Antrim Football Thread

[Spike]

The Johnnies have championship DNA. They aren't afraid of anyone in a championship match.

[AllStar15]

St Conleth's stadium in Kildare is quality, something like that is all Antrim needed, re-do the main stand to something modern and new. We have missed a trick and now it has dragged on for nearly a generation of footballers not able to play at Casement.

[AllStar15]

I'd agree.  I don't think Cargin will underestimate Portglenone but they wont fear them either.  If Portglenone were that confident they wouldn't have got the semi final draws switched.

Did you ever think the Johnny's didn't want to play cargin and fancied playing creggan or dunloy,we wanted to get 2 byes in the relegation playoffs but that didnt work lol,one thing I do know,KP won't let Mic,thomas or Jimmy lav to ref the game,

I have to say, I think Kevin is one of the best we have. The game is brewing to be a cracker, only complaint is the entrance fee but heyho, the county need to make their money somewhere.

[Take the Mark]

Unimportant who the ref is, he'll be grand and hopefully he enjoys his day.

Keep an eye out for a Carryduff native trying to shhmooze him and his colleagues before the game though 

[bannside]

Big weekend has finally arrived and the work has been done. Portglenone will be travelling in good shape and with plenty of confidence.

Will it be enough?

A small group of players have all county medals from under 12, Under 14, Feile, Og Sport champions, under 16, (all as part of Sean Stinsons amalgamation) Under 21, intermediate cship, Div 2 league, Division 1 league (Eddie Fitz) and apart from a minor championship, only the Mc Namee Cup has eluded them.

Make no mistake this is the big one though, and to be fair Cargin are bang on too, full panel available their preparation has been their best yet according to inside feedback.

This could be a cracker.

[Gael-in-exile]

Cargin are well versed at controlling the game so I think PG1 will need to remember to play to their own tactics and not fall into Cargins tempo.
PG1 were very quick on the break and again were sharp enough even when held up but tended not to play patient possession for as long as Cargin are very comfortable in doing.
I think PG1 will need to get a good percentage of their chances converted when they arise.

I think it will be a relatively even enough game as long as PG1 don't get overwhelmed by the occasion but can understand Cargin hold the favourites tag as they holders and regular finalists/winners in last (10 out of last 12 years).

On a side note I think Cargin seem to take the 'experienced' tag and use it to their advantage but I think they either twist the view of it or someone does that for them to help it contribute to their motivation.
They have been in 10 of the last 12 finals. That is experience, if you were 18/19 in the first or second of those you have a huge amount of experience but would be under 30.
Personally I believe they are experienced but by no means an old team. Even involvement in a small number of finals since 2020 would give their players the experience of the big day and the heightened pressure of bigger championship days, and they've a few boys early 20's who have that.
They may have 4-5 starters over early 30's but there's plenty of others with experience who are not old.

[EOC1923]

Big weekend has finally arrived and the work has been done. Portglenone will be travelling in good shape and with plenty of confidence.

Will it be enough?

A small group of players have all county medals from under 12, Under 14, Feile, Og Sport champions, under 16, (all as part of Sean Stinsons amalgamation) Under 21, intermediate cship, Div 2 league, Division 1 league (Eddie Fitz) and apart from a minor championship, only the Mc Namee Cup has eluded them.

Make no mistake this is the big one though, and to be fair Cargin are bang on too, full panel available their preparation has been their best yet according to inside feedback.

This could be a cracker.

So apart from when doubled up with Ahoghill, some Ports players have U21, Intermediate, Div2 league and Div1 league then, Jesus that is remarkable!!
There has been some nonsense talked this week, keep it going BS

[imtommygunn]

Cargin are well versed at controlling the game so I think PG1 will need to remember to play to their own tactics and not fall into Cargins tempo.
PG1 were very quick on the break and again were sharp enough even when held up but tended not to play patient possession for as long as Cargin are very comfortable in doing.
I think PG1 will need to get a good percentage of their chances converted when they arise.

