Antrim Football Thread

[bannside]

Not that MR - more a discussion around the merits of these kind of things. In principle I think it can be a good thing...and looking forward an event to be enjoyed.

It looks like there are faults. Either the public vote, and their decision is final (great for social media inter connectivity) or its up to the journalists (as per National  All Stars selection).

It cannot be both.

RC is 100% right. Maybe a competition for three divisions and keep them separate.

On Declan Lynch...now this might surprise some of you, but I thought he was excellent against us in the QF..at times taking the games to us on his own. I thought he looked every inch the county player that he has been, but at 29 wouldn't fit Mr Mc Ginleys age profile. Actually looked to have trimmed down a few pounds and fitter looking than I've ever seen him.

After the match I recall saying to someone he was LDs best player by some stretch.So I'm not completely surprised, although Marty was the most consistent high performing number 6.

Aghagallons Ruairi McCann looked a shoe in for FF.  How Tomas got the nod ahead of him is open to debate as well.

[rogercasement]

White smoke in Pg1

[bannside]

Indeed RC. It's with genuine optimism that Casements can now formally announce that John Mc Keever has come home to take on the challenge of turning Portglenone into serious championship contenders.

[country bumpkin]

White smoke in Pg1

Still maybe because Tomas finished the championship with a huge tally....BS.

[Milltown Row2]

Indeed RC. It's with genuine optimism that Casements can now formally announce that John Mc Keever has come home to take on the challenge of turning Portglenone into serious championship contenders.

Hopefully the line is as respectful as the previous line!

[bannside]

Not disputing the merits of Tomas at all....we know he's a class act.

[country bumpkin]

Not disputing the merits of Tomas at all....we know he's a class act.
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And u did watch him all through the championship....BS...

Sometimes you do get a little carried away....

[bannside]

No CB just saw the semi final on TV. That's all I saw of him in this year's cship. Not enough to make a proper judgement call. I saw Aghagallons Ruairi McCann roast us for 90 minutes though.

[bannside]

No Duine. I never felt that PG1 were ever in the groove in 2021. I'd be expecting players to flourish and realise their potential under John. Time will tell of course, but I think this is a good appointment for us

[country bumpkin]

No CB just saw the semi final on TV. That's all I saw of him in this year's cship. Not enough to make a proper judgement call. I saw Aghagallons Ruairi McCann roast us for 90 minutes though.

I am.sure he did, but I would suggest that Tomas did perform.with excellence against possibly stronger opposition.....Rossa, St John's, and Creggan.....

I know you have a huge respect for all things Green....

[rogercasement]

Agreed Bannside, one of the most frustrating years watching Casements I can remember. Think John can give the young lads the support and encouragement they need.

[antrimman667]

Absolute joke on some of the decisions for the all star awards. Comgalls lads trained as much as the other teams did and went on and won their grade and not a look in! Declan lynch being one, obviously had to have a Belfast player in to make the city lads relevant I suppose

[bannside]

Duine we are looking forward now, not backwards. I believe John can find another level. That's all. Time will tell whether that's enough. I'm off for a pint.

[Milltown Row2]

The state of these posts on about the selection!! My god

[JimStynes]

The state of these posts on about the selection!! My god

Were you on the selection committee or what. You're taking this bad. The county all stars get questioned as well. It's all part of the thing. Although Decky Lynch selection is a joke all the same. I saw most of his games too. Must be trying to keep football going in Belfast with the odd selection.