Antrim Football Thread

Started by theskull1, November 09, 2006, 11:48:40 PM

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bannside

Hateful to end up losing a game we had in our grasp, but thank God for the appearance of a few genuine marquee forwards who can kick on into top senior players in due course. McQuillan and Johnston look every inch the real deals and for that we can be hopeful.

Hard luck to all involved, big shift put in by Niall Jackmans management team and players tonight who went out with swords held high.

InnocentByStander

Quote from: bannside on March 30, 2023, 12:10:06 AM
Hateful to end up losing a game we had in our grasp, but thank God for the appearance of a few genuine marquee forwards who can kick on into top senior players in due course. McQuillan and Johnston look every inch the real deals and for that we can be hopeful.

Hard luck to all involved, big shift put in by Niall Jackmans management team and players tonight who went out with swords held high.

Was at the game and some of the decisions made by the ref were scandalous, none the less its one that got away.
Derry will take a some beating full forward line of Matthew Downey Lachlan Murray and Niall O'Donnell. 

Spike

Quote from: bannside on March 30, 2023, 12:10:06 AM
Hateful to end up losing a game we had in our grasp, but thank God for the appearance of a few genuine marquee forwards who can kick on into top senior players in due course. McQuillan and Johnston look every inch the real deals and for that we can be hopeful.

Hard luck to all involved, big shift put in by Niall Jackmans management team and players tonight who went out with swords held high.

would second that.

country bumpkin

#29748
Having contested three minor championship finals in the last few years and taking the title last year, only three figuring on the panel last evening progress looks decidedly slow at Musgrave.

Walter Cronc

Quote from: country bumpkin on March 30, 2023, 01:10:34 PM
Having contested three minor championship finals in the last few years and taking the title last year, only three figuring on the panel last evening progress looks decidedly slow at Musgrave.

With zero gra towards St Brigids. We won 4 ulster minor titles in a row and it took us 10 years (after the first) to win a county title. It takes time CB when you don't have a core at senior level.

bannside

According to Donegal Democrat 7 of that Donegal team last night played for their seniors at some stage during the league. Puts that excellent performance into perspective.

EOC1923

Quote from: country bumpkin on March 30, 2023, 01:10:34 PM
Having contested three minor championship finals in the last few years and taking the title last year, only three figuring on the panel last evening progress looks decidedly slow at Musgrave.
Progress could be sped up if rumours are true today

paddyjohn

Quote from: EOC1923 on March 30, 2023, 02:49:39 PM
Quote from: country bumpkin on March 30, 2023, 01:10:34 PM
Having contested three minor championship finals in the last few years and taking the title last year, only three figuring on the panel last evening progress looks decidedly slow at Musgrave.
Progress could be sped up if rumours are true today

Jim White heading up the road?

Hoof Hearted

Quote from: EOC1923 on March 30, 2023, 02:49:39 PM
Quote from: country bumpkin on March 30, 2023, 01:10:34 PM
Having contested three minor championship finals in the last few years and taking the title last year, only three figuring on the panel last evening progress looks decidedly slow at Musgrave.
Progress could be sped up if rumours are true today

Is that the same rumour thats been going about about 6 months
Treble 6 Nations Fantasy Rugby champion 2008, 2011 & 2012

NatSoSaff

If the Downey influx materialises, what are the expectations for St.Brigids this year?

InnocentByStander

Quote from: NatSoSaff on March 30, 2023, 03:03:58 PM
If the Downey influx materialises, what are the expectations for St.Brigids this year?

Nothing much changes in my opinion, matthew and shea top players Enda is good oran and callum are average, but when the rest of your team is below par you are up against it.
Would maybe take 15 new players to be challengers, top 6 should be their aim.

ck

Quote from: NatSoSaff on March 30, 2023, 03:03:58 PM
If the Downey influx materialises, what are the expectations for St.Brigids this year?

St.Brigids improved a lot over the last couple of years but lack the older heads that most clubs have as their backbone. If the Downeys come in it should be enough to be C/ship contenders. 6 county standard players would propel any club side to success. League results this year have been very poor so far though.

What's the word, is it definitely happening? Still very surprised Lavey arent able to resolve it. From what I hear its a row based on ego and arrogance. Very sad if these lads leave the club that made them.

ck

Quote from: bannside on March 30, 2023, 12:10:06 AM
Hateful to end up losing a game we had in our grasp, but thank God for the appearance of a few genuine marquee forwards who can kick on into top senior players in due course. McQuillan and Johnston look every inch the real deals and for that we can be hopeful.

Hard luck to all involved, big shift put in by Niall Jackmans management team and players tonight who went out with swords held high.

Fair assessment. Jackman has done a good job and it was clear that the work was put in. Very unfortunate last night but a lot of positives and definite talent to come in and bolster senior team.

InnocentByStander

Quote from: ck on March 30, 2023, 03:39:40 PM
Quote from: bannside on March 30, 2023, 12:10:06 AM
Hateful to end up losing a game we had in our grasp, but thank God for the appearance of a few genuine marquee forwards who can kick on into top senior players in due course. McQuillan and Johnston look every inch the real deals and for that we can be hopeful.

Hard luck to all involved, big shift put in by Niall Jackmans management team and players tonight who went out with swords held high.

Fair assessment. Jackman has done a good job and it was clear that the work was put in. Very unfortunate last night but a lot of positives and definite talent to come in and bolster senior team.

From chatting to a number of the players they really liked Jackman

country bumpkin

Quote from: ck on March 30, 2023, 03:39:40 PM
Quote from: bannside on March 30, 2023, 12:10:06 AM
Hateful to end up losing a game we had in our grasp, but thank God for the appearance of a few genuine marquee forwards who can kick on into top senior players in due course. McQuillan and Johnston look every inch the real deals and for that we can be hopeful.

Hard luck to all involved, big shift put in by Niall Jackmans management team and players tonight who went out with swords held high.

Fair assessment. Jackman has done a good job and it was clear that the work was put in. Very unfortunate last night but a lot of positives and definite talent to come in and bolster senior team.

Niall, resident in Toome is a very personable lad and knows his football...
Looked at that 'black card' incident and was a complete joke
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St Brigid's with the Downeys aboard will be hot favs to win Antrim titles at their ease....