Antrim Football Thread

[country bumpkin]

We did purchase 12 acres of land a while back just a few hundred yards above the Randalstown roundabout on the Antrim road...

The plan was to develop into pitches....

Anybody know what happened.....I presume Antrim still own that land.....??

I know that particular plot of land was advertised for sale a couple of years / 18 months ago.

Don't know if it was ever sold. At the time I thought it would be a stupid move to sell, as through time it could be developed as a championship venue.

Road network handy for almost every team in the county.

But, after all,  it is Antrim, who have managed to completely f**k up the Casement project.

That was the idea, and a good one at the time....but as you say, 'it is Antrim'.........

[imtommygunn]

Tbf Antrim are only partially responsible for the casement project - I would put the fault a lot more with ulster gaa...

[Cnoc Bán]

We did purchase 12 acres of land a while back just a few hundred yards above the Randalstown roundabout on the Antrim road...

The plan was to develop into pitches....

Anybody know what happened.....I presume Antrim still own that land.....??

I know that particular plot of land was advertised for sale a couple of years / 18 months ago.

Don't know if it was ever sold. At the time I thought it would be a stupid move to sell, as through time it could be developed as a championship venue.

Road network handy for almost every team in the county.

But, after all,  it is Antrim, who have managed to completely f**k up the Casement project.

Is it near Ballygrooby roundabout?

Didn't hear about this before and curious as to where exactly it is.

[country bumpkin]

We did purchase 12 acres of land a while back just a few hundred yards above the Randalstown roundabout on the Antrim road...

The plan was to develop into pitches....

Anybody know what happened.....I presume Antrim still own that land.....??

I know that particular plot of land was advertised for sale a couple of years / 18 months ago.

Don't know if it was ever sold. At the time I thought it would be a stupid move to sell, as through time it could be developed as a championship venue.

Road network handy for almost every team in the county.

But, after all,  it is Antrim, who have managed to completely f**k up the Casement project.

Is it near Ballygrooby roundabout?

Didn't hear about this before and curious as to where exactly it is.

Is indeed a few hundred yards towards Antrim on the left  and the vendor was one of your own....Tir na Nog man.

[Antrim Coaster]

Tbf Antrim are only partially responsible for the casement project - I would put the fault a lot more with ulster gaa...

Ulster GAA are at fault, however Antrim have contributed to the balls up.

[Lár na páirce 1]

Wonder how the wee G men got on with their Ulster appeal last night.

[thegooch13]

Iknow creggan are favourites for this game but I just have a feeling that pg1 could pull something out of the bag here and cause an upset. Heard they have a few big names in training them aswell

[InnocentByStander]

Iknow creggan are favourites for this game but I just have a feeling that pg1 could pull something out of the bag here and cause an upset. Heard they have a few big names in training them aswell

But are Creggan really favourites, everything this year points to PG1 being favourites they have had a far better year

[bannside]

Here's hoping Gooch, all on the day. Shouldn't be much between us.

Hearing positive reports that Aaron Douglas and Kevin Niblock have entered St Malachys into grade A competition at year 11, having won C grade last year...they also won Antrim Cup with that squad last year too, so green shoots appearing and big shout out for showing some ambition alongside commitment.

[EOC1923]

Here's hoping Gooch, all on the day. Shouldn't be much between us.

Hearing positive reports that Aaron Douglas and Kevin Niblock have entered St Malachys into grade A competition at year 11, having won C grade last year...they also won Antrim Cup with that squad last year too, so green shoots appearing and big shout out for showing some ambition alongside commitment.

That is good, and good to see former players trying to drive it on a bit (hasn't been the case around Belfast schools I hear)
Creggan v Portglenone will be very interesting, weighing it all up I see a narrow Portglenone victory, its all quiet from Creggan which is dangerous for others, but they may have too many men back from injury too late to be at their best. In saying that it could go either way.

[thegooch13]

Iknow creggan are favourites for this game but I just have a feeling that pg1 could pull something out of the bag here and cause an upset. Heard they have a few big names in training them aswell

But are Creggan really favourites, everything this year points to PG1 being favourites they have had a far better year

Well the bookies say so, pg1 also missing their captain... However I heard mick kelly is back from australia and could make a difference in the middle third. Think they are worth a punt anyway

[BelSaft]

A lot will hinge on McAleese and Delargy availability? Rhough PG1 have very good strength in their squad. Creggan been very quiet and coming in under the radar i think.

[Lár na páirce 1]

50/50 game that maybe the league champions new found swagger may swing it in their favour Creggan won't be easily beaten in some ways similar to Lamh Dhearg bringing the physical side of it but an interesting game indeed.

[antrimman667]

Dunloy
Creggan
Cargin
St.Bridgets all to win


Glenravel
Ballymena
Aldergrove
Sarsfields all to win heard it here first

[SaffronSports]

Dunloy
Creggan
Cargin
St.Bridgets all to win


Glenravel
Ballymena
Aldergrove
Sarsfields all to win heard it here first

Those are the 8 I voted for on the Saffron Voice Instagram poll. Dunloy probably more hope than expectation but sure you never know.

Add on Laochra Loch Lao and Eire Og and that was my 10.