Attack of the Juicy Pear
Talking Balls
Westmeath player Fergal Wilson came under attack on the sideline on Navan on Saturday night as he tried to change his boots during the clash with the Dubs.
More used to having a juicy pair thrust at him in some of the flesh pots of Athlone, Wilson was believed to have been spattered with pear juice as a disgruntled supporter launched a pear at him.
The Powers that Be are seriously considering the erection of netting round pitches to defend players from ‘unprovoked attack.’ Certainly if juicy pears are going to be on the menu some sort of erection will be required.
In recent matches Kieran Donaghy had a wooden spoon hurled at him whilst Ciaran Whelan was close to a scalding when an irate Meath fan hurled a cup of tea in his direction. Overwrought with indignation the Powers that Be are still believed to be looking for the teaboy to ban him for life. Some chance. Talking Balls readers will recall soccer player Luis Figo’s return to the Nou Camp with Real Madrid after he controversially left Barcelona. Barca fans hurled abuse as well as a mobile phone and a pig’s head.
One Dublin fan was also escorted from the ground after he approached Nickey Brennan with his placard in hand. Surely there’s no place for these loopers outside the wire at matches?