Sign The Petition For A Replay

We Want A Replay

http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/WeWantAReplay1/

Ireland v France A travesty

After being robbed in tonights game we are setting up a petition to give to FIFA requesting a Replay.
Are we going to stand back and let this happen or can we do something to support the boys in green who put up a heroic performance in the Stade de France. The Irish team dominated the game only to be foiled by not one but two deliberate handballs by Thierry Henry.
We cant blame Henry as a professional and attack him personally as many a player would try the same and he did seem to show some remorse after the game. However even if the situation was reversed and Keane or Doyle had done this, I am sure many an Irish fan would condemn it. It should not be part of the game, where has sportsmanship gone? It has left a bitter taste in many a football fans mouth not just in Ireland but surely across the world.
Over the two legs Ireland were the better team and the fact is the better team is not going to South Africa.

Some Quotes after the game:

Giovanni Trapattoni speaking to Tony O'Donoghue of RTE:
'I wish not to speak I am still angry because it is a bitter evening,this evening... All European people saw we deserved to win.'
When asked if this is one of the greatest injustices you have seen in your career Trapattoni said 'Yes..he (the referee) could ask Henry, I saw the replay, it's clear, too clear.'
'We deserved to go to Africa'.

Kevin Doyle speaking to Tony O'Donoghue of RTE:
'To see the goal, I seen it afterwards it's just sickening.'
'Linesman had a better view than anyone on the pitch apart from Shay Given, it wasn't a hand down by the side it was a hand out.'
'Don't blame the player as much if you can get away with it fair do's but if that obvious, should be seen.'

Tardelli speaking to Tony O'Donoghue of RTE:
'Henry is a very good champion but tonight maybe he want to say I take the ball with the hand because (pause) for the football, it is important for the football...I think to score this goal is not good for the football.'

Kevin Kilbane speaking to Tony O'Donoghue of RTE:
'We feel as though we have really been let down by the officials tonight but it seems to be the same old story with us doesn't it.'
'In extra time we get done by a terrible decision.'

Sean St Ledger speaking to Sky Sports:
'We were robbed.'
"Everyone can see it all around the world, it's blatant."

Can we do anything about this?
We think we can with the support of the Irish people this match can be replayed. 'Yes we Can' has been the slogan of the year thanks to Barack Obama and Bob the Builder so why can't we.
On a serious note this is possible, remember another Frenchmans display of sportsmanship. Arsene Wenger offered Sheffield United a replay after "ungentlemanly circumstances" occured in the 1999 FA Cup match between Arsenal and Sheffield United. Kanu scoring a goal after receiving the ball from a throw in which should have been played back to the keeper as a player had received treatment.
There is a precedent so don't give up yet.

Sign the petition and request a replay from FIFA as this is another case of 'ungentlemanly circumstances'.

If we do nothing, the night will only be remembered as a shame for Ireland, and shame on Henry.

This is a serious petition which we intend to submit to FIFA so please do not use profanities.

http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/WeWantAReplay1/