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To be fair MR2 I think that is a great idea, Iphone inside a crossbody holder, as you said will make players, management etc think twice

It's something I said I'd try this year and didn't bother, but will certainly give it a go next. Body camera, sure what harm could it do? Would certainly produce some red faces at a CCC meeting and clear up any issues with regards to players actions, and ref's 

Go to enough matches, underage blitzes etc you run into these men, however suppose that's difficult for you to do from your box room

Not for all the tea in China would I be a ref to leave myself open to the personal attacks that are lauded on here and the pitch, however, what I am interested in is the promotion of the games in Antrim, my own club and SW Antrim. That promotion includes the attraction of the best referees which we are struggling to do and will continue to struggle to when they are treated as they are by the inner circle, as for the inner circle what I have been told by a couple of SW refs and committee members:

Darren McKeown
Brendan Toland
Anthony McKeague
Kevin Parke
Colm McDonald
Kevin Parke
Mark O'Neill

It's an open secret

What's the more secretive organisation?

The illuminati or the inner circle of Antrim referee's     

Would ye wisht is a tan foil hatter I think or maybe he is a sulking ref...

You seem to be in regular contact with refs, for someone who isn't one.

Suppose these men meet once a month at the top of Cavehill wear big hoods and make sacrificial offerings...

Not for all the tea in China would I be a ref to leave myself open to the personal attacks that are lauded on here and the pitch, however, what I am interested in is the promotion of the games in Antrim, my own club and SW Antrim. That promotion includes the attraction of the best referees which we are struggling to do and will continue to struggle to when they are treated as they are by the inner circle, as for the inner circle what I have been told by a couple of SW refs and committee members:

Darren McKeown
Brendan Toland
Anthony McKeague
Kevin Parke
Colm McDonald
Kevin Parke
Mark O'Neill

It's an open secret

What's the more secretive organisation?

The illuminati or the inner circle of Antrim referee's     

Would ye wisht is a tan foil hatter I think or maybe he is a sulking ref...

Christ almighty, I didn't think he was that bad to be honest, perhaps he has really done something bad on you personally, I know in the past he had a run in or two with Cargin perhps that is clouding your judgment, anyway cold flannel and lay down in a darken room

I would question Tumelty and McCotter, I don't think they are there on merit, however on being 'pals' with the the decision makers

As for McDermott, I haven't seen enough of him, however did watch him in the Cargin v Rossa game and thought he didn't do too bad. He must really have pissed on your chips going by your historic posts as it seems you loose sleep thinking about him

I'd question 2 of them to be honest

I know for a fact Scremer didn't turn down a game do you know if the other's did

As for Burns he is as much of a Belfast man as any up there #click

i'm Interested, which 2?

you think Mcdermott is capable of a senior final?

McDermott is renowned worst ref in the county. He isn't even bad. The word bad to compliments his refereeing too much, i would lean more towards totally rancid. He also treats the players with zero respect and always trys his best to have his say on any game I've watched him. You must have seen him enough to put his name forward to a senior final. He is not capable to ref games at a senior level never mind a senior final, maybe u15 level if he's lucky but u13 is his standard, even saying that puts some disrespect on u13 football.

I think the selection on refs for the final is fair don't really think it matters where they come from to be honest I've seen enough of tumelty and collie this year to definitely say they are there "on merit" for McCotter on the other hand i have not seen much of.

I would question Tumelty and McCotter, I don't think they are there on merit, however on being 'pals' with the the decision makers

As for McDermott, I haven't seen enough of him, however did watch him in the Cargin v Rossa game and thought he didn't do too bad. He must really have pissed on your chips going by your historic posts as it seems you loose sleep thinking about him

I'd question 2 of them to be honest

I know for a fact Scremer didn't turn down a game do you know if the other's did

As for Burns he is as much of a Belfast man as any up there #click

i'm Interested, which 2?

you think Mcdermott is capable of a senior final?

Cue MR2 in to defend all things County Board and Corrigan

It makes perfect sense to host the hurling final in Ballycastle. Its location 12 miles from Loughgiel and 15 from Cushendall makes it ideal.

It is well capable to accommodate the crowd and provide a decent atmosphere. 

As a result of the location, Id say a lot of neutrals will take the option of watching the match via live stream.

Corrigan Park wouldn't be ideal with the grass banks opposite the stand / terracing not suitable to hold a large crowd compared to the terracing in Ballycastle.

Which makes one wonder why the occupiers of Antrims second county ground were not informed when funding was being sought to develop one of the two county grounds to be used as an interim to Casement.

What are you talking about, have you lost the run of yourself or are you trying to divert the attention from the click to talking about abuse of refs during games

the verbal attacks from grown men, fathers/grandfathers and women! Mothers of kids squealing nonsense, its embarrassing

I'd question 2 of them to be honest

I know for a fact Scremer didn't turn down a game do you know if the other's did

As for Burns he is as much of a Belfast man as any up there #click

Snoop, Screamer, McDermott, Bowtie

Screamer maybe cup tied due to Cargin being in the SFC but no reason he could not do IFC or JFC? All City men     

Shall we assume the SW ref's turned down reffing one of the finals this weekend??

[sorts under strength Creggan]

Someone grab the medication he's rambling again

Of course Dunloy are not proceeding to a County football final without a chance.
But they really need to up the ante as their form in just getting the better of an out of sorts under strength Creggan or will not be enough

Cargin have been there and done that and arguably game moved up a gear in the past couple of years.

Cargin will go in as hot favourites and those who look forward to upset put your money down for a good return

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Go on, LD?

GMCN going to a belfast club i hear.....

As much as I understand the point you are making I am not buying, while I agree players have not been fitter, footballer has never been slower back and forward back and forward, even when there is a quick break they tend to stop at a point for more of the hand passing

Skinny is super fit.. did a half marathon in 1.32 and was fit to run a further 4 odd miles in a senior championship game that same day is fairly fit!!

Id say if he packs in the intercounty stuff he may come back and do football!

But in all seriousness, the level of fitness from the top teams in football and hurling (which because of game, is harder still) means even the fittest of ref's have difficulty getting to the right place for some big calls....very difficult to attract fit young lads (and lassies) to referee, who in their right mind would?

What needs to happen to get the best people or potentially the best people to get involved?

Think it is a bit harsh on Conall, I imagine it was a difficult game to ref given the conditions, however I really do have concerns as to the fitness levels of our referees, outside of MR2(as much as it pains me to say  ) and McDonald do we have any other refs who can keep up with play? Even Lavery was stuggling badly on Saturday in a game which was played at a snail's pace

The commentators weren't very complimentary of the Referee yesterday. Said he couldn't keep up with the play on numerous occasions. Some very harsh calls and some ridiculous calls were their exact words. Have to say, Ciaran McGourty is excellent.

3 out of the 4 goals we seen this weekend in the senior championship were nothing short of shameful, you would be annoyed if your GoGames team conceded them