Antrim Football Thread

[Milltown Row2]

was told last night that we play Rossa in the semi finals? not sure how true that is at this stage. anyone else heard the draw

Cuchullian's v O D Ross's

and

Kickham's Creggan v St Brigid's

When are these games being played? this weekend?

[Na Glinntí Glasa]

we have the ulster minor against Bellaghy this weekend. not sure of any dates for the U21 football

[Milltown Row2]

we have the ulster minor against Bellaghy this weekend. not sure of any dates for the U21 football

Id say with that team you could do very well, especially on that type of surface at Woodlands, it suits the speed of your players. the goals you scored came from direct football, very refreshing

[Na Glinntí Glasa]

yeah to be fair it was a very good game between the teams. whats refreshing to see is so many teams wanting to play open football and not sit back defending.

all this talk of football being dead and dying yet all ive seen is some great games and fantastic scores

[Milltown Row2]

yeah to be fair it was a very good game between the teams. whats refreshing to see is so many teams wanting to play open football and not sit back defending.

all this talk of football being dead and dying yet all ive seen is some great games and fantastic scores

The problem of senior teams now is the fear of defeat, possession is king, be that 15 men behind the ball or 2 extra defenders.. very rare to seen two teams actually go at it, when they do, it really makes for an entertaining game, that will get knocked out of them come senior though

[bannside]

I'm enjoying it too tbh. Good to see emerging talent and there are plenty of quality players out there at this level. I hope the respective county managements at minor under 21 and senior are all keeping a close eye out.

[Derryboy99]

Come senior the fast flowing football that these u21 teams are showing will be worth nothing , when it comes to Senior football you play how your instructed and to a game plan , there no solo runs 50 yards are pinging points from the 50! Itl be worked into a better position and a shot from the 21! No team wants to shoot at senior level no more. Only player doing it this year was Rian O'Neill from Crossmaglen

[Milltown Row2]

Come senior the fast flowing football that these u21 teams are showing will be worth nothing , when it comes to Senior football you play how your instructed and to a game plan , there no solo runs 50 yards are pinging points from the 50! Itl be worked into a better position and a shot from the 21! No team wants to shoot at senior level no more. Only player doing it this year was Rian O'Neill from Crossmaglen

In saying that I noticed St Enda's hitting long range points during their campaign as teams were defending in high numbers against them, whether they'd be doing that against the better teams I'm not sure..

Every club training session was always about kicking scores, shooting for points.. now its about possession, it takes a good manager to work a system and trust it to beat the blanket defence

[country bumpkin]

Come senior the fast flowing football that these u21 teams are showing will be worth nothing , when it comes to Senior football you play how your instructed and to a game plan , there no solo runs 50 yards are pinging points from the 50! Itl be worked into a better position and a shot from the 21! No team wants to shoot at senior level no more. Only player doing it this year was Rian O'Neill from Crossmaglen

Dunno if you watched Gall's v Cargin in SFC semi, but free flowing football with a lotta long range scores in abundance between arguably still the best two teams in the county.

[country bumpkin]

Dunloy v Rossa on Wed 12th Dec....

[Derryboy99]

Come senior the fast flowing football that these u21 teams are showing will be worth nothing , when it comes to Senior football you play how your instructed and to a game plan , there no solo runs 50 yards are pinging points from the 50! Itl be worked into a better position and a shot from the 21! No team wants to shoot at senior level no more. Only player doing it this year was Rian O'Neill from Crossmaglen

Dunno if you watched Gall's v Cargin in SFC semi, but free flowing football with a lotta long range scores in abundance between arguably still the best two teams in the county.

And if you went to the final you'll have seen the score line of 5-4 and neither team wanting to shoot? Bar Tomas McCann wonder shot from the sideline mid second half. The games going to the dogs.
The ulster final was terrible yday, beggan could have won it 2/3 times for them and choked. And felt the Scotstown red card decision was harsh.

[Derryboy99]

Come senior the fast flowing football that these u21 teams are showing will be worth nothing , when it comes to Senior football you play how your instructed and to a game plan , there no solo runs 50 yards are pinging points from the 50! Itl be worked into a better position and a shot from the 21! No team wants to shoot at senior level no more. Only player doing it this year was Rian O'Neill from Crossmaglen

In saying that I noticed St Enda's hitting long range points during their campaign as teams were defending in high numbers against them, whether they'd be doing that against the better teams I'm not sure..

Every club training session was always about kicking scores, shooting for points.. now its about possession, it takes a good manager to work a system and trust it to beat the blanket defence

It's as simple as following the managers game plan to the death or your off, every young minor talent wants to break onto the senior team and show what he can do (again Cian McConville the year with cross) but if you come on and don't do as the manager instructs it's a crime. I know lads in my own who can kick her 55 yards over the black spot or kick a pass you'd swear he had a sat nav on it to the Mans chest but there made abide by the management teams , play the ball through the hands and work it into scoreable positions. Load of balls in my eyes

[Jeepers Creepers]

Come senior the fast flowing football that these u21 teams are showing will be worth nothing , when it comes to Senior football you play how your instructed and to a game plan , there no solo runs 50 yards are pinging points from the 50! Itl be worked into a better position and a shot from the 21! No team wants to shoot at senior level no more. Only player doing it this year was Rian O'Neill from Crossmaglen

Dunno if you watched Gall's v Cargin in SFC semi, but free flowing football with a lotta long range scores in abundance between arguably still the best two teams in the county.

And if you went to the final you'll have seen the score line of 5-4 and neither team wanting to shoot? Bar Tomas McCann wonder shot from the sideline mid second half. The games going to the dogs.
The ulster final was terrible yday, beggan could have won it 2/3 times for them and choked. And felt the Scotstown red card decision was harsh.

What?

[Derryboy99]

Come senior the fast flowing football that these u21 teams are showing will be worth nothing , when it comes to Senior football you play how your instructed and to a game plan , there no solo runs 50 yards are pinging points from the 50! Itl be worked into a better position and a shot from the 21! No team wants to shoot at senior level no more. Only player doing it this year was Rian O'Neill from Crossmaglen
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Dunno if you watched Gall's v Cargin in SFC semi, but free flowing football with a lotta long range scores in abundance between arguably still the best two teams in the county.

And if you went to the final you'll have seen the score line of 5-4 and neither team wanting to shoot? Bar Tomas McCann wonder shot from the sideline mid second half. The games going to the dogs.
The ulster final was terrible yday, beggan could have won it 2/3 times for them and choked. And felt the Scotstown red card decision was harsh.

What?

Are you blind? Read what I said? Yes the tackle was high and clothesline like but the player was on the way down as he came in to tackle? It's another thing creeping into the game is boys ducking or going down At the smallest hint of a tackle and buying easy frees.

[delgany]

It was the follow up punch with his right  that did for him
Linesman onto ref  right away .Poor tackle in first place  then led to his dismissal . It was hard but fair

What did Magee do to get straight red .   Costly red !