Antrim Football Thread

[Belfast GAA man]

Good to hear and happy new years
Be good to see the team put in mckenna cup on wed

[rogercasement]

Back for one post only.
Happy new year to all, apart from MR11 Rasharkin and Ahoghill.

[NatSoSaff]

is squad announced?

Seen some new Rossa men, some younger Cargin lads, less Lamhs players, some new and old St Brigid's ones, good representation of Moneyglass players, not many from PG1 and the usual Creggan lads, couple of aghagallon, one from my club, was hoping more, one from the Johnnies

Would imagine squad will be announced in the new year when they can actually start training

Happy New year folks.....glad to hear Michael Mc Cann is set for a visit with a surgeon soon....no plans on retirement in the immediate future.....

Requiring surgery doesn't sound overly positive for County football this year either CB!

[country bumpkin]

is squad announced?

Seen some new Rossa men, some younger Cargin lads, less Lamhs players, some new and old St Brigid's ones, good representation of Moneyglass players, not many from PG1 and the usual Creggan lads, couple of aghagallon, one from my club, was hoping more, one from the Johnnies

Would imagine squad will be announced in the new year when they can actually start training

Happy New year folks.....glad to hear Michael Mc Cann is set for a visit with a surgeon soon....no plans on retirement in the immediate future.....

Requiring surgery doesn't sound overly positive for County football this year either CB!

County football is a question.....but must wait and see.....

[keep her low this half]

is squad announced?

Seen some new Rossa men, some younger Cargin lads, less Lamhs players, some new and old St Brigid's ones, good representation of Moneyglass players, not many from PG1 and the usual Creggan lads, couple of aghagallon, one from my club, was hoping more, one from the Johnnies

Would imagine squad will be announced in the new year when they can actually start training

Happy New year folks.....glad to hear Michael Mc Cann is set for a visit with a surgeon soon....no plans on retirement in the immediate future.....

Requiring surgery doesn't sound overly positive for County football this year either CB!

County football is a question.....but must wait and see.....

One of the many advantages of the split season is that club players can have operations in December/January and be fully fit and available for club championship come August. Obviously doesn't work so well for county footballers like Mick who are on the go 12 months a year but in the longer term I could see it extending the playing career of quite a few club players.

[Rodger Mona]

Anyone heard any reports of the club leagues being pushed back to allow greater participation of county players and facilitate a properly split season from county to club? Heard wind of that in other counties but not sure if Antrims leagues will commence around March again. Could imagine a condensed club season with the amount of dual players in the county could create its own problems

[country bumpkin]

Just heard Gilly Mc Ilhatton has passed away...A legend in our county....
May his Saffron Soul Rest in Peace...

[ck]

Anyone know if a county squad has been released yet?

[keep her low this half]

Just heard Gilly Mc Ilhatton has passed away...A legend in our county....
May his Saffron Soul Rest in Peace...

Gilly was the heart and soul of his club for many many years. So many great stories about him as a mentor.
RIP

[Milltown Row2]

Just heard Gilly Mc Ilhatton has passed away...A legend in our county....
May his Saffron Soul Rest in Peace...

Gilly was the heart and soul of his club for many many years. So many great stories about him as a mentor.
RIP

I'm old enough to have played against him!! They were struggling for a team and he started in the corner, he was told by his sons to stay away in the corner just to make the 15 (think he was about 60), though he couldn't help himself and away he was up and down the pitch chasing the ball, he managed to pull on a ball and it ended up in the net, first time I saw a man in trousers and shirt scoring a goal in Div 2 hurling!!

[NatSoSaff]

Getting the tea flask ready here for the trip to Armagh. Hoping for an encouraging evening!

[imtommygunn]

Team up on social media I see. Inexperienced but that's what the McKenna cup is for. A bit more experience on the bench if need be though.

[Milltown Row2]

Good crowd there in Armagh, but Antrim up against it! 1-2 down after 7 minutes

[Milltown Row2]

1-10 0-04....

It's a division one team playing against div 3 and it shows

Couple of wides but chances are few and far between for Antrim

Had to laugh at the commentary Antrim have 15 behind the ball here, next Antrim attack Armagh did same, nothing said!!

[JimStynes]

Antrim were shocking tonight. Probably one of the biggest crowds antrim will play in front of before the championship. Armagh played 2 teams tonight so they were nowhere near full strength either. A lot of work to do but it's still only the start of January.