I think it will be a relatively even enough game as long as PG1 don't get overwhelmed by the occasion but can understand Cargin hold the favourites tag as they holders and regular finalists/winners in last (10 out of last 12 years).

On a side note I think Cargin seem to take the 'experienced' tag and use it to their advantage but I think they either twist the view of it or someone does that for them to help it contribute to their motivation.
They have been in 10 of the last 12 finals. That is experience, if you were 18/19 in the first or second of those you have a huge amount of experience but would be under 30.
Personally I believe they are experienced but by no means an old team. Even involvement in a small number of finals since 2020 would give their players the experience of the big day and the heightened pressure of bigger championship days, and they've a few boys early 20's who have that.
They may have 4-5 starters over early 30's but there's plenty of others with experience who are not old.

yeah players like Shivers / Gribben etc are not old at all and still have played in loads of finals.

[bannside]

So why do you feel the need to trivialise that achievement EOC? What's your motive?

90% of players wouldn't have a fraction of that medal haul, but go ahead and Diss it if it makes you feel good.

Bullshit indeed!

[EOC1923]

So why do you feel the need to trivialise that achievement EOC? What's your motive?

90% of players wouldn't have a fraction of that medal haul, but go ahead and Diss it if it makes you feel good.

Bullshit indeed!

You men have spent all week trying to convince everyone you deserve this title, convince them all on Sunday between 3 and 4.30 within the white lines on the pitch. If you manage that it will be fully well deserved.

[bannside]

Enjoy the glory years of Cargin, its well deserved and hard earned, but a bit of modesty might serve you better.

Youse really do believe no one should be on the same stage as yourselves.

You're right, Sunday between the lines will sort that argument out, at least for another year

[EOC1923]

Enjoy the glory years of Cargin, its well deserved and hard earned, but a bit of modesty might serve you better.

Youse really do believe no one should be on the same stage as yourselves.

You're right, Sunday between the lines will sort that argument out, at least for another year

Youse really do believe no one should be on the same stage as yourselves.

Not sure what i said that prompted this response, chill out BS enjoy the build up to what should be a great occasion.
No glory years either, we count everything from 1987 on as the same era of consistently competing at the top level and grabbing a few champ'ships on the way. That will roll on no matter what happens this year or next.

[Milltown Row2]

With no involvement this weekend and the conclusion of the championship in sight at Corrigan the two best teams have arrived.

Cargin massive favourites and any nonsense said on here will have absolutely no bearing at all on the result

Cargin would need to have a very bad day and not recover long enough within the game to lose it as proven very recently in a final that they had the worst possible starts, red card on one final and load of points down in another to come back and win.

Portglenone have potential and are not turning up to fill in, they would need to convert 90% of their chances and need a minimum of 2 goals to have a chance, Cargin don't give up a lot of goal chances either so its a struggle

Ports are in the final for the first time in a while and that is also something to contend with, expectations and so on. Their best approach is to have a go at it, as sitting back will mean only one winner based on previous teams that have tried that approach.

Will look forward to the match reports on here afterwards, be away this weekend so might not get to see it unless back earlier.

[Lár na páirce 1]

Enjoy the glory years of Cargin, its well deserved and hard earned, but a bit of modesty might serve you better.

Youse really do believe no one should be on the same stage as yourselves.

You're right, Sunday between the lines will sort that argument out, at least for another year

As Martin Kearney said Portglenone have the more skillful and faster players I guess will will see come 4.30 on Sunday what ribbons are on the cup

[SaffronOak]

Cargin have a few players who have led the fight through the years and on the wrong side of 30 but when you look at the influx of youth from successful minor teams, it's a disservice to call them old.  Jamie Gribben, Pat and Tom Shivers, Sean O'Neill and Conhuir Johnston to name a few.  Not sure on the age of Benen Kelly but he's another who catches the eye - had a massive impact coming off the bench against the BT9ers