Antrim Football Thread

[NatSoSaff]

Would the thinking that the team may be better suited to another year in the 3rd division have came into play from the management? Or is that a nonsense suggestion?

[bannside]

I don't think we should get into conspiracy theories but that thought crossed my mind. If the quartet that were dropped come straight back in again for championship it really does raise the question of that theory alright!

A really strange time to give a run out to a reserve keeper -that's for sure. The management looked very subdued too. Last week all three standing together, yesterday the no 2 and 3 tucked away quietly in the background.

I'd rule nothing in or out Nat....

[country bumpkin]

Bad day at the office for Cargin as well by the look of things. Strong team out on paper too, I suppose every club has an off day here and there. Going by Geordies Saffron Gael report they just couldn't score....or are the Johnnie's on an upward projectory?

Cargin were poor but without all county players including 6 in the under 20 panel and league is a primary concern BS.....

Another reversal in prospect on Wed night....

Division two may well be easier....

[bannside]

No medals in March CB. A club with numerous championship titles will rightly not get overexcited about the league. You've a local Derby though on Wednesday and all county players are available, that should be a better barometer if your well-being at this early stage of the year.

Neither manager will be sending a team out in casual mode for that I wouldn't think.

[country bumpkin]

No medals in March CB. A club with numerous championship titles will rightly not get overexcited about the league. You've a local Derby though on Wednesday and all county players are available, that should be a better barometer if your well-being at this early stage of the year.

Neither manager will be sending a team out in casual mode for that I wouldn't think.

Not sure if senior county players are available on Wed night but certainly under 20s are not....

But I am sure our lads would love to gain another league title....but such maybe beyond them....

[Sportacus]

Would the thinking that the team may be better suited to another year in the 3rd division have came into play from the management? Or is that a nonsense suggestion?

Not a chance.  McGinley and O'Neill are winners.

[Lár na páirce 1]

County players are available for next 2 weeks as far as I'm aware
No medals in March CB. A club with numerous championship titles will rightly not get overexcited about the league. You've a local Derby though on Wednesday and all county players are available, that should be a better barometer if your well-being at this early stage of the year.

Neither manager will be sending a team out in casual mode for that I wouldn't think.

Not sure if senior county players are available on Wed night but certainly under 20s are not....

But I am sure our lads would love to gain another league title....but such maybe beyond them....

[country bumpkin]

County players are available for next 2 weeks as far as I'm aware
No medals in March CB. A club with numerous championship titles will rightly not get overexcited about the league. You've a local Derby though on Wednesday and all county players are available, that should be a better barometer if your well-being at this early stage of the year.

Neither manager will be sending a team out in casual mode for that I wouldn't think.

Not sure if senior county players are available on Wed night but certainly under 20s are not....

But I am sure our lads would love to gain another league title....but such maybe beyond them....

You are right in that one BS county seniors are released to play Wed night.....

[bannside]

That should even things up a bit at least. No one wants to lose local derbies, even if it's "only" the league.

[country bumpkin]

That should even things up a bit at least. No one wants to lose local derbies, even if it's "only" the league.

As Vincent Ward former Runai of Gall's and a good friend told me many years ago, You boys keen on winning leagues and we (Galls) will concentrate on the championship.

Took a while but lesson taught back.then well learned....

[bannside]

But as you know yourself, when a championship was just out of your reach, it was good to have the league trophy available for your dinner dance. Just in case you would slip up in an oul semi final or final. Yes/No

Vincent was a wise sage and a gentleman to boot.

[country bumpkin]

But as you know yourself, when a championship was just out of your reach, it was good to have the league trophy available for your dinner dance. Just in case you would slip up in an oul semi final or final. Yes/No

Vincent was a wise sage and a gentleman to boot.

No.....had enough of that 'league specialist" jibe to last a lifetime.....

[country bumpkin]

Having considered the game on Sunday last we would, on recollection the huge strides forwarded
have made  this year.
Westmeath, make no mistake are a good team and our lads were totally dominant for a good portion.

That penalty and a couple of wayward kick outs from a young keeper who certainly looks one for the future cost us.

A comfortable finishing berth in the league and a winnable championship beckons and it is onwards and upwards...

[bannside]

I see it different to you tbh. Huge strides is far too liberal....that's something Derry have done, from division four to within touching distance of division one. Or Clare, div 4 to seven completed years now in ultra competitive div 2. You talk of a team making huge strides then it's Louth, not us.

We are making "solid" progress, but we were made to look very ordinary during periods of our last two games. We conceded 9 points on the trot to Westmeath, and had no answer to their direct play when the chips were down. Too many missed tackles, and their men had space everywhere.

We are going "okay"...there's a lot of work still to be done. A victory against Cavan would change the narrative from solid to good in fairness.

[Saffrongael]

The Laois result also looks poor in hindsight, they would have been considered a threat for promotion at the time but end up relegated.