Antrim Football Thread

[barnish oggie]

In the Antrim Senior Football Championship, the groups are back but the home and away aspect is gone, meaning teams play each other just once, reducing the chances of dead rubbers.

With 14 clubs in the Senior draw, there are two groups of four and two of three, with Group One containing defending champions Creggan, Lámh Dhearg, St John's and St Gall's in what is undoubtedly the group of death.

Portglenone, St Brigid's, Moneyglass and Ahoghill will fight it out for the two quarter-final spots in Group Two, while the remaining two groups have teams with one less game or play, or less margin for error, depending on your point of view.

Aghagallon, runners-up in 2021, Gort na Móna and Tír na nÓg and grouped in one section, while Cargin, Naomh Éanna and Rossa will battle it out in the other.

Is it top 2 from each group go through, then Group 1 v Group 4 and 2 v 3?

[bannside]

That's my understanding Barnish. Delgany might be able to confirm.

[Saffsof82]

Couple of clubs raising concerns over the timing of the U20 league at the meeting last night. Chairman talked over the delegates and was completely dismissive of their concerns and very condescending. Not a good image for the top table.

[imtommygunn]

It doesn't look like good timing. Should there even be a league at that age group? If the leagues and county games are on then surely it's always going to be a problem. Add that to schools stuff still going on.

[EOC1923]

Couple of clubs raising concerns over the timing of the U20 league at the meeting last night. Chairman talked over the delegates and was completely dismissive of their concerns and very condescending. Not a good image for the top table.

Saffs is it the day of the week / time or period of the year the delegates are complaining about?

[NAG1]

Couple of clubs raising concerns over the timing of the U20 league at the meeting last night. Chairman talked over the delegates and was completely dismissive of their concerns and very condescending. Not a good image for the top table.

Saffs is it the day of the week / time or period of the year the delegates are complaining about?

Saturday at 3pm when the likelihood is that these lads will have a Saturday job at the least is completely ridiculous.

It is like they genuinely sit down and try to come up with the single worse time of the year and the single most awkward time for these lads and go for that option.

[Saffsof82]

Couple of clubs raising concerns over the timing of the U20 league at the meeting last night. Chairman talked over the delegates and was completely dismissive of their concerns and very condescending. Not a good image for the top table.

Saffs is it the day of the week / time or period of the year the delegates are complaining about?

it was the saturday plus the 3pm, only 2 games went ahead from all the fixtures. No matter what the chair says , alot of lads do work on a saturday at that age, think the suggestion was made at the earlier meeting that clubs could drop to 13 aside and still play the competitive game but that really hasnt help. U20 hurling gets a weeknight slot when it starts!!!

[country bumpkin]

In the Antrim Senior Football Championship, the groups are back but the home and away aspect is gone, meaning teams play each other just once, reducing the chances of dead rubbers.

With 14 clubs in the Senior draw, there are two groups of four and two of three, with Group One containing defending champions Creggan, Lámh Dhearg, St John's and St Gall's in what is undoubtedly the group of death.

Portglenone, St Brigid's, Moneyglass and Ahoghill will fight it out for the two quarter-final spots in Group Two, while the remaining two groups have teams with one less game or play, or less margin for error, depending on your point of view.

Aghagallon, runners-up in 2021, Gort na Móna and Tír na nÓg and grouped in one section, while Cargin, Naomh Éanna and Rossa will battle it out in the other.

Is it top 2 from each group go through, then Group 1 v Group 4 and 2 v 3?

Cannot find such anywhere and if as you suggest is correct  Is it top of group v second in other and where are games to sited.....?

[EOC1923]

Couple of clubs raising concerns over the timing of the U20 league at the meeting last night. Chairman talked over the delegates and was completely dismissive of their concerns and very condescending. Not a good image for the top table.

Saffs is it the day of the week / time or period of the year the delegates are complaining about?

it was the saturday plus the 3pm, only 2 games went ahead from all the fixtures. No matter what the chair says , alot of lads do work on a saturday at that age, think the suggestion was made at the earlier meeting that clubs could drop to 13 aside and still play the competitive game but that really hasnt help. U20 hurling gets a weeknight slot when it starts!!!

I see your point, hate to talk about other counties again but games like these are on a Monday night in Derry / Tyrone for obvious reasons

[barnish oggie]

In the Antrim Senior Football Championship, the groups are back but the home and away aspect is gone, meaning teams play each other just once, reducing the chances of dead rubbers.

With 14 clubs in the Senior draw, there are two groups of four and two of three, with Group One containing defending champions Creggan, Lámh Dhearg, St John's and St Gall's in what is undoubtedly the group of death.

Portglenone, St Brigid's, Moneyglass and Ahoghill will fight it out for the two quarter-final spots in Group Two, while the remaining two groups have teams with one less game or play, or less margin for error, depending on your point of view.

Aghagallon, runners-up in 2021, Gort na Móna and Tír na nÓg and grouped in one section, while Cargin, Naomh Éanna and Rossa will battle it out in the other.

Is it top 2 from each group go through, then Group 1 v Group 4 and 2 v 3?

Cannot find such anywhere and if as you suggest is correct  Is it top of group v second in other and where are games to sited.....?

What i understood it to be, it would be for example Top G1 v 2nd G4 at G1 venue.

So Top G2 v 2nd G3 as well.

Usually would be the winning team of each group gets home advantage, unless they are going to draw it/toss a coin.

[country bumpkin]

In the Antrim Senior Football Championship, the groups are back but the home and away aspect is gone, meaning teams play each other just once, reducing the chances of dead rubbers.

