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Irish Times
2 days ago
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- Irish Times
Chopping and changing of football rules is ‘frustrating', says Oisín O'Neill
Armagh 's Oisín O'Neill says the chopping and changing of rules mid-championship is frustrating for players and managers. It was confirmed on Tuesday that Central Council had voted overwhelmingly 38-1 in favour of removing the 50-metre penalty for a foul on a player who catches a kickout mark. The change in rule was recommended by the Football Review Committee . The regulation, which will be operational from this weekend, has now been amended to revert to what had existed before the recent Special Congress. The rule now reads: 'If the Player is illegally challenged, a free kick shall be awarded to the player's team from the point at which the challenge is made, and this free kick may be taken by any player on that team.' READ MORE The FRC previously implemented modifications to the trial rules after round five of this year's National League. Kieran McGeeney has questioned the need for tinkering with the rules midseason and O'Neill agrees with his manager's position. 'I think Kieran's biggest issue is that they constantly change. We played half the league and then they changed and now they're talking about another change this week – there are four rounds of the championship left, like,' says O'Neill. 'I think Kieran has no issue with the rules, it's more just that they keep continuously changing. As players, that's frustrating because you're working on one thing one week and then it might change. But look, whatever it is, it is and we'll be ready for the quarter-finals in two weeks. 'We probably had to tweak a few things [after the changes in the league] that we had been working on and change certain things.'
Irish Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Times
Kickout mark rule changed after central council vote
Central Council has voted overwhelming to remove the 50-metre penalty for a foul on a player who catches a kick-out mark. The 39-1 vote in favour of the Football Review Committee 's proposed change will see the amended rule in operation from this weekend's All-Ireland SFC preliminary quarter-finals and Tailteann Cup semi-finals. The 50-metre penalty had been criticised by several managers but speaking after his side's defeat to Galway last weekend, Armagh manager Kieran McGeeney expressed frustration at the possibility of mid-championship rule alterations. 'They just seem to be able to do what they want,' said McGeeney READ MORE 'Some teams tell them to do something, I'd love that direct line. Whoever has that direct line to Jim [Gavin] and Eamonn [Fitzmaurice], I would love that.'
Irish Examiner
6 days ago
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- Irish Examiner
Kieran McGeeney: 'Some teams tell them to do something, I'd love that direct line'
Despite the fact that their spot in the quarter-final was already secure, Armagh manager Kieran McGeeney had cause to be unhappy on Saturday with a defeat and the latest rules update. On Saturday, it was confirmed that the Football Review Committee has proposed a rule adjustment to remove the 50-metre penalty for a foul on a player who catches a kick-out mark. Central Council will now vote on the proposal. If it is passed, the amendment will be operational for next weekend's All-Ireland preliminary quarter-finals and the Tailteann Cup semi-finals. 'Listen, honestly, they just seem to be able to do what they want,' said McGeeney after his side lost out by a point against Galway in Kingspan Breffni. 'Some teams tell them to do something, I'd love that direct line. Whoever has that direct line into Jim (Gavin) and Eamonn (Fitzmaurice), I would love that.' When asked if it could clean up some 'greyness' around the rule, the All-Ireland winning manager was unconvinced. 'That is what the GAA is. Everything is a foul. Everything isn't a foul. You just swing with the punches and do what you can.' Armagh took off defender Paddy Burns due to a fear he would be sent off after picking up a booking. They conceded two first-half penalties, but Ethan Rafferty saved the first and the second went over the bar. 'In this game, again because people didn't like it, if you get a man sent off, you can't really exist. Keep everybody up and not back, something like that. It is difficult. It depends. As I say, if you get a direct line you seem to be able to change them.' It is Armagh's first championship defeat in normal time since the 2023 group stages fixture against Tyrone. On their performance, McGeeney was frustrated they were unable to hold on to an eight-point half-time lead. 'I suppose we would be disappointed we gave away the ball so much. They upped the aggression stakes and the frees seemed to fall their way then. We just got caught doing silly stuff. It was annoying. We got ourselves back into a good position again, gave it away. A wee bit annoyed with the free at the end. Loads to work on.'
