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In exile WBGAA1885, got landed a few years back with the job up here, fair to say i really enjoy it now, i feel for Antrim hurling and i believe the problems from what i see and genuine peoples opinions are totally from within. Antrims strong clubs can play anywhere on this island of ours and be in the top 10 in both codes, which proves the clubs are doing exactly what they should be doing. Its when in hits the county stage that it all goes wrong! Now in my thinking thats not as big a problem as some posters and the general supporters think, i believe that the county should do a full clear out from top to bottom, these people have been too long in the job and have achieved nothing, Dublin continually clean house every few years and now in the hurling we are beginning to reap the benefit. I think the Dal lads will win which should prove my point. Have to head WB, enjoyed the exchange, and keep it cool!

Lads catch a grip, your beginning to destroy the site again, just to say Good Luck to Cushendal heading down myself and staying home for a few days, us jacks in the north would love to see the lads go through!!

 Can i just say, that the lads have absolutely no chance against us WBGAA1885. We will give you a lesson that day on physicality and route one hurling!!! The antrim lads will freeze on the big occasion, i too MR believe that the dal will win my only concern is the forwards no killer instinct the FB/HB lines are the best around in Antrim. Mc Manus needs a free role in the Midfield/forward line to do as he wants, if he drops back into a rear position they will loose it for sure. Sad to see the belfast teams falling away, its killing the game in the city, south west seems to be up and comming at a glance.

Got a look at the new experimental rules last night for the 09 NHL/HFL, jesus its a nightmare! Any opinions on this lads, would,nt fancy being a ref this season. MR whats your opinion on these?

im still not sure davinci, i'll tend to believe my man over yours. who was going for the post? i heard tommy lismore was going forward, also heard micky wing.

100% Colonel, this guy lismore went in with a guy called gavin duffy, interviews over these guys walked away! Whoever they are, don,t know them just names to me!

i think that last years minor hurlers and footballers were the best kitted out team minor team i have ever seen. but im not sure about the rest. i think they did go on a few trips also.

davinci, im not saying your lying, but how sure that this is correct? i was speaking to someone who was involved with last yrs minor set up at the weekend and he told me there would be no discussions for a while as there was no rush because they cant train til march anyway

100% Colonel, anything else you hear is BS*** or Spin!

[There was no money available for the team",]

I had seen from the county website no so long ago that they have not been able to fill the post of Minor Hurling managers, was shocked to hear last night that interviews had taken place and these people where told that "There was no money available for the team", two lads in particular wanted to take the minors on the road in 2009 with the seniors and play games while the county where playing the next day, or that morning before the seniors, and they where told in no uncertain terms that this was impossible! Now MR, Minder and Skull that would never happen in the capital city! Its a disgrace, it seems like the Doc just wants his C of Excellence no-matter what the cost.............

Skull, at the time it seemed like a bit of Crack, yes they went to far very quickly, it was different and truth be told we have all egged on people in a lifetime who have been a bit of a fool! The job pulls me all over Europe at times, i don,t get the chance as i said, however for this specific reason i feel that i cannot contribute to extent of you local lads, after all I'm from the capital city, its not my place so to speak, blow in and all that. Altough i think MR does,nt believe me

We all feel comfortable with the board, i just feel that regular contributors took the bait, and MR could suffer because of this. We have a bit of crack as i said, but recently i feel that some contributors have gone too far, which attracts the head bangers, everyone gets involved the stakes rise and one balloon focuses on MR and now his county officials probably know who he is, and his contributions in the future to antrim may suffer in additional roles that he is taking on i.e. Refereeing.

Your County Chairman is a very resourceful man, as are some of his officers. I think senior members of the board like yourself MR, Minder do have have a responsibility to try to keep it real as the say and not get drawn in, as minder seems to have been this morning!

To true MR, well said, i hope it does,nt rebound on you. "Lamb to the Slaughter", and all that. Watch your back.

Skull, unfortunately my job does not allow me the freedom to post on a more regular basis,unlike yourself and others, thats life as they say. I happen to life and work in Antrim, the job involves a lot of travelling and a lot of meetings but heh it pays well. I probably go to more games than a lot of contributors when opportunity arises.

These contributors seem to have been banned for use of foul language, aggressive behaviour etc etc and then i assume the moderaterator deals with them in the appropriate way, however i notice that he seems to be selective in his targets? Some other people seem to get away with it, which kind of makes you think??? Who are the moderators? If you don,t give a F*** then name yourself and stand proud. Looking back you did seem to have a problem with the ASSESSOR and he got the door so to speak.

Minder, catch yourself on, there,s no need for that language in your last posting, your just highlighting all the reasons for these people to continually have a pop at this board. This board has fragmented over the past few months, due to people signing up for the purpose of mixing it, getting banned and then posting on the county website against it. MR,s case is a perfect example and may potentially effect him within the county. some of us are rising to the bait and all it is doing is gradually helping to expose people who felt comfortable giving an informed and personal opinion on the county and what should be done to progress in Hurling and Football.

I for one although not a native, enjoyed comming on and sharing the banter, as of late the fun and enjoyment has gone, and i would,nt contribute as much now, this is exactly what the mixers are hoping to achieve, and MR was subjected to that recently.

Christ come on lads, get this forum back to what it should be, a bit of crac and banter for gaa fans. Not having a go Minder, but lets not lower the tone to the extent of your last posting.

MR not a chance! Not finished just yet, still 1 maybe 2 years in the auld dog yet. Whats the mood in the club after your exit, mc Gourtys going mad are they?

Name : Loyal Antrim fan
26 November 2008
Colleague called me yesterday to check out that other board that only takes cheap shots at our loyal county servants, i was shocked and disgusted to witness a ? Player/Coach named as one of the loyal posters to this site. ? should have more sense, the article was then withdrawn.This gentleman is an active referee in the county, and then posted his admittance to being himself after against the poster who named him. That Board has now withdrawn the posting that named this person, can i ask can the county not do anything about this board and its continual cheap shots at Players officals referees and men and women that commit their time for the good of Antrim Football&Hurling.

Unfortunately we cant do anything about the rubbish that appears on these sites. And yes, someone in these positions ought to have more sense.


Who is this? What have i missed lads, MR is this directed at you by any chance? Looks like whistle blowers are about trying to sabotage the board members. Looking at the posting the county SS have now got some details to go on. Be careful out there lads.

MR i totally disagree, think carrickmore will win, gorts are not the force they used to be, discipline will let them down. I hope i am wrong but you must go with your gut on this one, i say the Tyrone boys will cause an upset. Minder love the compliment.

Disagree lads, carrickmore will be no push over, hard and physical team. I think the Gorts will struggle even more this time around, it will very much depend on their frame of mind, and the referee(Which i hate to say), if the right man is not in the middle the game, it could explode, which as seen in the past the gorts discipline can be very volatile to say the least. I punt for carrickmore on this one? Bad decision though by the CAC, another major boob by the GAA.