With 14 clubs in the Senior draw, there are two groups of four and two of three, with Group One containing defending champions Creggan, Lámh Dhearg, St John's and St Gall's in what is undoubtedly the group of death.

Portglenone, St Brigid's, Moneyglass and Ahoghill will fight it out for the two quarter-final spots in Group Two, while the remaining two groups have teams with one less game or play, or less margin for error, depending on your point of view.

Aghagallon, runners-up in 2021, Gort na Móna and Tír na nÓg and grouped in one section, while Cargin, Naomh Éanna and Rossa will battle it out in the other.

Is it top 2 from each group go through, then Group 1 v Group 4 and 2 v 3?

Cannot find such anywhere and if as you suggest is correct  Is it top of group v second in other and where are games to sited.....?

What i understood it to be, it would be for example Top G1 v 2nd G4 at G1 venue.

So Top G2 v 2nd G3 as well.

Usually would be the winning team of each group gets home advantage, unless they are going to draw it/toss a coin.

How come such did not emanate from last night's meeting and cannot find such official info anywhere...??

[Milltown Row2]

I think, if you win all your games your are the champions, its fairly easy to work out

[barnish oggie]

In the Antrim Senior Football Championship, the groups are back but the home and away aspect is gone, meaning teams play each other just once, reducing the chances of dead rubbers.

With 14 clubs in the Senior draw, there are two groups of four and two of three, with Group One containing defending champions Creggan, Lámh Dhearg, St John's and St Gall's in what is undoubtedly the group of death.

Portglenone, St Brigid's, Moneyglass and Ahoghill will fight it out for the two quarter-final spots in Group Two, while the remaining two groups have teams with one less game or play, or less margin for error, depending on your point of view.

Aghagallon, runners-up in 2021, Gort na Móna and Tír na nÓg and grouped in one section, while Cargin, Naomh Éanna and Rossa will battle it out in the other.

Is it top 2 from each group go through, then Group 1 v Group 4 and 2 v 3?

Cannot find such anywhere and if as you suggest is correct  Is it top of group v second in other and where are games to sited.....?

What i understood it to be, it would be for example Top G1 v 2nd G4 at G1 venue.

So Top G2 v 2nd G3 as well.

Usually would be the winning team of each group gets home advantage, unless they are going to draw it/toss a coin.

How come such did not emanate from last night's meeting and cannot find such official info anywhere...??

I didn't say it was correct, hence why my 1st post on the subject was a question over whether if anyone knew what the format was going to be.

I am speculating and hoping someone with more involvement in the draw can answer the question.

[country bumpkin]

In the Antrim Senior Football Championship, the groups are back but the home and away aspect is gone, meaning teams play each other just once, reducing the chances of dead rubbers.

With 14 clubs in the Senior draw, there are two groups of four and two of three, with Group One containing defending champions Creggan, Lámh Dhearg, St John's and St Gall's in what is undoubtedly the group of death.

Portglenone, St Brigid's, Moneyglass and Ahoghill will fight it out for the two quarter-final spots in Group Two, while the remaining two groups have teams with one less game or play, or less margin for error, depending on your point of view.

Aghagallon, runners-up in 2021, Gort na Móna and Tír na nÓg and grouped in one section, while Cargin, Naomh Éanna and Rossa will battle it out in the other.

Is it top 2 from each group go through, then Group 1 v Group 4 and 2 v 3?

Cannot find such anywhere and if as you suggest is correct  Is it top of group v second in other and where are games to sited.....?

What i understood it to be, it would be for example Top G1 v 2nd G4 at G1 venue.

So Top G2 v 2nd G3 as well.

Usually would be the winning team of each group gets home advantage, unless they are going to draw it/toss a coin.

How come such did not emanate from last night's meeting and cannot find such official info anywhere...??

I didn't say it was correct, hence why my 1st post on the subject was a question over whether if anyone knew what the format was going to be.

I am speculating and hoping someone with more involvement in the draw can answer the question.

Have already asked the league secretary for such info to complete piece on championship...
As yet no reply.......

[rogercasement]

In the Antrim Senior Football Championship, the groups are back but the home and away aspect is gone, meaning teams play each other just once, reducing the chances of dead rubbers.

With 14 clubs in the Senior draw, there are two groups of four and two of three, with Group One containing defending champions Creggan, Lámh Dhearg, St John's and St Gall's in what is undoubtedly the group of death.

Portglenone, St Brigid's, Moneyglass and Ahoghill will fight it out for the two quarter-final spots in Group Two, while the remaining two groups have teams with one less game or play, or less margin for error, depending on your point of view.

Aghagallon, runners-up in 2021, Gort na Móna and Tír na nÓg and grouped in one section, while Cargin, Naomh Éanna and Rossa will battle it out in the other.

Is it top 2 from each group go through, then Group 1 v Group 4 and 2 v 3?

Cannot find such anywhere and if as you suggest is correct  Is it top of group v second in other and where are games to sited.....?

What i understood it to be, it would be for example Top G1 v 2nd G4 at G1 venue.

So Top G2 v 2nd G3 as well.

Usually would be the winning team of each group gets home advantage, unless they are going to draw it/toss a coin.

How come such did not emanate from last night's meeting and cannot find such official info anywhere...??

I didn't say it was correct, hence why my 1st post on the subject was a question over whether if anyone knew what the format was going to be.

I am speculating and hoping someone with more involvement in the draw can answer the question.

As sure as night follows day our learned friend MR2 will come in with a smart comment.