Antrim Football Thread

[Spike]

That defeat to Loughgeil will either make or break Dunloy. They're now under pressure to salvage something from their season which is in serious danger of becoming a damp squib.

[Milltown Row2]

That defeat to Loughguile will either make or break Dunloy. They're now under pressure to salvage something from their season which is in serious danger of becoming a damp squib.

Their underage has had a fantastic year in both codes so they are doing better than most clubs..

Getting to 2 senior finals in both codes would hardly be described as a damp squid, would like to see a better club this year in Antrim to be fair

[imtommygunn]

These boys are used to winning though. Different if that's a stretch for your club.

[Spike]

Well a final and Semi final they were supposed to cruise, the loss of the 5-in-a-row chance and with the bigger picture of an All Ireland assault in the bin now.  They are an extremely well run club but the possibility of empty handed Senior teams after so much promise just a week ago makes nervous reading

[NAG1]

Well a final and Semi final they were supposed to cruise, the loss of the 5-in-a-row chance and with the bigger picture of an All Ireland assault in the bin now.  They are an extremely well run club but the possibility of empty handed Senior teams after so much promise just a week ago makes nervous reading

Spike doing some digging here 

[Spike]

lol I really am not. I'm just calling it as I see it. There is pressure on both teams now.  Last week all the pressure was on Cargin, with some on Dunloy to get a historic double.  Now the situation has altered dramatically with Dunloy playing (as I see it) to save their season.  The pressure on Cargin as favourites remains the same as last week.

[imtommygunn]

Yeah I agree as I think Dunloy losing is a game changer completely. Previously it was nothing to lose but it has completely changed. If they'd won the hurling this was bonus territory.

[NAG1]

Yeah I agree as I think Dunloy losing is a game changer completely. Previously it was nothing to lose but it has completely changed. If they'd won the hurling this was bonus territory.

Do you think this makes Dunloy more or less dangerous?

No hurling final to hold back for the following week, a total free hit at a team no one expects them to even compete with.

Looking at it IMO this would have been the scenario that Cargin would have been dreading.

Still making Cargin huge favourites but the attempts to try and deflect the pressure are genuinely funny.

[Milltown Row2]

Yeah I agree as I think Dunloy losing is a game changer completely. Previously it was nothing to lose but it has completely changed. If they'd won the hurling this was bonus territory.

a now Div 3 team gets to a senior county final is bonus territory I'd say

[Dunsilly King]

That is not Dunloys D3 team, they'll play next season inn that league. The team on Sunday is their senior championship team. This is for slow learners

[Milltown Row2]

That is not Dunloys D3 team, they'll play next season inn that league. The team on Sunday is their senior championship team. This is for slow learners

You are defo slow learner on taking the piss!! Again

[InnocentByStander]

I know theres a thread for it, but surely Casement will get pushed on now. Has there ever been a new Head contractor appointed as i know they original ones who were also doing in the new stand at anfield recently went bust. Maybe a few million from the English FA to get the bid over the line wouldn't go a miss...

[Milltown Row2]

I know theres a thread for it, but surely Casement will get pushed on now. Has there ever been a new Head contractor appointed as i know they original ones who were also doing in the new stand at anfield recently went bust. Maybe a few million from the English FA to get the bid over the line wouldn't go a miss...

The government are busted flushes at the minute and any money the Tories have they'll be spending it on keeping their voters happy i'd say..

That said it seems now that the place is getting the green light in terms of the games it might be a joint effort by Dublin, Croke the FA and the government to get it over the line!

Just need (as you have said) a builder ready to commit to it !

[InnocentByStander]

I know theres a thread for it, but surely Casement will get pushed on now. Has there ever been a new Head contractor appointed as i know they original ones who were also doing in the new stand at anfield recently went bust. Maybe a few million from the English FA to get the bid over the line wouldn't go a miss...

The government are busted flushes at the minute and any money the Tories have they'll be spending it on keeping their voters happy i'd say..

That said it seems now that the place is getting the green light in terms of the games it might be a joint effort by Dublin, Croke the FA and the government to get it over the line!

Just need (as you have said) a builder ready to commit to it !

Anyone in the know among the fourm, if its up for tender or anything again?

[Spike]

Yeah I agree as I think Dunloy losing is a game changer completely. Previously it was nothing to lose but it has completely changed. If they'd won the hurling this was bonus territory.

I'd 2nd that, Mostly the same fellows. Its all or nothing now for both clubs.