Football qualifier route 2019

[tonto1888]

Antrim pushing tickets still for a game with 2.5k capacity. But if there's a 2nd tier no one will be interested in going to games. A joke argument made by people who have limited mental capacity.

A bit of manners would go long way. Just because people don't agree with you doesn't mean that they have limited mental capacity.  Comments like that speak volumes. 

If it was a second tier game, they could push all they like, but can't imagine them selling 2.5k tickets for the visit of Sligo in the equivalent of the Nicky Rackard Cup.  They would be lucky to get 200. At least in this game they have the chance of taking Kildare's scalp and there are plenty that see an upset on the cards.

Wonder if you'd be making the same argument if Tyrone were in Division 3.  Wonder what you would be saying if Tyrone, Kildare or Mayo were to be beaten by Division 3 opposition on Saturday. Not out of the question that one of those results will go the way of the underdog. Now that I've mentioned it, it probably won't happen - but Derry, Down, Mayo and Monaghan have all been beaten by Longford in the past. Your big idea would rob us of the opportunity of a result like that happening again; which is great for Longford supporters and enlivens the qualifers. 

I'd wager that for supporters, those wins are worth far more than beating Wexford, Limerick and Carlow to lift the Jim Joe McGillicuddy Shield. 

There are a couple of Longfordians on here.  Would love their views.

Ok if Tyrone were in Div 3 or 4 I would have a different opinion. I would be of the opinion of introducing a 3rd tier!
I'm sorry if I hurt your feelings but I can see no rational reason for not supporting the tiering of the championship. None!

Antrim have a chance of taking a Kildare scalp? ROFL!!
Have you got anymore jokes? That's a really good one.

Kildare were well beaten by Division 4 Carlow last summer and a month ago only fell over the line v Wicklow.

Sure don't let facts get in the way

[trailer]

Remind me which group Carlow were in during the Super 8's?

[Milltown Row2]

I think if Antrim were a one code county they'd be more successful and have a bigger following.

[Rossfan]

Camogie?

[trailer]

Rounders?

[Milltown Row2]

Rounders?

Surprised you know about other sports, I know Tyrone came to the fore in the nougties but it was played before that

[thebuzz]

Antrim pushing tickets still for a game with 2.5k capacity. But if there's a 2nd tier no one will be interested in going to games. A joke argument made by people who have limited mental capacity.

Trailer you're a rather unpleasant little internet warrior when people have different opinions from yourself.

[tonto1888]

Remind me which group Carlow were in during the Super 8's?

Remind me who beat Kildare, and beat them well, in the Leinster championship  last year.

[Dinny Breen]

Remind me which group Carlow were in during the Super 8's?

Remind me who beat Kildare, and beat them well, in the Leinster championship  last year.

1. Kildare hadn't won a game in a year prior to that match.
2. Carlow had just been promoted and were riding the crest of a wave. It was primed for a shock.
3. Antrim 2019 are not Carlow 2018
4. Antrim have never beaten Kildare.
5. Kildare have the second most wins of a county in the qualifiers.

I am not saying Antrim won't win but it would be a very large shock, Kildare did ok against Dublin and the scoreline flattered Dublin a little. We are suffocated in Leinster but by and by do better in the qualifiers. 7 quarter final appearances in 11 season would testify to that.

[Rossfan]

The little teams have their moments in May not June.
June is for reality checks.

[trailer]

Exactly. June is when the Championship starts. Once the ground hardens the thoroughbreds come to the fore.

[Low and Hard]

What game/s are on tv Saturday evening ? RTE or sky?

[Rossfan]

Cork v Kerry on RTÉ.
Sky not lowering themselves for Preliminaries.

[Croí na hÉireann]

Are qualifier tickets bought in Supervalu/Centra same price or cheaper than at the ground?

[Owenmoresider]

Exactly. June is when the Championship starts. Once the ground hardens the thoroughbreds come to the fore.

I thought it began in mid July with the super-dooper eight thingy?