UC 2010: Aontroim vs Tír Eoghain 23rd May, Páirc Mhic Asmaint

[A Quinn Martin Production]

According to the Antrim Co Website this is the Antrim team:

1          John Finucane (Lamh Dhearg)
2          Colin Brady (St Gall's) [Capt]
3          Aaron Douglas (St John's)
4          Kevin O' Boyle (Cargin)
5          Tony Scullion (Cargin)
6          Justin Crozier (Cargin)
7          Sean Kelly (St Gall's)
8          Aodhan Gallagher (St Gall's)
9          Brendan Herron (Lamh Dhearg)
10        Terry O' Neill (St Gall's)
11        Kevin Niblock (St Gall's)
12        James Loughrey (St Brigid's)
13        Paddy Cunningham (Lamh Dhearg)
14        Michael Mc Cann (Cargin)
15        Tomás Mc Cann (Cargin)


Thoughts??

[Olly]

Hard country boys at the back and pretty city boys up front. WOuldn't mind being in midfield there!!

[Fuzzman]

Justin Crozier aims to add Ulster title to collection
By John Campbell Belfast Tele

Three honours obtained during a four-year period to date in Antrim's colours have gone nowhere near satisfying Justin Crozier's craving for what he describes as "real success."

The athletic 22-year-old centre-half-back shared in the Tommy Murphy Cup triumph two years ago and has also collected National League divisional medals in each of the past two seasons but Crozier's sights are firmly fixed on much bigger targets.

When he lines out against Tyrone at Casement Park on Sunday in the Ulster Championship the final year Queen's University student is hoping to take the first step towards possible provincial glory. And that, he feels, will help provide the Saffrons with rather more credibility.

Crozier's single-minded approach is typical of the current Antrim squad who share the belief that while promotion to Division Two is very welcome they will only gain national recognition if they prove themselves a force in the Championship.

"That's the way we see it," confirms Crozier. "We have a big opportunity this Sunday to show that we can step up on our league form.

"Indeed, it's essential we do this if we are to beat a Tyrone side that generally always relish the Championship irrespective of how they have performed in the league."

Antrim may have blotted their copybook in the closing stages of their Division Three campaign but Crozier believes the team's defeats against Offaly, Wexford and Sligo are inconsequential in terms of Sunday's game.

"We are optimistic and we have quality players who are not afraid to take responsibility on the field," insists Crozier (pictured, above).

While speculation continues as to the possible crucial one-on-one battles that might ensue during the game, Crozier takes a rather different line.

"Look, no matter what player you are marking in a Tyrone jersey you can be sure that he will be of high calibre. This is the kind of challenge you have to be able to rise to but at the same time it's the challenge you want as a player.

"Hopefully on the day I will be able to raise my game to cope with whoever I am opposing," says Crozier who could find himself pitted against either Sean Cavanagh or Brian McGuigan when Mickey Harte unveils his team at a Club Tyrone function tonight.

And Cargin clubman Crozier knows precisely the source of Antrim's biggest incentive to peak on Sunday.

"Let's be honest, Tyrone blitzed us at the start of last year's Ulster final and we stood off and watched them.

"The game was as good as over after about 25 minutes or half-an-hour and we certainly don't want that to happen again.

"We have a chance now to make amends for that performance and we aim to try and take it with both hands," he points out.

Is the forecast now changed to be cloudy but warn like 23/24C

[Wee Shea]

According to the Antrim Co Website this is the Antrim team:

1          John Finucane (Lamh Dhearg)
2          Colin Brady (St Gall's) [Capt]
3          Aaron Douglas (St John's)
4          Kevin O' Boyle (Cargin)
5          Tony Scullion (Cargin)
6          Justin Crozier (Cargin)
7          Sean Kelly (St Gall's)
8          Aodhan Gallagher (St Gall's)
9          Brendan Herron (Lamh Dhearg)
10        Terry O' Neill (St Gall's)
11        Kevin Niblock (St Gall's)
12        James Loughrey (St Brigid's)
13        Paddy Cunningham (Lamh Dhearg)
14        Michael Mc Cann (Cargin)
15        Tomás Mc Cann (Cargin)


Thoughts??

Haven't read full thread, is McClean injured?

[glens abu]

According to the Antrim Co Website this is the Antrim team:

1          John Finucane (Lamh Dhearg)
2          Colin Brady (St Gall's) [Capt]
3          Aaron Douglas (St John's)
4          Kevin O' Boyle (Cargin)
5          Tony Scullion (Cargin)
6          Justin Crozier (Cargin)
7          Sean Kelly (St Gall's)
8          Aodhan Gallagher (St Gall's)
9          Brendan Herron (Lamh Dhearg)
10        Terry O' Neill (St Gall's)
11        Kevin Niblock (St Gall's)
12        James Loughrey (St Brigid's)
13        Paddy Cunningham (Lamh Dhearg)
14        Michael Mc Cann (Cargin)
15        Tomás Mc Cann (Cargin)


Thoughts??

Haven't read full thread, is McClean injured?

according to paper has a viral infection

[EC Unique]

As always, I look forward to guessing what the beard has in store for us as Thursday night draws ever closer. Who will be the surprise selection tomorrow night?. There's always at least one. My prediction will be the surprise selection of no surprises. Packy, Carlin, Justy, McCarron, Davy, Ricey, Jordan, Hub, Colm Cav, Tommy, Sean Cav, Joey, Penfold, O'Neill, Mugsy

I think we will see Devine in goals. Would not be surprised to see Dooher or Harte in half forward line.

