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To be fair I think that each referee should hold a session with all their teams from minors up each season akin to that the referee has to go through himself in relation to the rules etc, take time to explain the rules, what is new, what a player misunderstands. What amazes me most what you notice from watching games is that even after a good few years some club players do not understand the kick out mark rule! If all refs did this no player or manager has an excuse to question technically correct decisions. The ref should not be out of pocket either as if this is a sole football club he could have at least 4 teams to do this with therefore their club should be sorting them out for it

I've went to teams during championship and went through what way I'm going to referee the game and if they have any questions in relation to the rules or how I'll apply them. I've no problem doing that again, I hope at the time it gave the players a view point that they hadn't asked before. Ive done this as a manager as Tyrdub will testify one night in Casement!

Did I happen to send you off that night?

[Rules tests should be part and parcel of being allowed to take a team as well I feel.]

I agree with you, I took the time to actually read the rules a few years back when I was badgered into taking the u14's. The game would suffer if refs completely applied the book to the letter. It would be great in an ideal world if everyone's version of 'common sense' was the same in applying the rules. I'm sure if we (supporters) we're videoed and mic'd up there would be plenty of embarrassment and belated apologies coming the way of the refs. Rules tests should be part and parcel of being allowed to take a team as well I feel. Sidelines have been a disgrace for a long time. I still wouldn't take my kids anywhere near a dug out when going to a game.

Now there's a bloody great idea

It's ok CB MR2 will collect his 'Anto Miles', now who is next in the pot of trusted 4 to ref LD is it McDonald, Parke or McCotter?

The latter shouldn't be allowed to referee a game of bowls never mind Div 1. Worst I have ever seen.

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During matches I take great pleasure in asking smart mouths when they are doing the next referee's course, or ask if they have ever bothered to look at the Official Guide. It normally shuts people up.

Now now, show respect get respect 

that does work 2 ways
sometimes 

It's ok CB MR2 will collect his 'Anto Miles', now who is next in the pot of trusted 4 to ref LD is it McDonald, Parke or McCotter?

The latter shouldn't be allowed to referee a game of bowls never mind Div 1. Worst I have ever seen.

When are you signing up?

During matches I take great pleasure in asking smart mouths when they are doing the next referee's course, or ask if they have ever bothered to look at the Official Guide. It normally shuts people up.

Clifford really is something else, call it jealousy but at first I couldn't warm to him but my opinion has totally changed though. Seeing him make time to sign autographs for kids after matches is one thing, but including the young lad from Sligo in his after-match speech yesterday was an act of pure class.

Well done

The wife is obsessed with Six by Nico. It's something different than the normal to be fair. Nice once in a while

I'll be honest its full of shit... The food is grand and I don't mind spending a few quid in the slightest, but I always come away confused as to why I've spent soooo much money 

My mate and his wife love it so torture us to go every so often

Was there shortly after Christmas with the missus, loved it, will definitely go back

Belfast tourism will die a death.

If you thought some of these places were pricey before, wait to the tax goes back to pre-covid level as the break is now over today.

Directly passed through to the customers.

Belfast has gone to the dogs for prices. Same hotel in June for 1 night last year was £50 for 1 person. Its now £150 for 1 night. Its a  basic budget hotel.

Although they must still be getting customers even at those prices.

Plenty of tans willing to come over and spunk their money in Belfast! In all likelihood will remain the same after tomorrow however can't see too many locals hanging about. Who wants to pay £6 for a pint? Good eating houses in Moira & Hillsborough.

Place has been full of Dubs the last while!!!

What's wrong with that? 

21 of us in Havana on Saturday night past, was really really good. Food was great, staff were brilliant, highly recommend

[Did anyone find out about the championship draws?]

It's funny how it's ok to criticise some things but not other things, anyways

Haven't seen Antrim outside of home so can't comment on this game, Limerick and Louth did a number on us this year and got their game plan right, Longford are in free fall it seems,  the Fermanagh game really gave us a great 2 points, hopefully Fermanagh can edge out Limerick and if we manage to beat Westmeath we'll go up.

As for the gulf between div 2 and 3 that wouldn't worry me, preparing for that level is what the managers job is to do. Mickey Harte seems happy enough to move his team straight up.

Did anyone find out about the championship draws? 

Or promotion/ relegation in the leagues?

what about that other new club that started last year in North Belfast? Have heard anything about them

Henry Joy's

From what I have heard all is not well there

On another note entirely congratulations to BC on what, as far as I know, is wolfe tones first points ever in the league?? (It is isn't it?)

Not sure what happened back in the 60's but certainly the first points of the new club. A bit hoarse today but enjoying seeing them building themselves up. For a club that didn't exist 3 years ago they've fairly built a good solid basis

Local club to me, father of "she who must be obeyed" played for them in 60's and up to they folded in the 70's. He was also the club secretary or Antrim representative at meetings, he showed me the notebooks recording everything of that time. He was presented with a jersey from the new formed club and got choked up about it. He's proud of what they're doing and would go watch the odd match still.
Have been to some of their training sessions and friendly matches, they are going well, lots of numbers, lots of ladies footballers as well, hope they keep at it. North Belfast is too big an area for just 3 clubs

Can anyone please confirm what the arrangements in each division is regarding relegation and promotion? I have heard different schemes from people but just looking clarity

Just how many under 20 league games proceeded on Saturday.....?

2

and for 1 of them games one of the teams only had 15 players, the rest were tied up with county u20/u17 football and hurling squads

What's the verdict on McNulty? It looked pretty bad on the TV

Arm fracture, Season over
So frustrating, was delighted to see him come back. Significant loss

That's what I expected, not good

What's the verdict on McNulty? It looked pretty bad on the TV