Antrim Football Thread

[JimStynes]

Hard luck Glenravel. Well done Cargin. Any aghagallon men know how the Armagh final is going?

Our lough shore neighbours won

[Milltown Row2]

On another note Corrigan was in perfect condition considering the weather, and no parking issues 

[bannside]

Cargin banished a lot of painful memories today by both out muscling and outplaying a St Galls team that is plain for all to see past its sell by date. There can be no one who can doubt the JB factor now. He put the discipline and hard work into Cargin after Eamon Mc Cann laid some good foundations before him. Pleased for Tomas. He was my MOM and needed that after missing a penalty a few years ago that cost them the championship. He was class today.

[bannside]

Agree MR, nothing wrong with Corrigan today.  It coped with the small to middle sized crowd adequately.

On another note, when if ever, did all three championships come to the country. It's up to St Brigids now to see if they can halt that statistic in the minor final.

[stiffler]

When is the minor game to be played ?

Pitch coped well with the weather.

Tomas, Paul mc cann, John carron and Ronan Devlin all very good today.

[Glensman]

When is the minor game to be played ?

Pitch coped well with the weather.

Tomas, Paul mc cann, John carron and Ronan Devlin all very good today.

Wed night 8pm. Venue TBC

[Gold]

When is the minor game to be played ?

Pitch coped well with the weather.

Tomas, Paul mc cann, John carron and Ronan Devlin all very good today.

Wed night 8pm. Venue TBC

Always think that matches under lights are like a totally different sport, lights aren't exactly premier league standard and are difficult to play under. Think they should've waited to next weekend

Cargin were full value today. Loss of key Galls players plus the age factor was too much for Galls, plus Cargin were good

Hope they can push on in Ulster, a bit of belief for the full match and there's no reason they can't do well

[Milltown Row2]

When is the minor game to be played ?

Pitch coped well with the weather.

Tomas, Paul mc cann, John carron and Ronan Devlin all very good today.

Wed night 8pm. Venue TBC

Always think that matches under lights are like a totally different sport, lights aren't exactly premier league standard and are difficult to play under. Think they should've waited to next weekend

Cargin were full value today. Loss of key Galls players plus the age factor was too much for Galls, plus Cargin were good

Hope they can push on in Ulster, a bit of belief for the full match and there's no reason they can't do well

I think they certainly can push on... they need that level the whole match and not lose their discipline...

[Mickey Linden]

Who do cargin play now? 12/1 for Ulster I see.  From what I seen today that's value

[Milltown Row2]

Who do cargin play now? 12/1 for Ulster I see.  From what I seen today that's value

Tyrone champions!! I wish we'd have given them a sterner test today, that would have given you a better idea!

But Tyrone club teams haven't a great record in Ulster

[angermanagement]

From a neutrals perspective Cargin very impressive in the 1st half, won all the breaks, took some great points from play and frees.

The goal was top class, similar to the situation Pollock found himself in with about 5 mins gone, one sailed over the bar the other into the top corner and that was the cushion Cargin needed.

Second half was very poor, Cargin did what they had to do. Will do well in Ulster have the power, strength and speed all over the pitch to deal with most teams.

MR2 will there be many retirements now? Has the conveyor belt much talent coming through.

[Milltown Row2]

From a neutrals perspective Cargin very impressive in the 1st half, won all the breaks, took some great points from play and frees.

The goal was top class, similar to the situation Pollock found himself in with about 5 mins gone, one sailed over the bar the other into the top corner and that was the cushion Cargin needed.

Second half was very poor, Cargin did what they had to do. Will do well in Ulster have the power, strength and speed all over the pitch to deal with most teams.

MR2 will there be many retirements now? Has the conveyor belt much talent coming through.

Was asking the same question afterwards, wont be wholesale retirements and the conveyor belt isnt as well run as before but there are some great young lads coming through! Cargin themselves havent had super minor teams but manage to bring along lads that fit into the mould... we are trying to do the same, until then its about bedding lads in... I'm sure some of our lads are disappointed with their own performance today, but they will be back as the rest still not up to it..... yet

[BrendanAntrim]

To be fair to Chris Kerr the penalty was saved rather than missed. if memory serves well it was a great save too.

Minor final to be played on Wednesday night, which suggests Ahoghill as venue - Queens would be ideal but for whatever reason we don't play games there. Thought maybe the two games could be played at separate venues today, given the weather and the forecast a double header was off the cards.

[Na Glinntí Glasa]

Very disappointed that the minor game was called off. Bus booked, team meals booked etc all had to be cancelled last moment. the fellas were all on the bus and ready to go.

Now wednesday night at either the Dub, ballymena or Ahoghill.

[AntrimRealist]

To be fair to Chris Kerr the penalty was saved rather than missed. if memory serves well it was a great save too.

Minor final to be played on Wednesday night, which suggests Ahoghill as venue - Queens would be ideal but for whatever reason we don't play games there. Thought maybe the two games could be played at separate venues today, given the weather and the forecast a double header was off the cards.

John Brennan's comments in the Irish news are as arrogant as you can get. I didn't see him falling over himself to take the Cargin job when St Galls were at their peak. To suggest Cargin are too good for Antrim is an insult. Hopefully the Tyrone champions will put them in their place