[Wee Shea]

According to the Antrim Co Website this is the Antrim team:

1          John Finucane (Lamh Dhearg)
2          Colin Brady (St Gall's) [Capt]
3          Aaron Douglas (St John's)
4          Kevin O' Boyle (Cargin)
5          Tony Scullion (Cargin)
6          Justin Crozier (Cargin)
7          Sean Kelly (St Gall's)
8          Aodhan Gallagher (St Gall's)
9          Brendan Herron (Lamh Dhearg)
10        Terry O' Neill (St Gall's)
11        Kevin Niblock (St Gall's)
12        James Loughrey (St Brigid's)
13        Paddy Cunningham (Lamh Dhearg)
14        Michael Mc Cann (Cargin)
15        Tomás Mc Cann (Cargin)


Thoughts??

Haven't read full thread, is McClean injured?

according to paper has a viral infection

Cheers. What is your fella Douglas like? Think I have seen glimpses of him just from last year coming on as a sub in some matches?

[David McKeown]

Is this game an all ticket affair?

[Fear ón Srath Bán]

Hard country boys at the back and pretty city boys up front. WOuldn't mind being in midfield there!!

Wouldn't you know which way to turn? 

[omagh_gael]

Is this game an all ticket affair?

No you can pay at the gate

Championship focus on Antrim - Tyrone below. Encouraging to see a bit more focus on GAA from BBC but still think there's room for a half an hour show each week previewing and reviewing the relevant championship games.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/northern_ireland/gaelic_games/8690709.stm

[glens abu]

According to the Antrim Co Website this is the Antrim team:

1          John Finucane (Lamh Dhearg)
2          Colin Brady (St Gall's) [Capt]
3          Aaron Douglas (St John's)
4          Kevin O' Boyle (Cargin)
5          Tony Scullion (Cargin)
6          Justin Crozier (Cargin)
7          Sean Kelly (St Gall's)
8          Aodhan Gallagher (St Gall's)
9          Brendan Herron (Lamh Dhearg)
10        Terry O' Neill (St Gall's)
11        Kevin Niblock (St Gall's)
12        James Loughrey (St Brigid's)
13        Paddy Cunningham (Lamh Dhearg)
14        Michael Mc Cann (Cargin)
15        Tomás Mc Cann (Cargin)


Thoughts??

Haven't read full thread, is McClean injured?

according to paper has a viral infection

Cheers. What is your fella Douglas like? Think I have seen glimpses of him just from last year coming on as a sub in some matches?

same here,don't know a lot about him either

[OverThePostsAWide]

According to the Antrim Co Website this is the Antrim team:

1          John Finucane (Lamh Dhearg)
2          Colin Brady (St Gall's) [Capt]
3          Aaron Douglas (St John's)
4          Kevin O' Boyle (Cargin)
5          Tony Scullion (Cargin)
6          Justin Crozier (Cargin)
7          Sean Kelly (St Gall's)
8          Aodhan Gallagher (St Gall's)
9          Brendan Herron (Lamh Dhearg)
10        Terry O' Neill (St Gall's)
11        Kevin Niblock (St Gall's)
12        James Loughrey (St Brigid's)
13        Paddy Cunningham (Lamh Dhearg)
14        Michael Mc Cann (Cargin)
15        Tomás Mc Cann (Cargin)


Thoughts??

They'll definitely be a Kevin at CHF then on Sunday...  What's the odds that there will be a mysterious setback for this Kevin before the throw in? This Kevin won't be match fit and won't finish the match (maybe not even the first half?). A gamble.

Finucane has a better kickout than McGreevy, but I know who I would prefer in goal when the inevitable 2/3 goal chances for Tyrone come up. A gamble.

Douglas is a fine player but I am not convinced he is a county centre fullback - at least not on a towering target man which is the current vogue. A gamble.

Terry O'Neill  Could do serious damage...to Antrim. He had stinkers in his last two competitive runouts. Will he contribute more than the half-back he is supposed to nullify? A gamble.

All Baker needs to do is bring on Kevin Brady (has he thing about Kevins?) and Groundhog Day will be complete. Where is the progression? Antrim have serious strength and depth issues and this will be exposed, if not on Sunday then very soon after.

It's a wonder Baker didn't coax Mickey Darragh out of retirement? Or was that a gamble too far even for him?

[David McKeown]

Is this game an all ticket affair?

No you can pay at the gate

Championship focus on Antrim - Tyrone below. Encouraging to see a bit more focus on GAA from BBC but still think there's room for a half an hour show each week previewing and reviewing the relevant championship games.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/northern_ireland/gaelic_games/8690709.stm

Great I might call down and watch the game then

[Fuzzman]

I love this google street view thingys.
For any of ye not knowing were the fruithill club is.

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Fruithill+bowling+club&sll=54.57634,-5.981455&sspn=0.006181,0.018604&ie=UTF8&hq=Fruithill+bowling+club&hnear=&layer=c&cbll=54.575934,-5.981917&panoid=fjX2PJueZx3pBCw36iQMaQ&cbp=12,312.97,,1,3.61&ll=54.575569,-5.986519&spn=0,0.018604&z=16&iwloc=B

[Zapatista]

and Mayo?

I don't know. I'll tell ye after the game.