Irish Daily Mirror
6 days ago
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- Irish Daily Mirror
Galway v Armagh LIVE updates from the the All-Ireland Footballl Championship
It's do-or-die for Galway as they travel to Kingspan Breffni to take on Armagh in the final round of the group stages of this year's All-Ireland Football Championship. Galway entered this year's Championship as one of the favourites to lift the Sam Maguire Cup, but a defeat to Dublin and a draw with Derry have put their hopes in jeopardy. Padraig Joyce's side might be helped by the fact, though, that Armagh are already guaranteed to make the quarter-finals. Victories over Derry and Dublin have sealed Kieran McGeeney's side in the knockout stages, and they could be excused for taking their foot off the gas. In a repeat of last year's All-Ireland final, the sides will clash at 6.30pm in Cavan. And you can follow all the action right here on Irish Mirror Sport. All-Ireland champions Armagh are the first side in the three years of the round robin to qualify as table toppers with one game to spare. This is the third year in a row they've topped their group to claim the one automatic quarter-final spot on offer. This may help Galway, who they face this weekend. Galway have one point, the same as Derry, after the sides drew last time out. If Derry beat Dublin they survive - and on top of this, if Galway beat Armagh then it would be Dublin who finish bottom of the group and bow out. A draw is enough for Dublin to go through, and would see Derry exit the competition if Galway were to get a draw or better against Armagh. A Galway draw and a Derry win over Dublin would mean the two sides finish on two point but Galway would be out (based on their head to head loss to Dublin). Galway (-1) can still lose to Armagh and survive provided Derry (-4) lose to Dublin and the current three point gap in scoring averages between Galway and Derry isn't bridged. If Armagh draw or win against Galway, Dublin are safe regardless of their result against Derry.
Irish Daily Mirror
7 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
What time and TV channel is Armagh v Galway on today in the All-Ireland SFC
Galway need to beat the side that got the better of them in last summer's All-Ireland SFC final if they are to make sure of their passage into the quarter-finals of the championship. Last year's finalists collide in a round three encounter that could spell the end of the road for one of the favourites to lift the Sam Maguire this year. Not Armagh, who are already through to the last eight after beating Derry and Dublin in the group phase - those victories make the Orchard men the first side to progress after two games. Kieran McGeeney has still named a strong line-up despite having the opportunity to rest key players, so perhaps the plan is to go full throttle in an attempt to knock out one of Armagh's main rivals for the crown. If Galway lose, they will have to hope that Dublin can do them a favour against Derry but the margin of defeats will also play a part in the overall outcome of the group. Only a victory will guarantee Pádraic Joyce's side a place in the knock-out stages and that knowledge may be enough to spur the Tribesmen to victory. Verdict: Galway. Where is the game being played? The game is being played at Kingspan Breffni, Cavan. What time is throw-in? Throw in is at 6.30pm on Saturday. Can I watch the game on TV? The game is not live on TV but will be streamed live on GAA+. Referee? Noel Mooney. Teams? Armagh: E Rafferty; P Burns, B McCambridge, P McGrane; R McQuillan, T Kelly, J Óg Burns; J Duffy, N Grimley; D McMullen, R O'Neill, O Conaty; S Campbell, A Murnin, C Turbitt. Subs: B Hughes, T McCormack, G McCabe, Connaire Mackin, A McKay, J McElroy, C McConville, C O'Neill, A Forker, S McPartlan, J Hall. Galway: C Gleeson; J McGrath, S Fitzgerald, J Glynn; D McHugh, S Kelly, L Silke; P Conroy, J Maher; C McDaid, R Finnerty, C D'Arcy; M Tierney, S Walsh, M Thompson. Subs: C Flaherty, D O'Flaherty, C Sweeney, K Molloy, S Mulkerrin, P Cooke, J Daly, C Hernon, J Heaney, T Culhane, D Comer. Betting Odds: Armagh win 17/10 Draw: 7/1 Galway: 8/13
