Antrim Football Thread

[NAG1]

Boys training for Sigerson, club under twenty one, county under 21 and county seniors should be fit enough when leagues start. Be more worried about burning out before the business end of the club season tbh. A couple of our lads have had NO break at all during the winter.

Im only talking about a couple of players in our club, but its important the club gets something out of them too at the business end.

Well then 'Manage' them, if you want them right at the right time its your managers job to ensure that.

[Milltown Row2]

Boys training for Sigerson, club under twenty one, county under 21 and county seniors should be fit enough when leagues start. Be more worried about burning out before the business end of the club season tbh. A couple of our lads have had NO break at all during the winter.

Im only talking about a couple of players in our club, but its important the club gets something out of them too at the business end.

Well then 'Manage' them, if you want them right at the right time its your managers job to ensure that.

Let them rest over a certain period, do no harm to miss a league game the odd time. Loughgiel seem to do ok and we've managed in the past to work a long season with the business end of things. Christ when I was that age ya never stopped, hurling football, sometimes 3 games at the weekend!

[bannside]

Its not a unique problem, but I got to see up close just how difficult it was for a player (my son) to manage an almost impossible situation. Thankfully a couple of those commitments have passed (Sigerson and club under 21) and county under 21 is still going for the minute but should filter out in a matter of days (hopefully not) or a matter of weeks.

To be fair the club senior manager is more than understanding, and I cant really fault any of the managers involved who were happy to "cut some slack" from time to time.

In a way its a great position for a lad to be in, but 100% needs managers to be onside with burn out potential. My feeling is that most are now quite mature in their outlook, so the penny is dropping. I think every coaching qualification course now from foundation to level two (or is it level three  now) puts a big emphasis on burnout, so there is much more education surrounding the matter.

[bannside]

Worth noting that our minor footballers had a good victory against Fermanagh at the weekend. Like the look of this bunch this year.They play Derry on Saturday so that will tell us a bit more.

[Milltown Row2]

Worth noting that our minor footballers had a good victory against Fermanagh at the weekend. Like the look of this bunch this year.They play Derry on Saturday so that will tell us a bit more.

Who were beat handy by Tyrone I noticed

[bannside]

Thoughts turning to Newry tomorrow night. Anyone hear why it couldn't be hosted at the Dub?

Going down with a proper fighting chance, but we will need to be much more expansive if we are to beat them. The main explosive energy was coming only from Owen Gallagher, and he cant be expected to make those lung bursting runs on his own, without proper support.

There are several players who specialise on making "yards" with the ball for their clubs - breaking tackles and getting forward at speed. But they werent doing that last week in the Athletic grounds. Paddy Mc Bride, Niall Delargy and Marc Mc Garry are all good at getting forward and supporting the play. They must provide this aspect of their game tomorrow night. Standing marking their men is too easy for their opponents. They should be putting their men on the back foot - make them mark you!

We need much more pace at centre half forward too. Id have Dermot Mc Aleese in there from the start.

Would like to see Moses and Ruairi Mc Cann start, and does anyone know why isnt Matt Fitzpatrick on the panel? Great player.

If we get a few of these basics right we should have a great chance.

[imtommygunn]

Thoughts turning to Newry tomorrow night. Anyone hear why it couldn't be hosted at the Dub?

Going down with a proper fighting chance, but we will need to be much more expansive if we are to beat them. The main explosive energy was coming only from Owen Gallagher, and he cant be expected to make those lung bursting runs on his own, without proper support.

There are several players who specialise on making "yards" with the ball for their clubs - breaking tackles and getting forward at speed. But they werent doing that last week in the Athletic grounds. Paddy Mc Bride, Niall Delargy and Marc Mc Garry are all good at getting forward and supporting the play. They must provide this aspect of their game tomorrow night. Standing marking their men is too easy for their opponents. They should be putting their men on the back foot - make them mark you!

We need much more pace at centre half forward too. Id have Dermot Mc Aleese in there from the start.

Would like to see Moses and Ruairi Mc Cann start, and does anyone know why isnt Matt Fitzpatrick on the panel? Great player.

If we get a few of these basics right we should have a great chance.

Haven't heard BS. I'd prefer a full back not to be making too many yards mind you!!

[Gold]

Thoughts turning to Newry tomorrow night. Anyone hear why it couldn't be hosted at the Dub?

Going down with a proper fighting chance, but we will need to be much more expansive if we are to beat them. The main explosive energy was coming only from Owen Gallagher, and he cant be expected to make those lung bursting runs on his own, without proper support.

There are several players who specialise on making "yards" with the ball for their clubs - breaking tackles and getting forward at speed. But they werent doing that last week in the Athletic grounds. Paddy Mc Bride, Niall Delargy and Marc Mc Garry are all good at getting forward and supporting the play. They must provide this aspect of their game tomorrow night. Standing marking their men is too easy for their opponents. They should be putting their men on the back foot - make them mark you!

We need much more pace at centre half forward too. Id have Dermot Mc Aleese in there from the start.

Would like to see Moses and Ruairi Mc Cann start, and does anyone know why isnt Matt Fitzpatrick on the panel? Great player.

If we get a few of these basics right we should have a great chance.

Cant use the Dub as you cant play the Anthem there--a requirement of the competition is that it is played before all games--QUB are non-political so refuse to play anthems there. Therefore there is no other pitch with a stand and floodlights available.

