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[Antrim really shouldn't be getting caught out like this at U20 level]

Ive heard good reports about the preperation etc. But to withdraw is a bit disappointing. They had a panel of 33 players, Let the lads go and join the senior panel who were asked and stay with them. Could number 16 to 33 not get gametime v the Roscommons etc? Are we hurling snobs? As JC jokingly said, its our level. Derry played in it last year and climbed the steps of croke park

With the resources player wise Antrim really shouldn't be getting caught out like this at U20 level, but I do agree with  what you are doing at U17 level by playing your U17's in Leinster and the U16's in Ulster, makes total sense.

Im wondering if the Antrim management took Derry for granted here.

One thing that should never be done is to underestimate your opponent, especially any hurling team coming out of Derry.

I heard that Joe McLaughlin was subjected to a lot of slabbering from the Derry players.

Joe needs to get used to this part of the game as the dark arts will be used against him going forward. His clubmate even announced him as the next big thing on the sunday game past. Hes still at school. Think he needs a little more protection

Naomh Eanna less county players though alot away. Aghgallon in a similar position.

Regarding St.Briids, they are the exact same IMO. though would hold Casements in a higher regard than them.

Only point i was trying to make on the overall topic, was inheriting players from other clubs isnt a simple equation which results in success. My club will never win nothing outside of Intermediates once a decade if we are lucky and we are content at that. Only thing we can do is try and better our coaching and increase our turnover of players. Id take that any day of the week over what Casements and Brigids have

If a girl in your club married and lived in your area and her husband could play a bit id very much doubt hed be sitting on the bench for your reserves

Ive heard good reports about the preperation etc. But to withdraw is a bit disappointing. They had a panel of 33 players, Let the lads go and join the senior panel who were asked and stay with them. Could number 16 to 33 not get gametime v the Roscommons etc? Are we hurling snobs? As JC jokingly said, its our level. Derry played in it last year and climbed the steps of croke park

The St Brigids lads are loving the fact 'Níl a fhios agam' has created an account to have a go at Portglenone/JMK. Who's turn will it be next year???

My post was regarding Portglenone as it was topic of recent discussion that other contributors posted about. I didnt quash anything, if Cargin proactively went and sought players as Portglenone have done then thats wrong, no matter when it happened Why on this discussion board does everything come back round to the Toome men. Theres more to Antrim county than the people from the Lough.

If these players have fell out with their south derry clubs as has been rumoured and have approached Portglenone to transfer then whats the problem? Do Portglenone say no thanks we'd like to try and do it with players born this side of the Bann. I would very much doubt that Portglenone secretary was phoning EL on transfer deadline day Harry Redknapp style

100%, every club has, by default inherited people integrating into the community by way of marriage, work related transfers etc... Cargin have had joy with the transfers of 1 or 2 almost a decade ago now, as had Creggan with the exodus of TNN men a while back, and thats their business. As for Casements, i know theyve had joy going back to their last county final in aquiring the service of a few bellaghy men and have been informed they now have currently 3 men on their senior team who have played for South Derry Clubs in the last 3 years. My own club however focus more on trying to retain what we have, and thats to the detriment of success.

so you've squashed the cargin factor as it was 10+ years ago but mentioned portglenones last county senior final which was how long ago?

Have to agree with Marty34, them 3 clubs he just mentioned are leading the way in terms of culture. Casements model though i wouldnt be a fan of. over the years they have taken players not wanted by their clubs and put them in ahead of their own breed. And to be frank, its never worked for them. Maybe Lynn and Co. can change that now, but theres alot to be said for a club who brings through their youth and achieves success

this is a personal reasons v casements it seems. Ive never heard before this year of casements taking these players. Every other club has also taken players so whats the problem against portglenone?? and yes even the mighty cargin have won championships with the help of 'blow ins'

I thought the u20s had a serious looking panel with plenty of firepower up top. Couldnt make the game but a forward line with joe mclaughlin, aodhan mcgarry, niall mcgarrell and cormac mckeown should be a serious outfit

Thats a shocking weekend for our hurling teams. Seniors depleated, 6 subs. U20s and minors beat by Derry. An u20b All Ireland wouldnt even be something to celebrate

Re Fibrus MOM, all that's needed is a slight change in the wording...Fibrus Antrim Player of the Match.

Surely this is a welcome development, a way of 8/10 players per year getting a reward for their efforts.

Surely these initiatives should be applauded.

I am all for the players being recognised and rewarded.

I am not for players standing on the pitch after a defeat being asked to pose for these photo opps.

There are ways and means it could be tweaked.

Are you also against the players standing for selfies after a defeat or signing jerseys/hurls of kids?

Re Fibrus MOM, all that's needed is a slight change in the wording...Fibrus Antrim Player of the Match.

Surely this is a welcome development, a way of 8/10 players per year getting a reward for their efforts.

Surely these initiatives should be applauded.

100%. Its also an extra way of our main sponsors getting a little bit more publicity and if the players benefit also happy days

Anyone else finding the Fibrus Antrim MOTM award slightly cringeworthy?

Horrendous... alongside Antrim twitter captions fangirling our players.

Absolutly embarrassing. What is bert? a leg end or a legend. What the actual f**k??

The feet from mcbride, see ya mate. He doesnt even beat anyone. the westmeath player stands him up and he has to cut back. Has this clown ever played before?

Just saw on the football thread that Antrim are moving their minor fixtures to accomodate last year minors and allow them to play adult.

Is the same likely to happen for the minor hurling league in Antrim which is currently set for a Sunday morning?

From what I understand JC the Sunday morning fixtures did not suit the Minor grade in gerenal for a number of different reasons, playing adult games was probably down the list on why it didn't suit.

When are they playing the minor games now?

I have heard some chat that they are wanting to swap with the u16 grade which ever evening their games were on and send u16s out on the Sunday mornings.

That would make sense. Having minor and senior on the same day would be silly. And no doubt end up some of the minors playing two games in the one day

would it make any sense to push the fixtures out to clubs?

why would the clubs need the fixtures? madness even suggesting that

We'd 6 starters on Sunday who werent involved with the seniors last year. Few lads stepped up from u20 but also 3? OBrien, McCurry and McAteer who are fresh into an inter county set up