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You were wrong in stating gareth fell out with Shane over Chrissy Brogan, Gareth had already left the panel Long before Chrissy kept goals for the first time at the feis final, I don't think there was any great falling out. He was living in Cushendall and couldn't/wouldn't travel to training.

Has been an excellent player for Dunloy and when he does commit, he does so fully.

This season is over for dunloy, we'll draw a line under it and assess in the new year which players are going to be available and willing to commit.

No no, I never said they fell out over Chrissy Brogan.  I said they fell out and that was why Chrissy Brogan was doing nets this year.  I was told that McGhee and Elliot shared a few words in the changing room after you were beat (can't for the life of me remember what game) and McGhee stormed out.  When he turned up a few weeks later Elliot told him that if he walked back onto the panel he was quitting.  Couldn't tell you if it was the other players or who told McGhee to stay away after that. 
I do apologise if this too can be interpreted in many ways. 

quick question....were has ryan mcgarry and gareth magee gone? probably the two best keepers in antrim???

I think Mc Garry is abroad, not sure about McGhee. Sad thing is they are the two best keepers.

Heard McGhee fell out with Shane Elliot during the year - why that young fella Brogan was in nets.  McGhee stormed out, came back a couple of games later and Elliot told him he wouldn't walk back onto the panel.  Also heard talk that he'd sounded out a transfer to Cushendall but they told him where to go.

Well then you heard wrong. Reality was that McGhee didn't properly commit to training (awol for months) at the start of the year. If your not going to work with the rest of your team mates then theres no way you can waltz back when it suits you. Its called standards. A big loss for us but the player made his decision. Hopefully he'll be able to commit fully next year.

And what have you said differently to me that means I heard wrong?

quick question....were has ryan mcgarry and gareth magee gone? probably the two best keepers in antrim???

I think Mc Garry is abroad, not sure about McGhee. Sad thing is they are the two best keepers.

Heard McGhee fell out with Shane Elliot during the year - why that young fella Brogan was in nets.  McGhee stormed out, came back a couple of games later and Elliot told him he wouldn't walk back onto the panel.  Also heard talk that he'd sounded out a transfer to Cushendall but they told him where to go.

My opinion on Dinny and the u21 team was noted at the time, he saw what was coming and got well shot.

Just because others have got it for the wrong reasons doesnt mean Crossey should get it to equal that out.

Taking on the minors when no else wanted it isnt a recommendation for anyone for the senior job.

There is a difference between coaching kids in primary schools and that level to actually having the respect to coach at SIC level, I think he would be ploughing a lonely furrow if he for some ungodly reason did get the job.

No, but for that he deserves a bit of respect, rather than called a joke. The same way we were saying that Dominic Kearns shouldn't be called a joke after the U21 debacle.

Dinny getting shot of the u21s is a f**king joke. Treated them with total contempt. For a paid job, it should be warts and all.

How other managers have weaseled their way into the job is a joke.

A man who continuously does groundwork for Antrim hurling and who takes on the shit others don't care enough to do getting a nomination is, imo, not a joke at all.

He has managed SIC before btw....

Lads I don't think Dinny can be blamed for this.  He tried something different this year after the trouncing by Tipp last year because him and Jerry Wallace hadn't a clue who any of the lads were.  This was partly due to having a handful of trainings and more to do with the attitude of everyone in this county to the U21 setup.  Players don't want to play, supporters don't want to watch and the Ulster competition is pure sh1te.
When he asked Bubble to take the team obviously he thought having a man who knows who should be in the squad in charge would get more of them out.  Bubble would know plenty of the Dunloy, Loughgiel and Cushendall fellas, but in the end it didn't work.  At least he tried something different from last year.
I think more of a problem lies with the way the whole thing is viewed by the teams in the county.  I know plenty of lads who got nothing but guff from managers and other senior players when they went back to their club training...why would they be arsed playing for an U21 Antrim team?

Can we talk about hurling rather than who hates who the most.
what about this weekend - lughgiel not really tested yet. Rossa put it up to them a bit but loughgiel didn't really get going. Ballycatle didn't test them at all and loughgiel didn't need to get out of 2nd gear. The sendings off just made it easier.
Cushendall never looked in much danger against oisin although their keeper pulled off a save to prevent the draw, they always looked the better team. Galls are full of great athletes but only half of them would be good enough hurlers. Great fielders, great at closing down and very competitive and they play to their strength's very well, but in the end they weren't good enough to beat Cushendall when they eventually got going. In my opinion the 2 best teams are in the final. Cushendall seem to have the most to do esp without nmcm but they have some real quality and are sure to be out for revenge after losing out by 1 last year. The very sight of a red jersey is enough to get them going. Loughgiel will probably be favourites but can take nothing for granted. They too have some real quality and a well drilled defence will make it difficult for any team. Who will win, hard to call, I suppose its down to who turns up on the day.

