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These players spoke up to who?? You!!  Your quoting pure hearsay tbh, believe me I know what went on, your players attitude stunk end off!! Rightly or wrongly the panel and KR where trying to build a team spirit, hopefully now they can build that up and you lot will grow up!!

you clearly no f**k all on the matter you fool.  I've spoke to the majority of last year and the year before panel.  And anything I've ever posted on here has been the truth on the matter.  How the hell are we suppose to try and move forward when you've clowns like yourself that no f**k all about what went on talking pure dung about it.   The harsh reality of the thing is.  I'd say the most of use horrible c***ts want to see the county fail because it's a loughgiel man in.   That should be enough to get me banned.   Severely sick of the shite I read from clueless idiots who wouldn't no what end of the hurl to hold.  Good Luck!!!

Relax lad. You'll do yourself an injury..

bannside u r being v one sided here, if u had attended the county meeting last night u would have cringed at what happened!
mr reilly attacking our outgoing chairman & vice versa!

is this the way it is going to be?!

i certainly hope not. and our out going chairman is now guaranteed a place on county exec, as the other 2 candidates have withdrawn from the position of development. how will this work?!

i dont think it matter a jot what is said on here anyway as it will be the clubs who decide. sure we all thought pj wouldnt get the job and hey presto!

Mr Reilly shouting his mouth off again?

ah now bannside don't take offence he is merely making a few points! If u read his email u will c the great job that they r doing in South Antrim divisional board.

But long winded but here u go, still can't figure out how to post the voicemail he also attached!



A Chara

Following the issue of the "Antrim Vision" letter to clubs and press I would like to make the following points in relation to claims made in the letter.


1/ As can be seen from their letter to the clubs and press they intend to take over the running of all leagues and championships from under 12 to senior leaving the divisional boards with tournaments only. Their paragraph attached

We will seek to manage our fixtures in a way which schedules club games throughout the county, covering all age groups and across both codes. We believe this can be done in a way which accommodates and supports our county teams, including minor and U21 hurling and football teams. 

This effectively means the abolishment of all the divisional boards. South Antrim CCC this year successfully completed 34 competitions with 805 games taking place in both codes from juvenile to senior. Indeed a large number of clubs congratulated our board on the fixtures that were provided.

The South Antrim committee are of the opinion that the structures are not in place to take such drastic action and force clubs into taking part in all county leagues. How will "Antrim vision" grade the league structures and secondly how do they propose to cover the logistics and cost to clubs? Some clubs with 2 teams at some levels and in the case of most South Antrim clubs dual teams at all levels. Antrim vision said they want to promote our games, but without forward planning it will do little more than driving some clubs into the ground in particularly dual clubs. 

Following my initial email to the other divisional chairmen seeking their views on this matter I received a voice mail from a member of the "Antrim Vision" which I have attached.

Is this the calibre of personal we want or need to look after the affairs of Antrim you judge.


2/ The letter speaks about what "Antrim Vision" intend for coaching and games development yet they are not contesting this vital post within Coisti Banisti.


3/ "Antrim vision" appear to be unaware or uninterested in current coaching and games initiatives as witnessed by their total lack of involvement in recent meetings that are putting together a strategy for Development squads which is being led by Ciara ferry and Columb Walsh

4/ The "Antrim Vision" posturing on fixtures is even worse. Firstly they fail to explain how they would administer their fantasy claims with reference to county fixtures as members of the grouping have stated that they have no interest in chairing or serving as secretary to CCC. How they could effect change from outside given the plenary powers of CCC ref fixtures would make it unworkable.

5/ Also totally ignored by "Antrim Vision" is the fact that the decision as to which competitions would be administered by All County CCC and which would be run by divisional boards was made at county convention and could only be changed by2/3 majority at convention.

6/ "Antrim vision" has campaigned disregarding all of the protocols of election to office within the GAA. They have in asking to address clubs and divisional boards sought to usurp the democratic process by seeking such an advantage over the individuals who allow their names to go forward for nomination for individual office, is this an insult to the integrity of our clubs? Since when was the use of the Irish news and other media outlets part of our democratic process?


7/ "Antrim vision" mention in their letter about re-examining our strategy for Dunsilly and Casement Park. But what Antrim Vision fail to mention in their letter is that a number of their grouping where involed in a fund raising committee set-up to raise much needed funds for these projects and in fact one of them chaired the committee for two years.
In this period we are yet to hear what money they have raised and what plans they have for the future.

8/ "Antrim vision" state in their letter that
We will respect all Antrim Gaels.
Every Antrim Gael will be afforded respect and will have the opportunity to make their voice and opinion heard in a transparent and inclusive way.
Dignity and respect among fellow Gaels will be a priority for us.
What they fail to inform you in their letter is that at an Senior football league game this season a member of  "Antrim Vision" called fellow Gaels from another club SCUM

Is this the dignity and respect they talk about if so they can keep it for themselves I for one want no part of it.

9/ In an article in the Hogan Stand a member of this grouping "Antrim Vision" stated that "Antrim Vision" is only interested in putting the county on the right track both on and off the field.

Was this member not also a member of County Executive for 4 years until 2014

What suggestions did he bring during his time to "put the county right"?


