Antrim Football Thread

EOC1923 · November 23, 2020, 05:16:12 PM

Decision made so its either get behind the man now, or dont up to yourself.
Sounds like Madden has more fans in Creggan than in Portglenone. Maybe Madden will be back at the helm in Creggan as hes now job hunting and hes so highly thought of there.

the goal was on · November 23, 2020, 05:36:26 PM

Enda Mc ginlay thinks it gonna be a split season and that's why Steven o Neil can double job. Not sure that will be the case. If Antrim draw Derry in championship there is some conflict there! Fair play Stevie though , must love helping Antrim and Derry football!!

Cranfield · November 23, 2020, 06:12:42 PM

EOC we are quite happy with the McNulty brothers in Creggan so we won't be bringing Madden or any previous managers back.

I have no inside knowledge of the process BS merely going by EMG interviews since the Cavan game which seemed to suggest he was considering the role.

We got two ex Tyrone all-stars with limited experience but undoubted potential. I've seen a time we might have jumped at that so it's not a bad appointment just not my preference as stated.

I'll be behind the team no matter who's in charge. Do people see many new faces being brought in? From ourselves I'd like to see Ruairi McCann and the Smalls back in and a few cargin men that have opted out along with some of there newer blood.

bannside · November 23, 2020, 07:19:23 PM

Creggan people I talk too are very pleased with the Mc Nulty brothers, doing a fantastic job for free. The players you mention would be on my panel all day and there are a few others to boot. Good to see more positivity Cranfield. All in this together now.

Kevin Maddens day will still come, in management terms he is still young. Maybe the timing was wrong this time round as the EMG ticket was well advanced. Put it behind and get behind the new team.

Milltown Row2 · November 23, 2020, 07:26:03 PM

So all the complaining of not having a SW manager last time out has disappeared?

I was all for that happening....

bannside · November 23, 2020, 07:45:49 PM

Youre such a beacon of impartiality MR...

bannside · November 23, 2020, 08:04:27 PM

Convention time upon us once more not too many challenging for the main positions, everybody here must be happy enough...lol.

Interesting challenge going on for the two Ulster Delegate positions. Five go to post, amongst them Sean Kelly who took us all by surprise with his unbelievable dedication and energy he brought to the PRO job for the last 5 years. He is up against a few experienced campaigners but imagine that bundle of Saffron energy let loose amongst the hallowed halls of Ulster council. Be fantastic to see him get a seat!

bannside · November 23, 2020, 08:52:50 PM

I'd keep my counsel on that until we see how we do against them. Every team in Div 4 will raise their game for that one lol.

Milltown Row2 · November 23, 2020, 08:55:54 PM

Must be loving the the buzz of taking teams...

After all those years you'd like the odd season to chill out, be more money at punditry surely? Sky, BBC

Saffrongael · November 23, 2020, 09:03:14 PM

Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 23, 2020, 08:55:54 PM
Must be loving the the buzz of taking teams...

After all those years you'd like the odd season to chill out, be more money at punditry surely? Sky, BBC

Would doubt it. Those gigs are a fee per show, Harte was on a significant salary in Tyrone

redzone · November 23, 2020, 09:37:18 PM

Quote from: Saffrongael on November 23, 2020, 09:03:14 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 23, 2020, 08:55:54 PM
Must be loving the the buzz of taking teams...

After all those years you'd like the odd season to chill out, be more money at punditry surely? Sky, BBC

Would doubt it. Those gigs are a fee per show, Harte was on a significant salary in Tyrone

Nobody really knows what harte was on in Tyrone, but it mighten have been as much people think, it was his own county after all. But I'd say he wouldn't be cheap to go elsewhere. I'm sure it's not the Louth county board who ate paying it either

imtommygunn · November 23, 2020, 09:45:27 PM

To be honest, and I could be wrong on this, but I wouldn't be too sure Harte is a mercenary at all. Also reading this thread I would expect Damien Cassidy and those mcnulty boys to be driving ferraris based on what I read but I am not sure on the accuracy on the money managers are being paid at all!

JimStynes · November 23, 2020, 09:57:49 PM

Mickey Harte will be driving to Louth for free! Mileage money only. £100 per mile.

Saffrongael · November 23, 2020, 09:59:45 PM

Quote from: imtommygunn on November 23, 2020, 09:45:27 PM
To be honest, and I could be wrong on this, but I wouldn't be too sure Harte is a mercenary at all. Also reading this thread I would expect Damien Cassidy and those mcnulty boys to be driving ferraris based on what I read but I am not sure on the accuracy on the money managers are being paid at all!

I'm certain Harte is

Mikhailov · November 23, 2020, 10:01:40 PM

Quote from: Saffrongael on November 23, 2020, 09:59:45 PM
Quote from: imtommygunn on November 23, 2020, 09:45:27 PM
To be honest, and I could be wrong on this, but I wouldn't be too sure Harte is a mercenary at all. Also reading this thread I would expect Damien Cassidy and those mcnulty boys to be driving ferraris based on what I read but I am not sure on the accuracy on the money managers are being paid at all!

I'm certain Harte is

I'm certain you are wrong.