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Ahoghill concede their play off games and accept relegation. Surprised at them doing it but maybe they know something  we don't.

Surely not another boardroom change of leagues to suit certain clubs?

I just find it hard to believe  they will sacrifice a place in the expanded D1 without knowing the path forward for next season along also maybe forfeiting championship games this season.

That's what has to happen. Div3 and JFC

Ahoghill concede their play off games and accept relegation. Surprised at them doing it but maybe they know something  we don't.

Surely not another boardroom change of leagues to suit certain clubs?

Games arent blown up for 'pushing and shoving' sessions 

Aye they are. Sweep sweep 😉

Is it the premise to forming Superclubs that a club is only worth existing if it is winning senior championships?

there are loads of clubs in Belfast that have come and gone.  If winning is the only currency then we have all joined the wrong sport.
 

Couldn't agree more.

Belfast mopped up the senior championships for decades. SW clubs battled on and continued in earnest to better their lot.
Now Belfast clubs are struggling to get near a title. Do you know what they're going to have to do? Strap on a pair and try harder.
Ditching clubs to make super clubs is completely ridiculous. Not only does it lack understanding of GAA clubs in west Belfast, it lacks understanding of the very ethos and vision of our association.

But it's ok to do that! Let's leave out wee Junior clubs behind and join a superclub

Yeah, I've 6 nephews while all left before 16 and a niece who stopped at 13.

How do we stop this happening?

Lwt them have fun and don't make it as serious.

Parents have a lot to answer for.   

Without doubt. Some parents are a disgrace.

Yeah, I've 6 nephews while all left before 16 and a niece who stopped at 13.

How do we stop this happening?

Ballymena/Ahogill at underage Hurling, Con Magees/Oisins at Underage Hurling, Cushendall/Oisins at Un14 Hurling and Cushendall have a few Ballymena at Un16.

Naomh Padraig at Underage Hurling also. I'm sure there are others I've forgot about, but I'm sure if you ask any of the clubs involved they'll say it's helped hurling in these clubs. I'm not sure of so many football ones, Ahoghill/Moneyglass maybe?

Time for Antrim to source both hurling and football managers from within the county. Stop the men coming in with no passion for the county and collection the brown envelope at the end of each month. We need passionate Antrim men involved with both codes at the top. Yes they need their expenses of some incentive to take the team but ultimately not money driven. It happens at club level too and does my head in. Rant over

Who do you suggest? Mickey McShane?

Mickey and Johnny Campbell

Good shout.

Time for Antrim to source both hurling and football managers from within the county. Stop the men coming in with no passion for the county and collection the brown envelope at the end of each month. We need passionate Antrim men involved with both codes at the top. Yes they need their expenses of some incentive to take the team but ultimately not money driven. It happens at club level too and does my head in. Rant over

Who do you suggest? Mickey McShane?

Downeys and McGurks both from Lavey

Same old story tbh. 99% of people who are doing f**k all criticising the 1% who are trying to bring something positive.

That could be the same with of the reporters getting personal with management teams or players.

Problem is so many homers have an axe to grind with some people within their own club.

Not pointing fingers at BS there either

Andy has stepped down

Can't say I'm annoyed or surprised.

Could be an agenda there within the match reports.

Why is everybody on this thread talking about other people's children and what they get?
If you have children, you as a grown adult need to accept your responsibilities to give the best guidance possible to your children. If you do your best and deny your kids whatever you think is unsuitable for them, then you will have got it right. If you believe that access to social media is wrong for your family then stop them from using it. Stop using "other parents allow it" as an excuse to allow your kids to do it.

I'd say to you that if you've nothing positive to write on this thread then don't post on it.

There is no fix for depression from what I can see. I know my fix is hitting the beach in the early morning with some tea. I can sit for hours with a flask and my AirPods in.

I get what you're saying about a young person being under pressure to look a certain way and wear certain clothes. I've 3 kids and it's savage what they are saying about school etc. iPhone 15/16 in P5/P6.

We all have our own coping mechanisms, i build walls and keep the tribe small and close.