Antrim Football Thread

[BrendanAntrim]

The two teams are operating on different levels. Armagh looked very strong, maybe they will carry the momentum from their strong season last year into 2023. We were never competitive at any stage this evening, division 3 will be different but stern tests await there too.

[JimStynes]

The two teams are operating on different levels. Armagh looked very strong, maybe they will carry the momentum from their strong season last year into 2023. We were never competitive at any stage this evening, division 3 will be different but stern tests await there too.

Doesn't look like there's any scores in the forward line

[EOC1923]

Feared the worst when I seen the team, particularly from midfield back.

[Sportacus]

Decades of nothing at underage - is anyone expecting anything better?  Every year we round up a squad and make the most of it, that's our lot.  Only 4 or 5 clubs have been putting in the requisite effort at underage so the conveyor belt is barely turning.  Tired old arguments.

[Milltown Row2]

New manager new system some new players and a div 3 team playing a div 1 team away from home who were in the 14 finals last year on the 4th of Jan!!

Some serious expectations here, lets judge us when we play a team at our standard, these are pre season warm up games

People stating the obvious and fearing the worst, tired old posts

[EOC1923]

New manager new system some new players and a div 3 team playing a div 1 team away from home who were in the 14 finals last year on the 4th of Jan!!

Some serious expectations here, lets judge us when we play a team at our standard, these are pre season warm up games

People stating the obvious and fearing the worst, tired old posts

No reading into result, Were a Division 3 team and Armagh with continuity from recent years progress meant getting close to them would be hard. One concern is the fact out of last years senior semi finalists (which is 60 odd players) we only had 3 on the in the starting team. Looking at the subs this isn't going to change. Managers can only play players who commit so hopefully the team improves as the year goes on.

[NatSoSaff]

Gee whiz lads, give the heads a wobble. Positives are that we look to be making strides physically, a few new players were blooded against top opposition, new management got to look at players in a competitive setting and a couple of prospects looked like they can step up and make an impact in division 3 this year. I'm always amused that the mud slinging comes from the eejits who didn't actually travel to the game and likely didn't bother watching online either. I'd be expecting a more competitive game against Cavan on Sunday. Maybe you boys will brave the mild drizzle and head to portglenone for it.

[Caesar]

New manager new system some new players and a div 3 team playing a div 1 team away from home who were in the 14 finals last year on the 4th of Jan!!

Some serious expectations here, lets judge us when we play a team at our standard, these are pre season warm up games

People stating the obvious and fearing the worst, tired old posts

No reading into result, Were a Division 3 team and Armagh with continuity from recent years progress meant getting close to them would be hard. One concern is the fact out of last years senior semi finalists (which is 60 odd players) we only had 3 on the in the starting team. Looking at the subs this isn't going to change. Managers can only play players who commit so hopefully the team improves as the year goes on.

Fair question. Why are there so few players from Cargin, Creggan and Portglenone? At least there's a few Aghagallon men up, with Adam Loughran and Eunan Walshe notable absences?

[country bumpkin]

Gee whiz lads, give the heads a wobble. Positives are that we look to be making strides physically, a few new players were blooded against top opposition, new management got to look at players in a competitive setting and a couple of prospects looked like they can step up and make an impact in division 3 this year. I'm always amused that the mud slinging comes from the eejits who didn't actually travel to the game and likely didn't bother watching online either. I'd be expecting a more competitive game against Cavan on Sunday. Maybe you boys will brave the mild drizzle and head to portglenone for it.

Yep.....Mc Ginley got a kicking all last year despite starting with a win in Mc Kenna and giving Donegal a game in round two..
No representatives from the county champs starting...resting up after a lengthy 2022 campaign....
Times will get better......

[JimStynes]

New manager new system some new players and a div 3 team playing a div 1 team away from home who were in the 14 finals last year on the 4th of Jan!!