Poor that its in Newry

[Jeepers Creepers]

They could play 'Ghost-town' by the Specials like that epsiode in Fr Ted.

[bannside]

Disappointing all right but there should be a great atmosphere in Newry too.

Our full back would have his hands full with O Hanlon alright ITG. Those three I mentioned were operating as half backs though and personally I though Gallagher was crying out for someone to support his runs.

I understand that the Armagh HF line is very strong too, and will need careful attention ...BUT.... sometimes the best form of defence is attack. Its the way the game is going - you need to get your engines into the game. And I thought some were standing off a bit last week.

Think Aaron Kernan, Ryan Mc Hugh, Karl Lacey, James Loughrey, Sean Leo Mc Goldrick etc. The risk is there that if the move breaks down your team can be caught in possession, but the most of the time their running is a positive contribution.

As I said earlier Gallagher cant do this on his own.

[brendanbelfast]

Team / squad. This is the whole squad.

Antrim U21 football Championship replay V Armagh
1. Ronan Hanna Naomh Seamas
2. Conor O Rawe Naomh Treasa
3. Emmet Killough Naomh Uile 
4. Mark Mc Garry Lamh Dhearg
5. Finbar O'Neill Ahoghill
6. Nial Delargy Mhic Asmaint (capt)
7. Ruairi Wilson Naomh Gall
8. Donal Nugent Naomh Eoin
9. Owen Gallagher Naomh Seosamh
10. Ryan Murray Lamh Dhearg
11. Dermot Mc Aleese Mhic Asmaint
12. Padriag Nugent Naomh Eoin
13. Patrick McBride Naomh Eoin
14 Ronan Mc Grady Naomh Brid
15 Loughlin Mc Curdy Naomh Eoin

16 Tiernan Hughes Ciceaim Ard Eoin
17 Mathew Lappin Lamh Dhearg
18 Oisin Hamill Naomh Seosamh
19 Andrew Flood Naomh Seamus
20 Gerard Mc Corley Clann na hEireann
21 Kevin Quinn Lamh Dhearg
22. Peter McReynold Naomh Uile
23 Ruiari Mc Cann Ciceam Creagan
24 Declan McCann Ciceam Creagan
25. Gary Lennon Padraig Sairseil
26. Ciaran Loney Naomh Seosamh
27. Murtagh McKeague Creggan
28. Conor McCann Creggan
29. Conor Hamill Glenavy
30. Donal Doherty Lamh Dhearg
31. Ryan Lynch Rasharkin

[DuffleKing]

Thoughts turning to Newry tomorrow night. Anyone hear why it couldn't be hosted at the Dub?

Going down with a proper fighting chance, but we will need to be much more expansive if we are to beat them. The main explosive energy was coming only from Owen Gallagher, and he cant be expected to make those lung bursting runs on his own, without proper support.

There are several players who specialise on making "yards" with the ball for their clubs - breaking tackles and getting forward at speed. But they werent doing that last week in the Athletic grounds. Paddy Mc Bride, Niall Delargy and Marc Mc Garry are all good at getting forward and supporting the play. They must provide this aspect of their game tomorrow night. Standing marking their men is too easy for their opponents. They should be putting their men on the back foot - make them mark you!

We need much more pace at centre half forward too. Id have Dermot Mc Aleese in there from the start.

Would like to see Moses and Ruairi Mc Cann start, and does anyone know why isnt Matt Fitzpatrick on the panel? Great player.

If we get a few of these basics right we should have a great chance.

Cant use the Dub as you cant play the Anthem there--a requirement of the competition is that it is played before all games--QUB are non-political so refuse to play anthems there. Therefore there is no other pitch with a stand and floodlights available.

Poor that its in Newry

They defo played the anthem at the Sigerson and Fitzgibbon finals - twas on the tele

[Gold]

Thoughts turning to Newry tomorrow night. Anyone hear why it couldn't be hosted at the Dub?

Going down with a proper fighting chance, but we will need to be much more expansive if we are to beat them. The main explosive energy was coming only from Owen Gallagher, and he cant be expected to make those lung bursting runs on his own, without proper support.

There are several players who specialise on making "yards" with the ball for their clubs - breaking tackles and getting forward at speed. But they werent doing that last week in the Athletic grounds. Paddy Mc Bride, Niall Delargy and Marc Mc Garry are all good at getting forward and supporting the play. They must provide this aspect of their game tomorrow night. Standing marking their men is too easy for their opponents. They should be putting their men on the back foot - make them mark you!

We need much more pace at centre half forward too. Id have Dermot Mc Aleese in there from the start.

Would like to see Moses and Ruairi Mc Cann start, and does anyone know why isnt Matt Fitzpatrick on the panel? Great player.

If we get a few of these basics right we should have a great chance.

Cant use the Dub as you cant play the Anthem there--a requirement of the competition is that it is played before all games--QUB are non-political so refuse to play anthems there. Therefore there is no other pitch with a stand and floodlights available.

Poor that its in Newry

They defo played the anthem at the Sigerson and Fitzgibbon finals - twas on the tele

They did. And apparentely got heavily fined for doin so.

[DuffleKing]

They fined themselves?

[bannside]

The best of luck to Fitzy, Gerard and the lads tonight in Pairc Esler. Its there to be won.