“It wasn’t communicated very well” – Conor Glass criticises GAA for role in Shane Walsh’s Hawkeye debacle
“It was a big grey area.” Much has been made of the Shane Walsh free kick against Derry in the semi-final of the All-Ireland that sailed clearly over the bar but wasn’t given by HawkEye. There was talk that the Tribesmen were going to refuse to come out at half time, the pundits on both […]
3 years ago
Padraic Joyce denies reports that Galway refused to return to pitch unless Hawkeye decision was overturned
“We were never not going to come out.” Just before half time in Galway’s tense semi-final against Derry in Croke Park, Shane Walsh slots over a 45, the point is awarded by the referee, no qualms from the Oakleaf players, and everyone sets out to prepare for the kickout. Then, Hawkeye intervenes, telling the referee […]
4 years ago
“The technology got it wrong” – Jim McGuinness slams Shane Walsh Hawkeye decision
“This is an absolute joke.” In a half of football that didn’t exactly set the world alight and could even be argued as ‘boring’, a dramatic and remarkable talking point has emerged. Shane Walsh kicks a beautiful 45, slots it wonderfully over the bar to bring the game within a point, and the referee jots […]
4 years ago
Hawkeye apologise and explain VAR mistake for Juan Mata’s offside
Hawk-eye Innovations, the company that provide the Premier League with their VAR technology, have apologised for an incorrect graphic being provided to BT Sport during their coverage of Manchester United’s 2-0 win over Huddersfield Town on Saturday. United midfielder Juan Mata had a goal ruled out just before half-time during the FA Cup fifth round […]
8 years ago