Last night.
Aviva Stadium.
Tennis balls rained down onto the pitch during the Republic of Ireland Euro 2010 qualifier against Georgia in protest at chief executive John Delaney’s continued role in the Football Association of Ireland (FAI).
The balls were thrown on the field in the 33rd minute when Ireland was awarded a free kick.
After a delay for the balls to be cleared, Conor Hourihane scored to seal a 1-0 home victory.
Monday: New Balls Please
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Protest, yes absolutely – but this tennis ball out-of-the-pram style was very childish.
Protests are done to highlight an issue and need to get attention otherwise they get ignored. This did its job.
Agree with you there George.
Sometimes civil disobedience is required to make a point.
Go on explain the rules of the road to us again
Actually, all the talk about the tennis balls highlighted a lot more than the actual throwing of a dozen or so balls.
It was a bit of a damp squib in the end (the protest)
+1 braindead stuff
Protest the way Grandad likes it
I object to this comment
I propose we all assemble 6pm today outside hoop’s gaff and lob tennis balls at her windows
Bring forty, love.
Well served.
Basketballs – competition to see how many we can get in the hoop.
association football player mcclean ranting about protest….pot, kettle etc.
No one seems to be saying the obvious. The delay due to the tennis ball protest led to conditions being perfect for scoring the goal. The protest meant we won the game.
and Delaney bough all the fans a pint for their efforts!
I am vehemently against any protests that contravene the boundary of the pitch. Only a couple of weeks ago Jack grealish was assaulted on the pitch by a fan, as was Chris smalling. Nothing and nobody except the players an referee should be on the pitch. If you want to make your protests fine but sod off and do it somewhere else.
You seem upset hun, need a hug?