Originally posted by Remy Martin:
We are all mad to come on here and vent our frustration towards the Referee but credit where credit is due. He did a superb job

Originally posted by carryharry:
....He will surely get the replay i presume?

Originally posted by stretchitoutlads:
I am baised but Burke getting away with taking nine steps for his goal, Cannings seven steps for his goal and not only awarding an extremely soft free to draw the match but for some unknown reason booking Jackie Tyrrell in the process, detract for Kelly's performance for me. You could also mention missing Coen throwing the hurl which should have resulted in a second yellow. I know that a referree can't get everything right, but Kellys performance being hailed everywhere as an exhibition in referring suprises me.

Originally posted by stretchitoutlads:
I am baised but Burke getting away with taking nine steps for his goal, Cannings seven steps for his goal and not only awarding an extremely soft free to draw the match but for some unknown reason booking Jackie Tyrrell in the process, detract for Kelly's performance for me. You could also mention missing Coen throwing the hurl which should have resulted in a second yellow. I know that a referree can't get everything right, but Kellys performance being hailed everywhere as an exhibition in referring suprises me.

Originally posted by stretchitoutlads:
I am baised but Burke getting away with taking nine steps for his goal, Cannings seven steps for his goal and not only awarding an extremely soft free to draw the match but for some unknown reason booking Jackie Tyrrell in the process, detract for Kelly's performance for me. You could also mention missing Coen throwing the hurl which should have resulted in a second yellow. I know that a referree can't get everything right, but Kellys performance being hailed everywhere as an exhibition in referring suprises me.

Originally posted by bosco32:
Jaysus that must have been during one of the few times in the match Walsh let go of Cyril Donellan. Every time the ball went within 30 yards of them Tommy was dragging out of him. But sure that's alright I'm sure.

Originally posted by carryharry:
Burkes & Cannings goals were difficult ones for Kelly to get right in fairness. Both players had their backs to him in play, Cannings mazey run through 5 KK players made if hard for Kelly to see his steps taken. For Burkes goal i though he had hopped the ball on the hurley on first viewing. He had in fact over carryed but the ref could not of seen this (miss) touch.Overall i thought he commanded the game well, he wasn't overly fussy and played advantage where he could. A good all round performance for me.

Originally posted by carryharry:
Cannings mazey run through 5 KK players made if hard for Kelly to see his steps taken.

Originally posted by 123oleary:
So because tommy Walsh commits a foul in the first ten minutes or whenever he is not entitled to a free for being up ended in injury time in an all Ireland so Galway could have a chance to get a draw.Give it a break will you if the challenge was the other way around see how quick the whistle would have been blown

Originally posted by 123oleary:
Barry Kelly robbed Kilkenny of their all Ireland yesterday by not awarding a free out to tommy walsh just before Galway got the free for diving.It was one of the clearest frees you could get right in front of him and he didn't call it.This was what incensed Brian Cody and its not good enough full stop.

This message has been edited - 10-sep-2012 @ 12:27

Originally posted by Rush:
Was Canning wearing a camouflage jersey or something...if a referee cannot track how many steps a player is taking then a guide-dog should be his next purchase?

Originally posted by carryharry:
There was at least 3 KK & 2 Galway players in Kelly's line of sight Rush. Watch it back and then we'l see who needs the guide dog.Stop talking out you hole and call a spade a spade regardless of Jersey colour!

Originally posted by Rush:
So Kelly 'misses' excess steps for both Galway goals and you exonerate Kelly!!There are none so blind than those who do not want to see.

Originally posted by carryharry:
Continue acting the fool, doesn't bother me tbh.Name the last Ref you have witnessed who didn't make a mistake! I'l be waiting.

Originally posted by John Joe Soap:
Kilkenny fans complaining about players taking too many steps. Do ye not remember the numerous times DJ used to take 10-15 without getting pulled up. Towards the end of his career when his legs were going he tried to take 20 and refs copped it eventually. I know ye'r going to say DJ had shorter legs and that he should have been allowed an extra few and fair enough but leave off other players getting the benefit of the doubt.

Originally posted by John Joe Soap:
Kilkenny fans complaining about players taking too many steps. Do ye not remember the numerous times DJ used to take 10-15 without getting pulled up. Towards the end of his career when his legs were going he tried to take 20 and refs copped it eventually. I know ye'r going to say DJ had shorter legs and that he should have been allowed an extra few and fair enough but leave off other players getting the benefit of the doubt.

This message has been edited - 10-sep-2012 @ 12:58