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Kendo Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 Looking at the footage, I agree with Ned Lennon. Can't believe I just said that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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WeeBud Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 39 minutes ago, Kendo said: Looking at the footage, I agree with Ned Lennon. Can't believe I just said that. I think it's a bit 50/50, Lennon had no right being on the pitch, and he was, after the Morton player went down. It wasn't a proper head-butt but McGregor will get done as he did lead with his head. Lennon then goes to have a right go at the Morton player and Duffy charges in. Had Lennon managed to let the ref do his job neither management team would have got involved, Duffy then didn't cover himself in glory although I did like his last comment re "what happens next" when he says "I don't know as I've never been in this situation before, maybe you should ask Lenny" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 (edited) The way I look at this is if it happened in front of Jack Ross or any other manager they would have reacted in the same way. Darren McGregor should be let off with this IMO as he didn't touch this guy. The Morton thug should be done for both the reckless tackle and simulation. We need to stamp out simulation not encourage it. Edited March 30, 2017 by Kendo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeeBud Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 Whether they would react the same way or not is irrelevant Kendo, it is in contravention of the rules and it is what provoked the chaos. McGregor will also be done as what he did was also against the rules, whether he makes contact is again irrelevant, he lead with his head. I agree we need to stamp out simulation but again it has no relevance to the rights and wrongs of this situation in light of current rules. The Morton thug will rightly be banned and with any luck will get extra games for his simulation (don't hold your breath though!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 7 minutes ago, WeeBud said: Whether they would react the same way or not is irrelevant Kendo, it is in contravention of the rules and it is what provoked the chaos. McGregor will also be done as what he did was also against the rules, whether he makes contact is again irrelevant, he lead with his head. I agree we need to stamp out simulation but again it has no relevance to the rights and wrongs of this situation in light of current rules. The Morton thug will rightly be banned and with any luck will get extra games for his simulation (don't hold your breath though!!) I agree. However seeing one of your players being taken out like that right in front of you causes a human reaction that the rules don't cater for. Lennon's initial reaction isn't that bad. I hope McGregor gets off with this as I hate to see players going down in an attempt to get a player sent off. I do see the point that you're making however regards leading with his head. However if it was up to me I'd let him off and hammer the Morton guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pozbaird Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 Are either Hibs or Morton due to play Ayr or Dumbarton soon? If so, the authorities should issue no bans to anyone associated with Hibernian FC or Greenock Morton FC. The clear solution to stamp out pish like this is for the authorities to hammer Ayr United and Dumbarton. Clearly, they are the ones at fault here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Lothian Saint Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 Both managers here are an absolute disgrace. They should both receive the maximum punishment the SFA can inflict. It was so outrageous even Sky News want to show it. Throw the book at them. Couple of fecking school kids. That is not the example to set. It was good TV though and the interviews were priceless. As Jack and Victor would say "Couple o Fannies" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TPAFKATS Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 Hibs should've kept Lennon well away from any post match interviews last night. He was not only embarrassing, he completely incriminated himself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmc Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 9 hours ago, pozbaird said: Are either Hibs or Morton due to play Ayr or Dumbarton soon? If so, the authorities should issue no bans to anyone associated with Hibernian FC or Greenock Morton FC. The clear solution to stamp out pish like this is for the authorities to hammer Ayr United and Dumbarton. Clearly, they are the ones at fault here. We play Dumbarton on Saturday!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum Gilhooley Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 9 minutes ago, dmc said: We play Dumbarton on Saturday!! C'mon the 'Ton !! ; ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintnextlifetime Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 4 minutes ago, Callum Gilhooley said: C'mon the 'Ton !! ; ) Indeed , if they could slot 5 past Dunbarton that would be good. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSS Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 5 minutes ago, Callum Gilhooley said: C'mon the 'Ton !! ; ) Which one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum Gilhooley Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 Just now, saintnextlifetime said: Indeed , if they could slot 5 past Dunbarton that would be good. . And a couple of Dumb red cards would be good : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum Gilhooley Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 Just now, HSS said: Which one? Good call, schoolboy error on my part Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSS Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 Just now, Callum Gilhooley said: Good call, schoolboy error on my part You have a choice of two......the "real" 'Ton or the soap dodgers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmc Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 1 hour ago, saintnextlifetime said: Indeed , if they could slot 5 past Dunbarton that would be good. . See what we can do!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmc Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, HSS said: You have a choice of two......the "real" 'Ton or the soap dodgers. And you want us to do you a favour?? Edited March 30, 2017 by dmc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted March 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 (edited) 30th March 2017 by Jonathan Mitchell In response to the conclusion of last night’s Ladbrokes Championship fixture against Hibernian at Easter Road, Morton manager Jim Duffy has today issued the following statement: Firstly, I would like to say that I watched the footage on television last night and, from my point of view, I was embarrassed when I saw my reaction. I am not going to get involved in a public debate with the Hibs manager, but what I would state is that I categorically, 100 per cent did not ask for a ‘square go’ or use anything even remotely like that term. Yes, I acted immaturely – but I’m not 12 years old. Edited March 30, 2017 by shull Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldno7 Posted April 1, 2017 Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 Absolutely disgusting behaviour both should be deducted 40 points & banned from playing the rest of their games this season???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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