Any know if the million yo yo's from JP has trickled down to clubs yet ?
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Show posts MenuQuote from: johnnycool on February 15, 2024, 03:16:12 PMNever mentioned they wouldn't have access just that I wouldn't expect them to play many games there .Quote from: Lord Antrim on February 15, 2024, 03:05:57 PMI find it very interesting all the debate about Dunsilly.
I wonder what we did before we had it ' yep complain that our County teams were ill prepared etc etc etc.
Is it perfect? -No but it is a dammed sight better than nothing.
It is a long term project and will changes be made -yep.
Do we have the luxury of being able to fund in one go - no but just look back and see what progress has been made.
Hopefully once 4 codes come under one umbrella even more will be made.
Now with gym we move on to next stage - 4G or better lights ?
It should not be considered for Adult games as not suitable. Schools and underage development games only.
As for Casement that is no longer an Antrim asset.Ulster control that and I suspect we'll not play too many games there.
Lets be honest even if we had 5k supporters at games it will feel empty.
Antrim county teams will continue to play in Corrigan - more politics but that ship has long since sailed.
Is it the right location - no ? but funding was given and that is where games will be.Expect them to receive funds to develop terrace far side any time soon.
When games were held in Ballycastle everyone complained it was yoo windy 🤣
It has larger pitch , better parking for bigger crowds but pitch would be heavy and exposed at this time of year.
Great to debate but we are where we are and just need to crack on.
Antrim county senior teams will have access to the new Casement for NHL/NFL and championship and possibly the two senior county finals as the optics of the Ulster Council not letting them use it would be very bad, but don't be expected the SA junior B finalists to get a run out there!
Quote from: paddyjohn on March 26, 2022, 07:50:29 PMAs I said talented but not a team player and Antrim have to play as a unit to progress.Quote from: Lord Antrim on March 26, 2022, 06:20:39 PM
There is no doubting McManus talent but Antrim are a better cohesive unit when he is not playing . They were in 2020 when he was injured and are now . He is now starting to be a distraction . If we want to progress we have to move away from ' The Celeb ' media darling and concentrate on building a strong panel that works and plays for each other.
Wtf are you on?
Quote from: paddyjohn on November 04, 2021, 08:43:03 PMYoungest of Enda's boys 👍Quote from: Lord Antrim on November 04, 2021, 05:22:53 PM
Folks - was at schools Mageean game this afternoon and was speaking to BC U15 manager (Ronan Donnelly) .
He confirmed categorically that there was no underage or ineligible player playing for BC this year.
He thinks everyone is referring to his son Matthew so I guess he knows when he was born so I guess that answers that question.
If anyone needs clarification he confirms he is more than happy to discuss .
On a different matter Bicky McGarry (CPC and Lgeil) confirmed today that is in a different class - some player and one that will be soon involved in Antrim seniors I would think.
Is he one of the pound McGarrys?
Quote from: NA Gael on November 04, 2021, 10:49:12 AMNA Gael I concur the LG won the game on Saturday but the end result was impacted by the sub ,as the ineligible player was involved in 2 of their 3 goals - in the ruck for one and scoring another.
Loughgiel have already "won" the cup and enjoyed all the celebrations/photos etc. associated with doing so.
If you ask any Ballycastle player or mentor would it give them any satisfaction being "awarded" the cup - I think not.
Loughgiel will be forever tainted with the fact they won the cup by using an ineligible player and if Ballycastle's objection upholds - Ballycastle will be forever tainted as being the team that won a trophy off the pitch.
The sensible option to resolve the matter would be to have a replay.
Quote from: The stig on November 03, 2021, 09:12:47 PMThe Stig - I agree BC will need to improve their shooting , I believe 14 wides compared to LG 8 so if these had been converted it would have been a level game .
No 2 wrongs definitely don't make a rite and if LG have made a mistake/broke rules they should be punished accordingly but that is not the reason bc lost I was at game and their shooting was terrible it would be a better use of time practicing it and they would've had LG beat handy enough
I also heard that bc sounded out their complaint to a couple of respected administrators at other north Antrim clubs to guage opinion and I think they told they were beat fair and square and to raise a complaint about a child beating them was rather petty
Quote from: Rian on November 03, 2021, 06:38:48 PMRian only aware of your club breaking of the rules by playing Jack as it was discussed on the hill at the side of the pitch in Armoy, with regard to Conail or the so far anonymous U11 BC player I wasn't aware until others kindly and rightly highlighted other breaches on this forum.Quote from: Lord Antrim on November 03, 2021, 06:26:57 PMQuote from: Rian on November 03, 2021, 06:19:27 PMAgain many wrongs don't make a right - just because Dunloy did doesn't make Lgeil and or BC right in doing so either .Quote from: Lord Antrim on November 03, 2021, 04:53:47 PMQuote from: Tyrdub on November 03, 2021, 04:09:46 PMThe football scenario is different as both teams played by the same rule ( whether that was right or wrong was what was being questioned)Quote from: Lord Antrim on November 03, 2021, 03:43:23 PMQuote from: The stig on November 03, 2021, 03:18:06 PMHadn't heard about that one but if it is true then two wrongs don't make a right👍
I wonder if ballycastle broke any underage rules this year? Heard they had an u11 playing u15
Any idea of who the U11 player is for BC ?
Jack McC is the player for Lgiel who was / is ineligible for their U20s
I would expect CCC to implement the rules and sanction Ballycastle U15 manager and club accordingly.
Should be very easy to check as all players are registered with DOB and team sheets submitted etc.
Will await the decision with baited breathe from CCC
This takes the bloody biscuit.
Over on the football everyone (mostly) is commending PG1 for taking a pragmatic approach and not appealing a cockup not of their doing, which ultimately puts them out of a fb final. Yet here we have 2 children whinging over an U16 player beating an U20 team in a final. FFS catch a bloody grip
Here one team broke the age grading rules ( in U20s for Lgiel and possibly in U15s for BC) so a lot different from the PG issue.
Those age boundaries are there to protect children and are there for a reason.
Wouldn't have been a laughing matter if this young boy in question who was 15 at the start of the year had been injured by a 20 year old man.
CCC need to step up and action this or next years underage tournaments will be carnage
Maybe Ulster need to ensure Antrim maintain the rules ?
Funny enough you weren't as concerned for Conail elliots health when bc played dunloy in the group stages , he is also u16 but I'm guessing since yous won it's not a big deal
Looks like a lot of clubs , managers , secretaries and possibly chairs will be in trouble with Antrim CCC and receiving bans
You would also have to question what checks Antrim have in place to ensure the integrity of their underage games.
Ulster will be all over this now :-)
They post often about player welfare but it is appearing to be only lip service
My point is that u don't care about anyone health and safety , all you care about here is LG losing the u20 , don't try bs by saying anything else atleast be able to say that your only concern is us getting thrown out , I'm sure if you wanted to dive deep enough over the past 5 years you could disqualify about 30 teams