Antrim Football Thread

[Flanker]

County Final day was an even better spectacle with the minor final on before the big game.  Is covid the reason it's missing?

Yes, numbers wise but this year we were full pelt with attendances, much prefer the minor finals before the seniors, 2 years ago was last time at Corrigan. Hopefully back to normal next year

That's a shame.  Hopefully get it back next year and give young lads the profile they deserve.  While I'm at it, I know a lot of young lads who have kicked their last ball at U17 and see no incentive to stick around for a stop-start U20 championship.  I think it's a very sad situation.  Switching minor to U17 was a massive mistake.  Could a county do a solo run and switch back, or are we stuck with the National decision?

U17 was a big mistake with regard to player drop out. Scheduling U20 is exceptionally difficult. The old U21 was difficult but given guys had at least got age group football to u18 there wasn't the same need to provide a reasonable number of games. Counties could put forward a motion to revert to the previous age groupings. Would get a lot of support but might need a 2/3rds majority which would be difficult. So much for player pathways if you just fall the wrong side of U17 cut off date

[country bumpkin]

Never had a drink in that area, plenty of pints in Cargin over the years, some nights we never made it home till we'll after one!

And then you always fell outa bed.....dream or nightmare.....?

[Saffsof82]

County Final day was an even better spectacle with the minor final on before the big game.  Is covid the reason it's missing?

Yes, numbers wise but this year we were full pelt with attendances, much prefer the minor finals before the seniors, 2 years ago was last time at Corrigan. Hopefully back to normal next year

That's a shame.  Hopefully get it back next year and give young lads the profile they deserve.  While I'm at it, I know a lot of young lads who have kicked their last ball at U17 and see no incentive to stick around for a stop-start U20 championship.  I think it's a very sad situation.  Switching minor to U17 was a massive mistake.  Could a county do a solo run and switch back, or are we stuck with the National decision?

U17 was a big mistake with regard to player drop out. Scheduling U20 is exceptionally difficult. The old U21 was difficult but given guys had at least got age group football to u18 there wasn't the same need to provide a reasonable number of games. Counties could put forward a motion to revert to the previous age groupings. Would get a lot of support but might need a 2/3rds majority which would be difficult. So much for player pathways if you just fall the wrong side of U17 cut off date

We can go for and u19 competition next year instead of u20, was alot of debate around it this year if i remember rightly.  Needs to be scheduled in the early summer, after A levels and before club senior champiuonship starts.

[EOC1923]

County Final day was an even better spectacle with the minor final on before the big game.  Is covid the reason it's missing?

Yes, numbers wise but this year we were full pelt with attendances, much prefer the minor finals before the seniors, 2 years ago was last time at Corrigan. Hopefully back to normal next year

That's a shame.  Hopefully get it back next year and give young lads the profile they deserve.  While I'm at it, I know a lot of young lads who have kicked their last ball at U17 and see no incentive to stick around for a stop-start U20 championship.  I think it's a very sad situation.  Switching minor to U17 was a massive mistake.  Could a county do a solo run and switch back, or are we stuck with the National decision?

U17 was a big mistake with regard to player drop out. Scheduling U20 is exceptionally difficult. The old U21 was difficult but given guys had at least got age group football to u18 there wasn't the same need to provide a reasonable number of games. Counties could put forward a motion to revert to the previous age groupings. Would get a lot of support but might need a 2/3rds majority which would be difficult. So much for player pathways if you just fall the wrong side of U17 cut off date

We can go for and u19 competition next year instead of u20, was alot of debate around it this year if i remember rightly.  Needs to be scheduled in the early summer, after A levels and before club senior champiuonship starts.

That never going to happen

[Milltown Row2]

What was the attendance for the final?

[rogercasement]

More important question, are the creggan men going at it today?

[Milltown Row2]

More important question, are the creggan men going at it today?

Plenty of time to celebrate after the Ulster club, why put all that effort into winning the damn thing and not test yourself against the best?

[redhandefender]

More important question, are the creggan men going at it today?

Plenty of time to celebrate after the Ulster club, why put all that effort into winning the damn thing and not test yourself against the best?

You probably answered your own question, put all the effort into winning it therefore celebrated the success.

I would doubt they started the year sacrificing to play an ulster championship match, Cargin may have!

[Sportacus]

County Final day was an even better spectacle with the minor final on before the big game.  Is covid the reason it's missing?

Yes, numbers wise but this year we were full pelt with attendances, much prefer the minor finals before the seniors, 2 years ago was last time at Corrigan. Hopefully back to normal next year

That's a shame.  Hopefully get it back next year and give young lads the profile they deserve.  While I'm at it, I know a lot of young lads who have kicked their last ball at U17 and see no incentive to stick around for a stop-start U20 championship.  I think it's a very sad situation.  Switching minor to U17 was a massive mistake.  Could a county do a solo run and switch back, or are we stuck with the National decision?

U17 was a big mistake with regard to player drop out. Scheduling U20 is exceptionally difficult. The old U21 was difficult but given guys had at least got age group football to u18 there wasn't the same need to provide a reasonable number of games. Counties could put forward a motion to revert to the previous age groupings. Would get a lot of support but might need a 2/3rds majority which would be difficult. So much for player pathways if you just fall the wrong side of U17 cut off date

We can go for and u19 competition next year instead of u20, was alot of debate around it this year if i remember rightly.  Needs to be scheduled in the early summer, after A levels and before club senior champiuonship starts.

That never going to happen

"Never"?  What is the immovable object? 

[NJacko]

Is 2 nights/days not enough until after they see where Ulster takes them? I fully agree with the Milltown Row poster. Chances to push on and get a run at Ulsters best clubs doesnt come around often. They can have plenty of nights partying (and rightly so) once they exit Ulster. It's a great draw for the Antrim champions as I mentioned in the last post. Not unrealistic to expect to win that game at least.

[Milltown Row2]

Ok, just checked the dates, 5th Dec. 20 days away. So another night won't harm them  But I'm sure Gerard won't let this opportunity pass, maybe I'm biased and been lucky enough over the years to watch various (not our latest teams achievements) but the older brigade of the club have great days out in the Ulster club championships.

Any word on Creggan's long standing injuries? Would these lads have a chance?

[JimStynes]

Clann Eireann have already started watching videos of Creggan! They'll be taking it serious and seeing Creggan as a good draw also.

[JimStynes]

What was the attendance for the final?

They didn't scan a lot of our tickets!

[Dunsilly King]

Proud as punch is the best way to describe the feeling from Sunday. Was quietly confident of winning on Sunday, but, there was always a but. Just getting over the line, you could feel the relief from the entire community. Average game but winning was all that mattered. Fantastic celebrations, years of hurt, living the dream. The in laws have been generous with there congratulations, and have to say a number of Cargin friends as well. We weren't good enough before but his season the maturity, game management and hunger shone through. We have a super half back and counter attacking game. Can we do two in a row, at the minute I don't give a flying F**k.

[bannside]

Fair play to Creggan manager Gerard Mc Nulty for getting his just reward. In his two years he has drawn a final and won a final against their formidable rivals. A very worthy achievement, and especially as far as I am aware neither of the McNulty brothers ever put a price on their services. The hard work has been rewarded, and the feeling of pride must be immense. Enjoy the moment.