Antrim Football Thread

[Duine Inteacht Eile]

Rossa usually don't even qualify out of their group. They did this year and got beat by Derry blow ins 
In all seriousness, Rossa given the players they have have underperformed for years, particularly the past few years. Under achievers.

I think they lost a few players this year to other clubs.

Rossa did beat Cargin in the 'group stages' last year, but none of the other semi finalists can boast of a single championship win over Erin's Own in senior championship fare......

They didnt qualify from the group so its a nonsense point. Beating Cargin in a dead rubber doesnt count.

I appreciate that it inconveniences whatever point it is you are making, ck, but there is no excuse to make stuff up either.
They did qualify from the group.
Not only that but they actually topped it.
Your interpretation of a dead rubber also differs from mine. A game whereby the winner tops the group isn't one, in my view.
But carry on....

[Would ye whist]

Big week ahead for Antrim Championship, who are we saying to progress?

Cargin by 3
Dunloy by 1 after ET
Ballymena by 4
Glenravel by 2
O'D's by 10
Rasharkin by 12

[InnocentByStander]

Big week ahead for Antrim Championship, who are we saying to progress?

Cargin by 3
Dunloy by 1 after ET
Ballymena by 4
Glenravel by 2
O'D's by 10
Rasharkin by 12

Agree with all these results.

The results in the JFC will more than likely be one sided but why is our JFC so weak??

[Lár na páirce 1]

Big week ahead for Antrim Championship, who are we saying to progress?

Cargin by 3
Dunloy by 1 after ET
Ballymena by 4
Glenravel by 2
O'D's by 10
Rasharkin by 12

Cargin by 7

Portglenone by 10

Ballymena by 4

Glenravel by 8+

[NorthAntrim]

Big week ahead for Antrim Championship, who are we saying to progress?

Cargin by 3
Dunloy by 1 after ET
Ballymena by 4
Glenravel by 2
O'D's by 10
Rasharkin by 12

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Agree with all these results.

The results in the JFC will more than likely be one sided but why is our JFC so weak??

There are teams in Intermediate probably at junior level. Pearses(won it last year will probably drop next) lisburn (won it 3 years ago could possibly drop even playing div 2 football) antrim won it 2 years ago and shouldve dropped again this year. Out of their depth

[BrendanAntrim]

So another Downey has exited to St Brigid's ....played in the popular u-19 Championship last week.....

I think you need new sources.

[InnocentByStander]

Across both codes in the senior semi finals, Belfast are represented by 1 team.

Is Belfast GAA dying?

[SaffronSports]

I certainly don't think Belfast GAA is dying but I do think it is spread too thin.

[bannside]

Great weekend of sport awaits! Bring her on...

Clubs should have nomination forms anytime soon for any aspiring administrators who think they can step up and add value/make a difference.

Soon CMC and Donal Murphy will be stepping down after a 4 year stint. While its easy to snipe from the sidelines the list of achievements/developments during their tenure is very very impressive.

[country bumpkin]

Having lost out in the finals of back to back minor championships to Cargin in the past few years  does anybody know how many St Brigid's lads from that era have stepped up to their senior team.
I would guess that Cargin have in the region of 70/80% included in the senior panel now.

[Milltown Row2]

Bill and Ted should be sharpening their pencils with their application

[Duine Inteacht Eile]

Across both codes in the senior semi finals, Belfast are represented by 1 team.

Is Belfast GAA dying?

Possibly but a quick glance at juvenile football would suggest that there is at least a dying kick.

[Lár na páirce 1]

Great weekend of sport awaits! Bring her on...

Clubs should have nomination forms anytime soon for any aspiring administrators who think they can step up and add value/make a difference.

Soon CMC and Donal Murphy will be stepping down after a 4 year stint. While its easy to snipe from the sidelines the list of achievements/developments during their tenure is very very impressive.

Looking forward to this weekend BS
Can the ports finally get over their semi final jinx or can Dunloy upset the odds and spring a surprise.

[BelSaft]

Completely obsessed with St Brigids Country Bumpkin

Having lost out in the finals of back to back minor championships to Cargin in the past few years  does anybody know how many St Brigid's lads from that era have stepped up to their senior team.
I would guess that Cargin have in the region of 70/80% included in the senior panel now.

[barnish oggie]

Across both codes in the senior semi finals, Belfast are represented by 1 team.

Is Belfast GAA dying?

Possibly but a quick glance at juvenile football would suggest that there is at least a dying kick.

I would agree.

St Brigids, St Pauls and Gorts very strong at u15/u17 level.

Problem will be can they translate that to Senior by keeping those groups together and bringing them through.

I know some of the stronger players in those teams are already having their heads turned by soccer and rugby so it remains to be seen if they keep at the football.