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The New Antrim Manager must either be a Southerner of Shane Elliott in my opinion, as Shane is the only man without Baggage. Jonty along the line is half wired, abusive towards his own/opposition players and managers and hasn't any respect from players outside of St Johns and what does his CV contain that makes him a creditable contender? PJ has taken digs at the Antrim/Dall players on numerous occasions on Paper/Twitter and while his man management skills & CV are much better than Jontys, those comments are stuck in our lads minds, rightly or wrongly that feeling is there.
Shane's skills are impressive  very astute, a better coach than the other 2( not sure PJ Coaches) a very likeable person, who I believe would have the respect of all the current squad and the lads we need back in from all clubs.
Although I'm worried that people believe that saving money on a southern coach means spending it on Dev Squads are living in Cuckoo land, it made no difference when Jingo/ Sambo/Woody where in, we'll piss the money down some other hole!! Why spend it on something useful??

I take it w**ker will be going to the County meeting tomorrow night, to share his visionary ideas for next year!! and announcing his return and total commitment to the County Scene for 2016!!😉

First proper match of the season, big crowd, competitive fair on show, nice enough evening, enjoyable for all. From the Dall prospective I'd be very happy, as we've been poor all year, even with the injuries we weren't putting in the effort, but the Red and white brought it out tonight. Campbell was excellent in the first half, along with Paddy Burke, and David and Aiden. We scored some great scores. In the second half we where not so threatening, but also could have stolen it at the end with the 21 free and but for a great save by DD from C Mac. Loughgiel missed a lot of scores from the 15th to the 30th min.
JJ from where you where it might have looked different , but the consensus on the hill was the Ref contributed towards the match, he was the best I've seen this year by a mile!! Sure we could have a couple more frees, but so could Loughgiel.
What does it tell us, we are in for a tough battle against the Johnnies, who after the 21s id love to turn over, but if we go through, we have nothing to fear, Loughgiel will think the same.

The u21 should beat Derry Handy, although the same problem as the seniors, we could all name players who should be there but aren't committing, although a lot more at this level than senior!! And nothing to do with Neil Mc Manus this time!! Leading to my next point on Loughgiels Seamus Heaney , Wankers article in the Antrim Daily Sport as it commonally know now for its gutter trash was embarrassing, plenty of problems and the only solution, hit more hurling balls!! Genius !!
The minors could be a tough one again some players chose to go on hols rather than play!!

Just seen the County Team and Panel, and just saved myself £20!! Much as I love watching and supporting our Lads I couldn't watch the Johnnies dwarf lift the Ulster Senior title, that Antrim Panel has no chance I'm afraid!!

It would be fact that Cassidy in CPC is has been less than helpful behind the scene , not so much in public,  again as stated in previous posts another manager getting his pound of flesh for his own CV, less about player development.
The County Management are sensible men and have accomadated players from the clubs and nursed them through as best as possible so I'm my mine there is no excuse good enough!!

Christmas McNaughton, Sunday nite jungle juice by any chance??

TT wouldn't Committ and the last thing we need is ANOTHER talent with commitment issues??

UMHC Antrim 4-18 Down 1-8
So much for Downs Dev Sq push, they have been talking themselves up for a few years now, and as usual, not delivering!!
I wasn't there but heard the first half was a good show the 2nd no so good, but it's a results business.
I would hope the seniors show a bit of fight today fortnight, couldn't bear Down celebrating(or the clowns they have managing them!!
Any reports in today's matches

It was a poor game with only 1/2 incidents really, Cuts pull on Carson was a joke, the red gave a Yellow when he one handed pulled of the side of his helmet!! Don't understand the refs thinking. But other than that St Johns did deserve to win. Cushendall where not at it although missing Niel, Graffin, Shane, Ryan, Natty, Sean, David ,Sean Mc Afee, Christy, McClaff, and the Jonnies also missing a host, ''twas more like a reserve match. Bradley didn't make it funny enough, although he was in with Wee Joe denying all!! Also heard a High Profile Dall member reported for calling wee Jackie a Monkey FFs!!
after the antics of them!!
On The Town, Big Ronan is s good man manager although doing a lot with the kids, he also has a big company now so time a problem , would Bamba have the players respect? What about Robin Clarke?

Thanks Shoebox, some good talent at u21s, pity big Donal Nugent away in US he would be a very useful addition,
Any news on The McQuillans management story?

Well Reddog, what are the plans for tomorrow's match? Will it be your now usual bad  behaviour, or will you be coming to Hurl?  We have spoken with our management who promise not to play Campbell in Defense in case he has to mark any of your superstars, esp the most natural hurler in Ulster!!!
On our side I'd say we are well short, injuries and a few on Hols. Being a hurling fan I hope it's a good game without our water boy acting the dick and your clown shutting his mouth.

Does anybody know what the turnout was at County training the other night, any new blood?

I thought the idea of this thread was to discuss the issues affecting Antrim hurling, and in my mind this is one of the biggest talking points in recent times, and one I feel compelled to comment on. Is their a better time that would be more suitable to Join?
The facts still remain the player hasn't been in touch with player or club, not good enough.
As for "get even not cross" what fall from grace are you on about?

Two Days since The St Johns player disgraced the u21 championship, his club and Family and still no word from him or his Club!! If he is innocent why isn't he accusing the Dall men of telling lies. I'm told St Johns are a club of a certain class, and I know many of the older lads are, but this new breed led by their mentor Jonty are a disgrace. We could write a book about their antics from playing over age players, unregistered players, snubbing the President Nicky Brennan, their yearly visits to Feile CCC, a complete joke.