Antrim Football Thread

[Milltown Row2]

Hear that Cargin are about to commence training, and the word on the ground says that they are not going to stand in the way of St Gall's in their quest for 8 in a row...............seems they are going to concede in the final (if they get there)............. Sure K Mc G has retired it seems, and his broad back has been carrying the Milltown men for years................they will need assistance

I back Cargin every year and they let me down!! Well once

[country bumpkin]

Cargin are 7/2 this year......................Gall's are 1/1......................biggest price they have been in years......................silly bookies.

[Milltown Row2]

Cargin are 7/2 this year......................Gall's are 1/1......................biggest price they have been in years......................silly bookies.

That's a good bet either way

[Hoof Hearted]

St Galls haven't been arguably the best side in the province for a while...Losing the county boys will probably help them though so would still expect them to win.

Antrim seem to have improved a lot. Ardoyne may challenge them though.

Are moneyglass or st teresa in the intermediate? They may challenge.

St Teresas are current IFC champions - but are playing SFC this year
Is this by choice ?
they are top of DIV 2 and have a good chance of retaining their title aswell as promotion, why play in the SFC when they wont win it ?

[country bumpkin]

Was at the reserve football finals on Saturday evening last and witnessed a couple of quite entertaining games but when the presentations arrived there wasn't a county official to be seen. The job was done by a country based member of the CCC but where were the county officers???

[themac_23]

So it's that time of year again, championship, after this weekend some teams will get that shot in the arm a championship win can give and others will be left to pick up the pieces for the league ending. Here are my predictions for this weekend:

JFC

Lisburn v Ballycastle: Fancy the castle by 2-3 points, don't think either team will be in the mix for JFC but both will fancy their chances of progressing here.

IFC

Glenravel v Randalstown: Going to go with Tir Na nOg here, seem a decent side anytime i've seen them they seem to move the ball well and work good scores, no more reliance on Magill.

Ballymena v St Endas: Both teams going well in their leagues, St Endas could cause a surprise here and will be quietly confident of an upset, but this Ballymena team have been there done that at this level and i can see them winning by 2-3 points.

Glenavy v Davitts: Fancy Glenavy here by 6-7 points, Davitts are a decent side but in their 1st year back at this level i think they might struggle. Hopefully they prove me wrong and run it a bit tighter, some excellent footballers.

Sarsfields v Dunloy: All Div 3 clash, can't see past Sars though, good young team with that bit of experience, Dunloy having their usual problems with hurlers gearing up for SHC, Sars by 4.

Gort Na Mona v St Brigids: Think the Malone Road men will have enough here to get through, Gort will make it difficult for them though, will be tighter than league form shows, Brigids by 2.

Portglenone v O'Donells: Cant look past Portglenone here, seem to be coming back slowly but surely, blooding a few of the players that got them the U-21 title last year, will stand them well for a crack at IFC this year, Casements by 7.

[glens abu]

Is the Baker for real  ???Does he really think he did a good job this year?

[country bumpkin]

Jeez u really admire the Baker glens abu...........................are u after his job?

[bannside]

Does anyone know the exact position regarding the county senior, U-21 or minor management positions? The word is that ALL positions are under review and clubs have until 22 August to make known the names of any interested parties? Can anyone here confirm or deny this.

[aontroim]

Does anyone know the exact position regarding the county senior, U-21 or minor management positions? The word is that ALL positions are under review and clubs have until 22 August to make known the names of any interested parties? Can anyone here confirm or deny this.

All except Senior Hurling are open for nominations.  Recommendations to be brought to County Committee for approval early Sept.

[bannside]

Thanks Aontroim. Is the date 22 August of any significance?

[glens abu]

Jeez u really admire the Baker glens abu...........................are u after his job?

Ha ha not at all just can't understand what he has done this year to be so arrogant about.

[country bumpkin]

Where have all the pundits gone...................nothing left to say..................MR2 on holidays???

[Milltown Row2]

Where have all the pundits gone...................nothing left to say..................MR2 on holidays???

Us and Cargin in final

[country bumpkin]

U could well be right Milltown...............u could indeed. But what say u about the Intermediate?