THE ARMAGH COUNTY BOARD has this evening backed down from allegations that their players were racially abused during their NFL Division 1 match against Laois.
Representatives from both counties met this evening to discuss the fall-out from Sunday’s row in O’Moore Park, after Armagh issued a statement on Monday which suggested that there was a “racist” element to a flashpoint involving captain Ciarán McKeever.
McKeever was shown a straight red card by referee Michael Duffy in the tunnel at half-time following a clash with a Laois player. In their statement, the Orchard county board said that ”the chanting of ‘God Save the Queen’ and malign taunting of ‘British Bastard’ has no place either on or off the field of play.”
Laois denied the claims and although both counties now acknowledge that there were “inappropriate verbal exchanges” between players, Armagh have agreed that Monday’s statement was not an accurate reflection of Sunday’s incident.
Both sides have pledged to address the behaviour with their respective panels.
A joint statement issued by both counties through the GAA this evening read as follows:
“A meeting of representatives of Armagh and Laois County Boards took place today to discuss last Sunday’s Allianz League Football game in O’Moore Park, Portlaoise.
“It was agreed that allegations made by Armagh County Board in their statement do not accurately reflect what occurred in O’Moore Park.
“It is acknowledged by both Boards that inappropriate verbal exchanges took place between players during the game and this will be addressed with our respective panels.
“Both Laois and Armagh are committed to the playing of our games in the best possible spirit and look forward to the continuation of a keen, sporting rivalry.”
So sad to see… one of the worlds most iconic designs.. Commercialism really has taking the soul of out the game..
Barcacroatia?
@Scott Mcsauce bby: Croatialona !
@Limón Madrugada: my thoughts exactly
Iconic design ? Stripes ? They’ve been changing their jersey for ages , some years they were beyond recognition . I actually think this is a nice twist to a jersey thats almost instantly recognisable . But it’s hardly daring . Daring would have FCB wear a nearly all white jersey ..
@Limón Madrugada:
http://archivo.depor.com/amp/futbol-internacional/barcelona-historia-y-cronologia-diseno-sus-camisetas-1044463
Have a look at this and you’ll see it’s not such a radical change .
@Limón Madrugada: Sorry man. You’re right. I was completely out of order thinking it was iconic. I’ll need to do more research before I comment here in the future. Egg on my face.
@John Carroll: nah man you’re entitled to your opinion just as I am ,
@Limón Madrugada: nice link there Limón…very interesting…
@Desmond Cassidy: Limón is always dropping knowledge.
@Limón Madrugada:
So it’s always been stripes.
Liverpool and Man City wearing stripes next year.
Celtic going for the Croatia look?
Kilkenny going for hoops
@Seamus McSpud: i guess you’ll stick to the spuds
Bit late with this. It’s been on show for weeks. Must be a slow day
Laughing stock AGAIN!
@Bryn Capstan: like Ramos getting booked on purpose & telling the world about. Then gets a suspension for it