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#1
How does the pub scene work in Lurgan; has each of the 4 clubs their own pubs or do they congregate together?
#2
GAA Discussion / Re: Ulster Club IFC and JFC 2024
November 14, 2024, 04:07:31 PM
Should the Donegal Hurling Champions not be in the Ulster Senior Hurling Championship this year since they won intermediate last year or how does that work?

#3
GAA Discussion / Re: Ulster Club IFC and JFC 2024
November 10, 2024, 12:13:55 PM
Quote from: barelegs on November 10, 2024, 11:28:05 AMThere's been a lot of talk of grading on this thread. Yesterday's game was probably one of those with the biggest gulf (19th team in Tyrone v 3rd team in Antrim) based on league. And that 3rd place for Ballymena came without their 4 county players for much of the league.

In Conor Stewart and Paddy McAleer they've two of the best players in Antrim. Kavan Keenan, was on the Taitleann Cup team of the year. Anybody that thought Derrylaughan should have been strong favourites yesterday was very naive. It was a remarkable game played in the right spirit and a credit to the two sides.

Why dont you give us this sort of info before games so we can put a few pound on.

Booked had Ballymena as massive underdogs.

But they are often wrong with club games like this
#4
GAA Discussion / Re: Ulster Club SFC 2024
November 10, 2024, 12:10:41 PM
Quote from: Westside on November 10, 2024, 12:04:06 PM
Quote from: downtothecore on November 10, 2024, 08:35:49 AMCrosserlough showed they are fine team and probably the best to come out cavan I have seen in last 15 years. They should dominate Cavan championship for a few years and have good go at winning Ulster in the near future. Kilcoo experience won it last night but know they have to improve if they are to compete to win any further games this year.

Not sure how you can say Crosserlough should be dominating Cavan for years to come when Gowna are there having been denied 3 in a row this year, a young side and have plenty of talent coming. They also have beaten Crosserlough in all of the big games they've met in over the last number of years.

Crosserlough haven't beaten Gowna you mean?

The last couple of years show that Cavan club football isn't that bad.

But we need a big win as these sob stories every year are holding us back.

Major mental block for Cavan teams in Ulster and one signature win could be massive
#5
GAA Discussion / Re: Ulster Club IFC and JFC 2024
November 09, 2024, 07:53:20 PM
Quote from: imtommygunn on November 09, 2024, 07:42:53 PMI don't think it would be that low nationalist wise. First time I have ever seen Gaa flags up in ballymena.

Might be a stupid question but would any of the less staunch unionists play?

I know in parts of Belfast you would have.

What unionist/alliance politician said his son plays and 1/3 of the team are unionist?
#6
GAA Discussion / Re: Ulster Club SFC 2024
November 09, 2024, 07:41:47 PM
Quote from: full moon on November 09, 2024, 07:38:11 PM
Quote from: mrdeeds on November 09, 2024, 07:27:37 PM
Quote from: SouthOfThe Bann on November 09, 2024, 07:26:37 PMAnother sob story for Cavan.

Alot to admire about that crosserlough performance though.

Discipline questionable maybe but did they deserve 3 blacks and a red card?

Tyrone men have given them an edge pity they couldn't get it done.

No they didn't deserve that. What was second black for? The abuse the referee allowed against McVeety was shocking.
Yeah even the first black was harsh but I could imagine a case. 2nd was an absolute joke and not black. 3rd also seemed harsh and how Kilcoo escaped a black for similar incidents is a mystery.

The red was 2 yellows but I wonder did he even receive the first yellow as he seemed fairly bewildered?

Honestly it's hard to say Kilcoo deserved that, Crosserlough were unlucky but Kilcoo a bigger name and got the rub of green big time. They also dive a lot. Overall I'd say Kilcoo will need to improve to win Ulster but they're very difficult to play against.

Punishment doesn't fit the crime i thought wasn't as if there was goals chanced stopped by a foul like.

Black cards can ruin games if not used correctly and should only be used if absolutely necessary.

In fairness I haven't seen many games this year where the black card rule has been abused like that though.
#7
GAA Discussion / Re: Ulster Club SFC 2024
November 09, 2024, 07:26:37 PM
Another sob story for Cavan.

Alot to admire about that crosserlough performance though.

Discipline questionable maybe but did they deserve 3 blacks and a red card?

Tyrone men have given them an edge pity they couldn't get it done.
#8
GAA Discussion / Re: Ulster Club SFC 2024
November 09, 2024, 06:36:29 PM
Crosserlough competing well v Kilcoo so far.

Didn't get a proper look at either black incident... was there need to give either one?

In my opinion you shouldn't give a black card unless absolutely necessary.

Expect Kilcoo to pull away second half.
#9
GAA Discussion / Re: Ulster Club IFC and JFC 2024
November 09, 2024, 05:23:35 PM
What's the GAA scene like in Ballymena would they have big numbers?

Predominantly unionist area is it?
#10
GAA Discussion / Re: Ulster Club IFC and JFC 2024
November 09, 2024, 05:17:38 PM
Arva impressive v Drumgath.

Would be surprised if they were able to beat Magheracloone next day out but you never know.
#11
GAA Discussion / Re: Ulster Club IFC and JFC 2024
November 09, 2024, 03:38:12 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 09, 2024, 03:34:04 PM
Quote from: SouthOfThe Bann on November 09, 2024, 03:24:11 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 09, 2024, 03:15:13 PM
Quote from: SouthOfThe Bann on November 09, 2024, 03:08:39 PMCould Ballymena be about to pull off a massive shock

Is it?

Not sure it's a shock tbf

Well your talking about the bookies favourites for Ulster in Derrylaughan

And 2/7 favorites for the game.

So it's safe to say it would be a shock to most.

But as an Antrim man yourself it may not be; as bookies can be sometimes wrong with these club games.

Ballymena put a lot of effort into the league this year in Div, finished in a top 4 position and have a few county players. Definitely thought they'd have a decent chance, games level in extra time, could be penalties at this rate

Jeez don't mention division 1 and intermediate in the same sentence or the Mafia will be after you haha.

Hopefully they pull it off... Scored a 6th goal there
#12
GAA Discussion / Re: Ulster Club IFC and JFC 2024
November 09, 2024, 03:24:11 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 09, 2024, 03:15:13 PM
Quote from: SouthOfThe Bann on November 09, 2024, 03:08:39 PMCould Ballymena be about to pull off a massive shock

Is it?

Not sure it's a shock tbf

Well your talking about the bookies favourites for Ulster in Derrylaughan

And 2/7 favorites for the game.

So it's safe to say it would be a shock to most.

But as an Antrim man yourself it may not be; as bookies can be sometimes wrong with these club games.
#13
GAA Discussion / Re: Ulster Club IFC and JFC 2024
November 09, 2024, 03:08:39 PM
Could Ballymena be about to pull off a massive shock
#14
GAA Discussion / Re: Ulster Club IFC and JFC 2024
November 09, 2024, 11:42:59 AM
Where the Derry men not slating the Cavan teams this time last week?

Now you are using the exact same argument we used to defend your own teams?

And by the way I've no issues with Craigbane.
#15
GAA Discussion / Re: Retirements
November 06, 2024, 02:47:18 PM
Quote from: ShutterinbyDayGAAbyNight on November 06, 2024, 02:41:42 PM
Quote from: SouthOfThe Bann on November 06, 2024, 02:27:30 PMMurphy is back lads.

Must have got the inspiration from Trump.

New rules suit both Murphy and Trump.