Irish footballer who recovered from coma recalls San Francisco match

Well, unfortunately the McGoverns are forgiving people and Mark would be first to condemn the views presented. The game Mark played ( and my understanding is that he will not play again ) is Gaelic Athletic Association football. It might best be described as a combination of soccer and basketball. Mark was a great player and played at a level where he represented his county. What Mr. Power did was definitely something that deserves more than what appears to have happened so far. Not knowing the facts I'll just say that the McGoverns are not revengeful and justice will find a way. I wish Mark all the best in Belcoo and hope his recovery becomes complete. Belcoo is quiet even on busy days so sit out and enjoy the breezes coming from Lough MacNean. You'll be whole in no time.

I agree with both comments, below.

Patrick Power needs to be in a room alone with the victims family for an hour. What an animal! He is one of many people who make Americans look like uncivilized, wild beasts.

After having a son who played soccer here in the States up the Olympic Development level I can state that too little is done to stop extreme acts of retaliation and violence by U.S. soccer players - usually resulting from the instructions of their coaches. Power should receive a lifetime ban and should be prosecuted for either felony assault with grievous bodily injury or attempted murder and his coach should also be banned for life and charged as an accessory before the fact. A message needs to be sent into the U.S soccer community that violence on the pitch will result in serious punishments.