Casement Park in line for major overhaul - 40,000 all seater Stadium.

[RadioGAAGAA]

Antrim's bluff has been called. Presumably Ulster GAA have had legal advice. What cards have Antrim got to play? Not turning up will only embarass themselves I reckon, plus the fines that will go with it.

How the f**k would refusing to play a home fixture ~40 miles away from the designated home ground under the orders of the same organising body that took the home stadium off Antrim, that could have held the fixture without issue, over a decade ago and has continually screwed redevelopment that up since be an embarrassment to Antrim?

[RadioGAAGAA]

This should also serve as a catalyst for Antrim GAA (everyone involved) to start demanding that Ulster GAA get Casement built with the £120 million they have instead of rolling over and having their bellies tickled like they have for the last 15 years.

Definitely - time for the Ulster Council to start building what they can afford with what money they have or hand over the deeds and get out.

[Sportacus]

This should also serve as a catalyst for Antrim GAA (everyone involved) to start demanding that Ulster GAA get Casement built with the £120 million they have instead of rolling over and having their bellies tickled like they have for the last 15 years.

Definitely - time for the Ulster Council to start building what they can afford with what money they have or hand over the deeds and get out.

They'd rather chase their pipe dream at Antrim's expense. The latest one was blaming Gordon Lyons. I've said it before, round up whatever money is on the table, build a stadium to match, and never let the British Government darken the door.
I really hope the Antrim players and management stand their ground. 

[ONeill]

Would love Armagh supporters to boycott it too.

[bannside]

GPA backing Antrims stance, including fair play, Armagh players. Now it gets really interesting.

[Armagh18]

Would love Armagh supporters to boycott it too.

Hopefully.

Good chance to watch a training session though if Antrim don't turn up!

Not ideal preparation for a likely semi final against Tyrone though.

[thewobbler]

To be honest, at this point, based on Antrim's statements:

Ulster Council have no option but to eject Antrim from the Ulster Championship.

And Central Council have no option but to back Ulster up and double down, by ejecting them from the Tailteann.

Otherwise there's no point in having competition rules and competition organisers.

[AustinPowers]

This should also serve as a catalyst for Antrim GAA (everyone involved) to start demanding that Ulster GAA get Casement built with the £120 million they have instead of rolling over and having their bellies tickled like they have for the last 15 years.

Definitely - time for the Ulster Council to start building what they can afford with what money they have or hand over the deeds and get out.

Yep , absolutely.

Just start building  the feckin thing

[JoG2]

To be honest, at this point, based on Antrim's statements:

Ulster Council have no option but to eject Antrim from the Ulster Championship.

And Central Council have no option but to back Ulster up and double down, by ejecting them from the Tailteann.

Otherwise there's no point in having competition rules and competition organisers.

Or a draw with first team out with home advantage... Money is front, middle and centre here, as is the way of the world

[thewobbler]

To be honest, at this point, based on Antrim's statements:

Ulster Council have no option but to eject Antrim from the Ulster Championship.

And Central Council have no option but to back Ulster up and double down, by ejecting them from the Tailteann.

Otherwise there's no point in having competition rules and competition organisers.

Or a draw with first team out with home advantage... Money is front, middle and centre here, as is the way of the world

It's not just about money.

But at same time, if the Antrim footballers are happy to receive 25% of their mileage, and 25% of their meals, and 25% of their insurance coverage for the season. Well then they'd have a stronger argument.

Greed is a two way street.

[gallsman]

GPA backing Antrims stance, including fair play, Armagh players. Now it gets really interesting.

Is the GPA specifically backing the stance? All I read is that they issued a statement at the request and on behalf of the Antrim players. Those aren't the same things.

[Sportacus]

To be honest, at this point, based on Antrim's statements:

Ulster Council have no option but to eject Antrim from the Ulster Championship.

And Central Council have no option but to back Ulster up and double down, by ejecting them from the Tailteann.

Otherwise there's no point in having competition rules and competition organisers.

Or a draw with first team out with home advantage... Money is front, middle and centre here, as is the way of the world

It's not just about money.

But at same time, if the Antrim footballers are happy to receive 25% of their mileage, and 25% of their meals, and 25% of their insurance coverage for the season. Well then they'd have a stronger argument.

Greed is a two way street.

Not even sure what you're on about, but fairly sure it's the worst take I've seen in a long time.

[thewobbler]

It's not a take.

It's a grounding in reality.

The competition committee have rules in place for venues that outrank the rules for home and away draws.

These rules are in place to ensure the competition can fulfil its remit as the premier GAA tournament in Ulster.

It's the draw of these tournaments that provides the financial flex to provide mileage, meals and medical care for players.

Antrim's players and management have gone to war carrying buckets and spades. It's a f**king nonsense.

[JoG2]

It's not a take.

It's a grounding in reality.

The competition committee have rules in place for venues that outrank the rules for home and away draws.

These rules are in place to ensure the competition can fulfil its remit as the premier GAA tournament in Ulster.

It's the draw of these tournaments that provides the financial flex to provide mileage, meals and medical care for players.

Antrim's players and management have gone to war carrying buckets and spades. It's a f**king nonsense.

Were you wearing a suit whilst typing this reply? Utter corporate word salad

[Hectic]

It's not a take.

It's a grounding in reality.

The competition committee have rules in place for venues that outrank the rules for home and away draws.

These rules are in place to ensure the competition can fulfil its remit as the premier GAA tournament in Ulster.

It's the draw of these tournaments that provides the financial flex to provide mileage, meals and medical care for players.

Antrim's players and management have gone to war carrying buckets and spades. It's a f**king nonsense.

What is the written criteria?  Is there a minimum capacity required or other logistical considerations?

If signed up to a competition then I assume signed up to that written criteria.

Be interesting to see it.

And should remove any argument.

Or we could just make sh!t up and debate that.