Some serious expectations here, lets judge us when we play a team at our standard, these are pre season warm up games

People stating the obvious and fearing the worst, tired old posts

No reading into result, Were a Division 3 team and Armagh with continuity from recent years progress meant getting close to them would be hard. One concern is the fact out of last years senior semi finalists (which is 60 odd players) we only had 3 on the in the starting team. Looking at the subs this isn't going to change. Managers can only play players who commit so hopefully the team improves as the year goes on.

Fair question. Why are there so few players from Cargin, Creggan and Portglenone? At least there's a few Aghagallon men up, with Adam Loughran and Eunan Walshe notable absences?

Adam is injured and Eunan has stepped away.

[country bumpkin]

New manager new system some new players and a div 3 team playing a div 1 team away from home who were in the 14 finals last year on the 4th of Jan!!

Some serious expectations here, lets judge us when we play a team at our standard, these are pre season warm up games

People stating the obvious and fearing the worst, tired old posts

No reading into result, Were a Division 3 team and Armagh with continuity from recent years progress meant getting close to them would be hard. One concern is the fact out of last years senior semi finalists (which is 60 odd players) we only had 3 on the in the starting team. Looking at the subs this isn't going to change. Managers can only play players who commit so hopefully the team improves as the year goes on.

Fair question. Why are there so few players from Cargin, Creggan and Portglenone? At least there's a few Aghagallon men up, with Adam Loughran and Eunan Walshe notable absences?

Adam is injured and Eunan has stepped away.

The problem is that ambition to gain success really requires full commitment from a healthy squad.
Such requires 5 sessions per week nothing less..

Anything less without firm reasons may well see a return to the basement....

[general_lee]

New manager new system some new players and a div 3 team playing a div 1 team away from home who were in the 14 finals last year on the 4th of Jan!!

Some serious expectations here, lets judge us when we play a team at our standard, these are pre season warm up games

People stating the obvious and fearing the worst, tired old posts

No reading into result, Were a Division 3 team and Armagh with continuity from recent years progress meant getting close to them would be hard. One concern is the fact out of last years senior semi finalists (which is 60 odd players) we only had 3 on the in the starting team. Looking at the subs this isn't going to change. Managers can only play players who commit so hopefully the team improves as the year goes on.

From the 60 odd players involved in the Armagh senior semi finalists only two started for Armagh last night.

[EOC1923]

New manager new system some new players and a div 3 team playing a div 1 team away from home who were in the 14 finals last year on the 4th of Jan!!

Some serious expectations here, lets judge us when we play a team at our standard, these are pre season warm up games

People stating the obvious and fearing the worst, tired old posts

No reading into result, Were a Division 3 team and Armagh with continuity from recent years progress meant getting close to them would be hard. One concern is the fact out of last years senior semi finalists (which is 60 odd players) we only had 3 on the in the starting team. Looking at the subs this isn't going to change. Managers can only play players who commit so hopefully the team improves as the year goes on.

From the 60 odd players involved in the Armagh senior semi finalists only two started for Armagh last night.

Do you think Armagh might have more quality players at their disposal than Antrim?

[Lár na páirce 1]

New manager new system some new players and a div 3 team playing a div 1 team away from home who were in the 14 finals last year on the 4th of Jan!!

Some serious expectations here, lets judge us when we play a team at our standard, these are pre season warm up games

People stating the obvious and fearing the worst, tired old posts

No reading into result, Were a Division 3 team and Armagh with continuity from recent years progress meant getting close to them would be hard. One concern is the fact out of last years senior semi finalists (which is 60 odd players) we only had 3 on the in the starting team. Looking at the subs this isn't going to change. Managers can only play players who commit so hopefully the team improves as the year goes on.

Fair question. Why are there so few players from Cargin, Creggan and Portglenone? At least there's a few Aghagallon men up, with Adam Loughran and Eunan Walshe notable absences?

Were only a few asked up as far as I know and mostly injured

[geezer]

Anyone actually expecting a different result? Armagh could have very easily gotten to the AI final last year. They are miles ahead of Antrim.

McEntee using this competition as it should, to test new players out. Will be the same on sunday.

Relax.