Antrim Football Thread

[Saffrongael]

Yes I agree, Boyle, Finnegan(s) and Hynds.

Is Hynds not about 19?

[InnocentByStander]

Yes I agree, Boyle, Finnegan(s) and Hynds.

also, Bryne (great keeper wouldn't start tho) Dowling (he would struggle to get on the reserve team) Stewart

[InnocentByStander]

Yes I agree, Boyle, Finnegan(s) and Hynds.

Is Hynds not about 19?

doesn't matter what age he is he still wouldn't start

[statto]

Being a fantastic player and All Ireland winner does not make you a great a manager

Great post Duine. You can understand Cargin being a bit sore that they don't have players getting game time, them being at top end of Antrim football for a long time.

And I agree that its a hard slog for players falling between two stools, no game minutes for county and zero for club either. Players need to make their own mind up on where the tipping point is here, but as you say this is not particular to one club or one county, its widespread.

Adam Loughran and Dermot McAleese missed most of the league, but are playing out of their skin now for the county. Dommo has stepped up after enduring a horrific year of false promises under previous management, Mick too in goals, and how Ruari Mc Cann (St Marys) was overlooked...I can't find the right words to use.

It's a moving feast and players need to realise they might have to do a year or two apprenticeship, it happens in every county. Ps - Ronan Boyle an excellent example. Hardly kicked a ball in the league, but showed what he can do in training and in challenge games. That has to be rewarded as well regardless of what club you are attached to.

Jeez another dig at past management...and sure the all Ireland medals the hold will jump out of their hands......

Wonder who signed up the present custodian.......

I know plenty of lads with many championship medals that wouldn't get on our thirds at the time

Similarly, there is lads getting on for the last 10mins for Antrim seniors that wouldn't make our club senior team

Theres a number of players STARTING who wouldn't get anywhere near it

Give your head a wobble there are players on Antrim team that wouldn't get anywhere near Cargin team?  Cargin have decent players no doubt but they fell over the line in antrim last year and haven't done anything of note in Ulster despite a number of gos at it in recent years.     

[InnocentByStander]

Being a fantastic player and All Ireland winner does not make you a great a manager

Great post Duine. You can understand Cargin being a bit sore that they don't have players getting game time, them being at top end of Antrim football for a long time.

And I agree that its a hard slog for players falling between two stools, no game minutes for county and zero for club either. Players need to make their own mind up on where the tipping point is here, but as you say this is not particular to one club or one county, its widespread.

Adam Loughran and Dermot McAleese missed most of the league, but are playing out of their skin now for the county. Dommo has stepped up after enduring a horrific year of false promises under previous management, Mick too in goals, and how Ruari Mc Cann (St Marys) was overlooked...I can't find the right words to use.

It's a moving feast and players need to realise they might have to do a year or two apprenticeship, it happens in every county. Ps - Ronan Boyle an excellent example. Hardly kicked a ball in the league, but showed what he can do in training and in challenge games. That has to be rewarded as well regardless of what club you are attached to.

Jeez another dig at past management...and sure the all Ireland medals the hold will jump out of their hands......

Wonder who signed up the present custodian.......

I know plenty of lads with many championship medals that wouldn't get on our thirds at the time

Similarly, there is lads getting on for the last 10mins for Antrim seniors that wouldn't make our club senior team

Theres a number of players STARTING who wouldn't get anywhere near it

Give your head a wobble there are players on Antrim team that wouldn't get anywhere near Cargin team?  Cargin have decent players no doubt but they fell over the line in antrim last year and haven't done anything of note in Ulster despite a number of gos at it in recent years.   

Theres players from our own club on the Antrim team who are not certified starters... Cargin beat Donegal champions and gave AI runners up their toughest test in Ulster no doubt.

[Saffrongael]

Yes I agree, Boyle, Finnegan(s) and Hynds.

Is Hynds not about 19?

doesn't matter what age he is he still wouldn't start

It's a bizarre argument, McEntee (who knows more than most on here I'm guessing) obviously sees something in him that he can develop.

[NorthAntrim]

Lads naming people who give up a large chunk of their life to represent antim doesnt sit well with me. Andy picks his squad, his 15 and makes changes in the game, if a player in your opinion is below par, that is not their fault. Naming them will also not help. Especially young lads.

Why dont we enter Cargin in the TC next year and get a trophy back up the road??

[InnocentByStander]

Yes I agree, Boyle, Finnegan(s) and Hynds.

Is Hynds not about 19?

doesn't matter what age he is he still wouldn't start

It's a bizarre argument, McEntee (who knows more than most on here I'm guessing) obviously sees something in him that he can develop.

It's just my opinion is this board not a place to speak you opinion??
McEntee doesnt even know what clubs some of the players play for...

Also not saying the cub isn't a good player just don't think he would start for cargin

[EOC1923]

Lads naming people who give up a large chunk of their life to represent antim doesnt sit well with me. Andy picks his squad, his 15 and makes changes in the game, if a player in your opinion is below par, that is not their fault. Naming them will also not help. Especially young lads.

Why dont we enter Cargin in the TC next year and get a trophy back up the road??

Petty comment at the end, All about opinions is it not?

[paddyjohn]

Getting a bit personal here lads.

We could all throw stones at other clubs and their players but let's not.

[Milltown Row2]

No no keep her lit

[country bumpkin]

Lads naming people who give up a large chunk of their life to represent antim doesnt sit well with me. Andy picks his squad, his 15 and makes changes in the game, if a player in your opinion is below par, that is not their fault. Naming them will also not help. Especially young lads.

Why dont we enter Cargin in the TC next year and get a trophy back up the road??

Any football teams in North Antrim......Ballycastle..??

[Milltown Row2]

Lads naming people who give up a large chunk of their life to represent antim doesnt sit well with me. Andy picks his squad, his 15 and makes changes in the game, if a player in your opinion is below par, that is not their fault. Naming them will also not help. Especially young lads.

Why dont we enter Cargin in the TC next year and get a trophy back up the road??

Any football teams in North Antrim......Ballycastle..??

Dunloy?  Glenravel?

[NorthAntrim]

Rasharkin, Ballymena, St Endas

[EOC1923]

Getting a bit personal here lads.

We could all throw stones at other clubs and their players but let's not.

Fail to see how commenting on team selection is getting personal, and pointing out a player wouldnt make a strong club team is not an insult its a way of emphasising the point