Yeah, shake your d**ks off lads, this pissin contest is over.  Tiresome or what? 

Cushendall couldn't have played much worse yesterday but still got the job done.  Got the rub of the green with the last goal alright.  Karl McKeegan fairly stepped up when they needed a leader.  Would have liked to see how St Galls got on in the final as their workrate was unbelievable and would have been nice to see.  Can't help thinking this is the way any of our clubs need to go in the All Ireland series to have any sort of success. 
As for the teams we have in the final I think Loughgiel would be the favourites.  Cushendall havn't got going yet and I'm not sure if they even look like they can step it up this year...but what more motivation do they need than a chance to redeem themselves after last year?  Might not have the quality of the last few years, but there's plenty of excitement in this years championship!

if you have a tough game 4days doesnt really give you time to recover. if you have any knock at all you would have to rest & a couple of days & most probably miss any training session the team may have before the semi.what is there 7,8 teams in total??? why cram the whole c'ship into 4 calender weeks???  anyhow someone says the c'dall game on sun at 6 in loughguile so there is the 1st part of the conspiracy theory up. now just waiting to see how long it takes to put the date back also!!!

Pish! If the knock is too bad for 4days to take care of then it'll probably take longer than the extra week aswell.  If they really want to play they'll play.  No point delaying one game and leaving the other teams champing at the bit in training.  Knocks and slaps happen, boys get injured, c'est la vie.  Get the championship games played before every pitch turns into a bog.

MR2 when did Big Anton come back to yous?  Thought he was gettin his kicks with Davitts for the last year or two?

That's a good result for Creggan. They'll maybe be strong contenders for junior championship.

There is talk that Cushendun won't have a senior team next year, sad when you think they were in a senior final 10 years ago.

Any of the "old guard" still about i.e. Aidan Mort, Rab Laverty, the McSparrans, Conleth Magee etc? Had some good players back in the day but all those boys would be 36-38 now.

Brendan McSparran was playing this year but I doubt he'll be playing much next year with a new kid on the way

Bit of trouble at the C'dall B'castle minor championship match lastnight?  Managers and all in?

Yes you're right groundlie, we've had a few break ins lately (changing rooms burned down) and these wnakers seem to be intent on damaging their own areas.

I heard there was arrests groundlie, is this true

I heard there was a 16 and a 19 year old arrested.  The 19 year old had been at it before and warned.  Didn't hear any names though.  Ballymurphy I think.

Is Ryan Carson not Sarsfields too?

Under 21 team to play Derry:
1. Adrian Downey
2. Chris Loughran
3.  Conor Gillan
4.  Conor Laverty
5. Conor McCann
6.  Dessie McLean
7. Eoin Gillan
8. Hugh Connor
9. Jack Corcoran
10.  James Black
11.  James McCouaig
12. Kevin McKernan
13. Mark Scally
14.  Matthew Donnelly
15. Michael Callahan
16. Michael Devlin
17. Naoise O'Caiteallain
18.  Neilly Cunningham
19.  Niall McAlea
20. Peter McKeague
21. Ryan Carson
22.  Stephen McGinn
23. Stephen Smyth
24.  Tony McCloskey

No game...Derry unable to field a team?? 

Anyone know the Antrim team for tomorrow?

1. Chrissy

2. McGourty
3. Hippy
4. Graffin

5. Kevy Molloy
6. Micko
7. Nealer

8. McManus
9. Shorty

10. Eddie
11. Karl Stewart
12. Colm McFall

13. Joey Scullion
14. Hamill
15. Connor McCann

11 changes to the team for the final vs Armagh.

Team named last night?

Would be silly to have that many changes, would he have changed it had he been playing Down?

Armagh gearing up for their first Ulster final in god knows how many years (not sure they have ever been to one) and will come at us from the whistle. They may not have the skill of some of the Antrim players but won't lack fitness nor motivation

1. C Cunningham

2. C McGuinness
3. K McGourty
4. J McCouaig

5. K McKeague
6. M Donnelly
7. C Herron

8. Barry McFall
9. S McCrory

10. J Scullion
11. T McCann
12. E McCloskey

13. P Doherty
14. C McFall
15. K McKeegan

Thought he was supposed to retire after last years County Final? Niggling injury I heard?

His personality?