happened before hand has just been ignored.
Martina1991 wrote: » It was clear cut, he didn't have to take Higgins' eye out to show intent. He knew what he was at. Take off the Rossie tinted glasses.
Always_Running wrote: » Precedent was set with Philly McMahon, one match ban he got for doing the same thing.
White lighting wrote: » Not clear cut that fingers go in the eye. Higgins can count his blessing the headbutt or attempted headbutt was clearly ignored. Should have got a ban too.
yop wrote: » Good the precedent has been set now, so let the free for all begin.
yop wrote: » Nothing obviously, sticking your fingers into a lads eye is just part of the game now. He could only possibly have damaged his eye, but as you said, thats ok then.
Coillte_Bhoy wrote: » Ok then, what could they have charged him with that would have facilitated a longer ban?
Mountjoy Mugger wrote: » One match ban for Donie Smith.
Mountjoy Mugger wrote: » @clubmayo51 has no followers... although putting it out on Twitter is a good idea.
PARlance wrote: » You mightn't want to risk it but Bus Eireann and Irish Rail are usually decent when it comes to using a ticket from a similar distance in my experience. I've had to do it a few times, never any bother.
Mountjoy Mugger wrote: » Tried that before. Waste of time.
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seligehgit wrote: » Mountjoy Mugger wrote: » Sorry for asking, but... Anyone prepared to give a lift after match in Omagh back to Dublin, please? Not sure I can board BE in Omagh (return ticket to Letterkenny) Will help with expenses. Please PM Just an idea but would you consider contacting MWR?
Mountjoy Mugger wrote: » Sorry for asking, but... Anyone prepared to give a lift after match in Omagh back to Dublin, please? Not sure I can board BE in Omagh (return ticket to Letterkenny) Will help with expenses. Please PM
Westernyelp wrote: » I'd change my user name and ask again