Indeed if he thought we needed a major change why did he show so little interest in our county by only attending a very small number of executive and county meetings during his time.

10/ How can "Antrim vision" claim in their letter to be all dedicated Gaels when one of the grouping only renewed his GAA membership after a number of years.


There you have it  "Antrim Vision" Where was the vision in the letter to you the clubs?

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Coiste Aontroim Theas

This shite is the reason they all have to go. Negative promotion, childish tit for tat and bilnd following to ensure a promised seat 4/8/10 years down the line is met in the longest game of musical chairs since time fckinig began. why not 'HERE IS WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER'... ffs its like English tabloid press dragging people down in order to lift yourself up, This is not a British Parliamentary race but yet it has all the stomach sickening backstabbing and manefesto smashing to say it is. show me you vision, not how you can smash his, show me your CV not pour scorne on his. Is this not the GAA, voluntary family organisation. were fcuked  if were becoming this disjointed

Exactly, its laughable! A few lads from other counties I've gotten to know through work are reading this board and they are peeing themselves with laughter at the shambles of the county board.

Glad to see it sorted out now. Best of luck to him and i hope hes given time to get down to work and get on with the job.

I dont expect to see any massive shock improvements in a year, in fact i would be of the opinion that it could take a few years.

County development squads, minor team etc all are now more important that ever. The future of antrim hurling lies in there and we have got to keep our focus on them and getting them into the adult set up as better players.

Your never far off the mark DR.

I would  think that the SV hopes have been grounded after the outburst  of TR at county committee  meeting,
The demographic at county mtgs  is very conservative

What did he say? Maybe the SV ticket would be better off without TR.

Congrats to PJ O'Mullan.. Just announced to Twitter, hopefully the clubs and players get behind him now!

What do we have to lose appointing him? Morale can't be much lower within the county, maybe one of our own is what we need to boost it instead of an outsider.

Personally I don't care who gets the job as long as he/she can get us playing well and get our best talent on the pitch!

Looks like it can be spinned to suit. The main thing to remember is the two protagonists have dealt with it sensibly and both have accepted overstepping the mark...so best to move on now. But that mightnt suit one or two agendas, would it? But yes Paddy John it wasn't clever and showed a lack of class. But would he be a better CS, that's the real question.

Stephen O Boyle a good lad too and will have plenty of support. This one will be close. Give me the one who can stop FQ overstepping his mark, because he has his nose stuck in too many corners beyond his remit.

There always will be agendas to push, believe me I've no hidden agendas. Stephen is a gentleman and I hope he gets the nod in this one.

Ger Manley. As I said, "apparently".
I'm only piecing together different reports. I have heard that one twice, once on the other thread from MIBAG

Cheers.. It should of been PJ all day long for me.

I haven't heard it but from the bits you are posting, it doesn't seem that bad. Maybe I was just expecting worse. Like, "meeting and talking about this, man to man" doesn't exactly mean a digging match but "rather than scaremongering and sending false information about me around the clubs, I'll tell you face to face my intentions".

And let's be honest, the 'victim' isn't exactly adverse to the odd abusive rant?? Mention Eamonn O Briain to him and you'll hear worse.

I don't know the 'victim' so I'm not in position to comment on him. All I can comment on is that an abusive voicemail was left by a man who wants to hold a senior position within our county, it's not acceptable in my opinion. Yes, granted everybody can go off on a rant from time to time but maybe a wee bit of common sense is required from him, you simply can't ring people and call the d***heads or an effing p***k down the phone. It would seriously make me consider voting for him if I had to.

'Apparently'

Barr interviewed PJ O'Mullan and was happy with him. Barr related this back to County Executive. 'A man' (ahem, hold on A SEC) wasn't happy with Barr's choice and decided he wanted to 'interview' other people. He drove to Cork, spoke to a Cork man and lo & behold the Cork man has now been appointed manager.

That's what I've picked up from all the different reports.

What cork man?

C11 what about this instead??


Or "can we meet tomorrow or Wednesday and we'll talk about this, man to man"

I heard the voicemail today. Cringeworthy to say the least. Who does yer man think he is?

Five Antrim players featured tonight in QUB v UUJ clash at the Dub. Not including Niall Mc Keever who allegedly broke his hand at a training session on Monday! All did well enough. Match finished a draw.

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Who were they BS?

Id love to hear this voice mail 
What's the general content?

I've heard quite a few lads talking about it. Few swear words, offering to meet and sort problems out like men etc. It's doing the rounds on a few building sites at be minute so hopefully I'll get a listen.

Three other candidates have emerged for the Antrim job.

Jim Greene ( Waterford. Kevin Ryan's buddy  )

Matty Lennon from Armagh

And an ex Cork hurler. 

its an absolute f**king joke the way this has been handled.  A man was approached and asked to take it. He said when club hurling was done for the year he'd be interested.  Now it's over and it's quite clear the little rat doesn't want to give him it now.  Love him or hate him from loughgiel or rival club. Pj O Mullan deserves his shot at this job, the way the county board and one individual is dealing with this is f**king laughable!!!!    Go and give it to some so called name and fire another 50K plus at him.it will come down to the blame game again when he flops.  This county needs an in house man that knows club hurling inside out to take the county forward.

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PJ couldn't do any worse that Kevin Ryan or what was there before.