Antrim Football Thread

[Milltown Row2]

Massive effort and huge shift put in, pitch seemed heavy. Slowed things down a bit

Cargin unlucky on some shot selections some frees going against them also

Wasn't pretty but tense

Was pretty tense

Although beaten Cargin can stand tall as some said a few chances (Poor shot selections) were missed our lads came close and raised the Saffron profile.

Those who took the ridiculous 1/12 odds offered would need to have brought a change of underwear to Healey Pk.

Took the 1/1 with a seven point start which was a  insult.

Despite the profile Glen are no big deal and our boys will realise they missed a great opportunity.....and saying naught about the stand in ref.......

What happened to the original ref?

Apparently he was caught on a message board and they banned him from the game.

Making big noise?

[Saul goodman]

I thought the ref was poor enough, a lot of soft frees.

Would have been a better game in Paul Faloon was ref.

Tough to take for cargin matched glen in most areas, conor glass is real quality two lovely scores

[country bumpkin]

Apparently P F endured hamstring problems mid-week and indeed he would not have been fooled by the results of 'sniper at work' today.
Soft frees indeed and one led to that penalty.

But if some suggest Glen are the real deal and one of the top sides in the country I still take a lot to be persuaded....

[Milltown Row2]

Apparently P F endured hamstring problems mid-week and indeed he would not have been fooled by the results of 'sniper at work' today.
Soft frees indeed and one led to that penalty.

But if some suggest Glen are the real deal and one of the top sides in the country I still take a lot to be persuaded....

If the win the All Ireland would you be saying Cargin were unlucky against the All Ireland winners

[bannside]

Gallant effort, Cargin supporters dared to dream at half time and players left it all on the pitch. They will have a few well deserved pints tonight.

[Saul goodman]

Apparently P F endured hamstring problems mid-week and indeed he would not have been fooled by the results of 'sniper at work' today.
Soft frees indeed and one led to that penalty.

But if some suggest Glen are the real deal and one of the top sides in the country I still take a lot to be persuaded....

I thought the glen no 10 think it is Ethan Doherty went to ground very easily John carron I think got done for a soft free on him- mick McCann also another ref defo would have let a lot more go

[Milltown Row2]

In fairness Glass was caught in the head and no free given, while Cargin gained possession from it.

Didn't feel it was difficult game to ref, possibly 2/3 soft frees which didn't amount to much

[AntrimRealist]

Apparently P F endured hamstring problems mid-week and indeed he would not have been fooled by the results of 'sniper at work' today.
Soft frees indeed and one led to that penalty.

But if some suggest Glen are the real deal and one of the top sides in the country I still take a lot to be persuaded....

I thought the glen no 10 think it is Ethan Doherty went to ground very easily John carron I think got done for a soft free on him- mick McCann also another ref defo would have let a lot more go

McCann's was a definite free - he put his hand into opponent's face - it's football, not rugby.  Cargin decision making in last 15 minutes cost them, nothing to do with the referee.  Corner back took on a very difficult shot and missed, McCann free in middle of the park, tried to find Tomas who was very tightly marked, Glen score came from that.  Fine margins but ultimately Glen didn't panic when it came down to the wire, Cargin did.

[EOC1923]

Apparently P F endured hamstring problems mid-week and indeed he would not have been fooled by the results of 'sniper at work' today.
Soft frees indeed and one led to that penalty.

But if some suggest Glen are the real deal and one of the top sides in the country I still take a lot to be persuaded....

I thought the glen no 10 think it is Ethan Doherty went to ground very easily John carron I think got done for a soft free on him- mick McCann also another ref defo would have let a lot more go

McCann's was a definite free - he put his hand into opponent's face - it's football, not rugby.  Cargin decision making in last 15 minutes cost them, nothing to do with the referee.  Corner back took on a very difficult shot and missed, McCann free in middle of the park, tried to find Tomas who was very tightly marked, Glen score came from that.  Fine margins but ultimately Glen didn't panic when it came down to the wire, Cargin did.

Its fine margins at this high level and when you come up against one of the best teams in Ireland they become finer. Nothing but pride for Cargin both yesterday and two weeks ago, they flew the flag for Antrim football superbly.

