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seen a few people giving off on twitter about the U21 rule that stops fellas in their first year of minor playing U21. Is this a new thing?

A few lads from BC seem to be blaming this for them not being able to field against us last night.

I found it very strange to see a team not being able to field that we played in the county final the year before. I honestly thought that BC would of been a strong contender for it this season again.

Shambles that a club that size can't field. Regardless of any rule, ridiculous as it is.

This didn't age well.........

Horified to hear how one of the counties top refs & his family were treated & the end of today's game. For a mob of 30 people to surrond their car attack & abuse them has no place in our game. I'm sorry but it's time something was done about Loughgiel & the continuous barbaric behaviour & abuse of our officials. You can blame a minority few if you want but a mob of 30 people surrounding a car with prominent officials from the club in inexcusable as is one of your mentors reactions to the referee after the minor final as was your club & supporters actions on the 'dugout gate' need I go on....... I hope Mrs Cunning is ok & I hope we don't lose another referee to the actions of cowards..

Things I learned today :
1. Ballycastle is one cold hole.
2. iPhones don't like rain.
3. Never steal a Dunloy mans dugout.
4. Dunloy ladies make an awful lot of noise when annoyed.
5. Tiernan Coyle is a hardy wee bucko.

O and don't act the bigman, never ends well when you show yourself up for what you are.

Things I learned today.

Our wee country is a cold hole....
Loughgiel haven't gone away you know😉
Dunloy tried to rattle Loughgiel by taking 'their dugout' how dare their. The scenes that follow this where a disgrace. They actually tossed for the Dug out Dunloy won & Loughgiel still refused to move?
The standard was awful I thought last night's game was poor.
IMO ref had a solid game. Possibly got shorty call wrong but his linesman was right on it to.
Loughgiel will canter the final.
Semi replay is 2weeks time in Loughgiel. Final has been pushed back.

Bumper weekend of Hurling just gone. Two none events in Loughgiel & Dall games from which both will have learned nothing & gained little. Think Cormac Mc Clafferty deserves praise though hitting 5goals in any game is some going. Rossa v Ballycastle was a real scrappy affair where Rossas inability to pull away on the scoreboard when they where dominating cost them dear. Clarke a joy to watch again but Dunloy won't be shaking in their boots & will dispose of BC by 10+ to set up a final against their old foes in the next parish. Really looking forward to Dall v Lgiel won't be a puck of the ball in it but Il go Lgiel by 2.

Any idea on venues & times? Double header would be great although where would host it? With the 4teams involved with the best facilities. If only we had an owenbeg type facility or the likes?...😉

Hard to argue with that analysis DR. I really enjoyed the games impressed with the physical conditioning of Dunloy? Who was the lad taking the warm up? Some great young hurlers on view. Shamrocks my slight favourites for champo now. Dunloy still abit raw yet they are missing a Paddy liam Richmond or dick character atm imo. Although with a golden ticket to the final it's all on the day once they get there.

Disappointing result for the town last night although they have been staring it in the face all year got their house in order to late by the looks of it. The leagues may change I know St John's are very keen on it & I see their point tbf as they have been way above the standard of div 2 this year. If the town go down which they deserve to will it do them or antrim hurling any good racking up big scores against armoy agohill Randalstown carey  not sure.

lad taking it was Eoin mc Nicholl from Glenulin whos been with them all year looking after the physical aspect of their work. Hes done a good job with them IMO and has them going along nicely.

Agree with your assessment of us, were still a few years off winning a championship but they are maturing nicely at that level. Coby and Keelan look to be capable of playing at that level but are very light compared to those big defenders like Tony McCloskey, Ding, Neilly in there last night. Still it bodes well for the future for us

A good sign is shorty getting back again to his level.

Yes he seems to have them in good nick. Young cunning is a joy to watch cute as a fox to. Shorty looked to be coming to the boil just at the right time. Loughgiels physical conditioning over the last number of years has been of a high level they have set the bar for all to follow.

Big result for Armoy last night I'm guessing Carey suffered from their result against us on Sunday which is understandable. We play Armoy at home on Wednesday night midweek games are a nono for us with so many lads working away so I'd say they'll get 2points there which would summon Carey to division 3. Strange circumstances after their performance on Sunday I'd make them favourites for Intermediate

Hard to argue with that analysis DR. I really enjoyed the games impressed with the physical conditioning of Dunloy? Who was the lad taking the warm up? Some great young hurlers on view. Shamrocks my slight favourites for champo now. Dunloy still abit raw yet they are missing a Paddy liam Richmond or dick character atm imo. Although with a golden ticket to the final it's all on the day once they get there.

Disappointing result for the town last night although they have been staring it in the face all year got their house in order to late by the looks of it. The leagues may change I know St John's are very keen on it & I see their point tbf as they have been way above the standard of div 2 this year. If the town go down which they deserve to will it do them or antrim hurling any good racking up big scores against armoy agohill Randalstown carey  not sure.

Gael, I don't know who you think I am but you have got the wrong man sir! I am an interested specatator/observer of ballycastle as I grew up in the town before moving away many years ago. I am now happily coaching some underage cubs in my wifes club, not that that is any of your business 

So in the space of a few hours you went from a disgruntled supporter to an interested speactor/observer?🤔 Make your mind up 'man'. Quick to change the subject above to...

Would you give me heed peace man. I'm more concerned with talking about hurling than getting involved with you trying to figure out who I am! You've been a member of this board since 19th September 2015 but your first post arrives two days ago......... 

I've been an interested specatator/observer since then😜

Gael, I don't know who you think I am but you have got the wrong man sir! I am an interested specatator/observer of ballycastle as I grew up in the town before moving away many years ago. I am now happily coaching some underage cubs in my wifes club, not that that is any of your business 

So in the space of a few hours you went from a disgruntled supporter to an interested speactor/observer?🤔 Make your mind up 'man'. Quick to change the subject above to...

You've a bad memory have a read through your posts on here maybe jig your memory. Anyway good luck on Sunday😝

Leyland, I spoke to 3 of your senior hurlers about this last week (one of which is a well established county hurler). I asked would they like league games on either Friday, Sat or Sun. All 3 said Saturday evening. This is the feedback I am getting from players. Are you a player yourself?

Remember when you came in here on a ball of thunder about fixtures in the local club scene?? I seem to remember you asking the same questions and voicing the same opinions on a certain social media site from your own profile?

You are far from a Ballycastle man nice try

Usain

You seem to be taking great delight in the current setup in Ballycastle. Also a keen interest in my own clubs activities mostly the 2lads taking us from the town. If i didn't know any better I could accuse you of 'cute hurism' given we meet this Sunday😜 Your own club wasn't to kind to the lad Sean mc cormick a few years ago or Thomas from dunloy who took use the last few years. But sure now your @ the helm everything will be rosie in the garden or should I say 'hedge'😜

See ya Sunday kid Oisins abu