[country bumpkin]

Apparently P F endured hamstring problems mid-week and indeed he would not have been fooled by the results of 'sniper at work' today.
Soft frees indeed and one led to that penalty.

But if some suggest Glen are the real deal and one of the top sides in the country I still take a lot to be persuaded....

If the win the All Ireland would you be saying Cargin were unlucky against the All Ireland winners

Cargin have already beaten All Ireland and Ulster winners several times...

[Milltown Row2]

Apparently P F endured hamstring problems mid-week and indeed he would not have been fooled by the results of 'sniper at work' today.
Soft frees indeed and one led to that penalty.

But if some suggest Glen are the real deal and one of the top sides in the country I still take a lot to be persuaded....

If the win the All Ireland would you be saying Cargin were unlucky against the All Ireland winners

Cargin have already beaten All Ireland and Ulster winners several times...

Yeah, funny I was talking to someone the other week and he was saying that you felt that Cargin were a better team.. Perceptions can be funny sometimes 

[country bumpkin]

Apparently P F endured hamstring problems mid-week and indeed he would not have been fooled by the results of 'sniper at work' today.
Soft frees indeed and one led to that penalty.

But if some suggest Glen are the real deal and one of the top sides in the country I still take a lot to be persuaded....

If the win the All Ireland would you be saying Cargin were unlucky against the All Ireland winners

Cargin have already beaten All Ireland and Ulster winners several times...

Yeah, funny I was talking to someone the other week and he was saying that you felt that Cargin were a better team.. Perceptions can be funny sometimes 

Better than...?

[country bumpkin]

Apparently P F endured hamstring problems mid-week and indeed he would not have been fooled by the results of 'sniper at work' today.
Soft frees indeed and one led to that penalty.

But if some suggest Glen are the real deal and one of the top sides in the country I still take a lot to be persuaded....

I thought the glen no 10 think it is Ethan Doherty went to ground very easily John carron I think got done for a soft free on him- mick McCann also another ref defo would have let a lot more go

McCann's was a definite free - he put his hand into opponent's face - it's football, not rugby.  Cargin decision making in last 15 minutes cost them, nothing to do with the referee.  Corner back took on a very difficult shot and missed, McCann free in middle of the park, tried to find Tomas who was very tightly marked, Glen score came from that.  Fine margins but ultimately Glen didn't panic when it came down to the wire, Cargin did.

Obviously an ardent supporter of the green in camouflage....and especially Mick Mc Cann......

[Milltown Row2]

Apparently P F endured hamstring problems mid-week and indeed he would not have been fooled by the results of 'sniper at work' today.
Soft frees indeed and one led to that penalty.

But if some suggest Glen are the real deal and one of the top sides in the country I still take a lot to be persuaded....

I thought the glen no 10 think it is Ethan Doherty went to ground very easily John carron I think got done for a soft free on him- mick McCann also another ref defo would have let a lot more go

McCann's was a definite free - he put his hand into opponent's face - it's football, not rugby.  Cargin decision making in last 15 minutes cost them, nothing to do with the referee.  Corner back took on a very difficult shot and missed, McCann free in middle of the park, tried to find Tomas who was very tightly marked, Glen score came from that.  Fine margins but ultimately Glen didn't panic when it came down to the wire, Cargin did.

Obviously an ardent supporter of the green in camouflage....and especially Mick Mc Cann......

In your words CB, where did Cargin lose it? As the game was a 50/50

[Spike]

fine margins indeed.  Cargin will have much chagrin at 3 of the soft frees given to Glen in the critical last 5 minutes period and the debateable points that were given. Glen would be rueing the missed goal opportunities either side of half time.  Glen managed the majority of injury time very well it has to be said.    As to the rights or wrongs of frees, it shows how a different opinion of the game by a referee can alter things.  Cargin wanted it to be a physical battle such as the referee allowed against Glenties, whereas Mr Eanetta was decidedly against that type of football.   The laws of the game do not distinguish either as right or wrong so it is up to both teams to adjust.