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Lads, myself and a few like-minded saffron folk had a discussion, we got onto the topic of the 'look good, feel good, play good.' theory.

Opinions on the saffron outfit changing the shorts to mainly saffron with white stripes, instead of white shorts with saffron stripes? Was told there was tension in camp due to this years gear, things said such as 'the training tops are drowning us' or 'how can u call these skinny bottoms?' and its understood players aren't happy with how they look on the pitch in compared to your Derrys or Tyrones.

Is this an issue that needs dealt with? or typical modern day footballer bulls***

Yep definitely a major issue, but pales in comparison to the fact that the grass in not as green in Corrigan as it is in Healy Park or Owenbeg!!

Nail on the head 82! Why don't we change the crest too for the boys! Joke.

Lads, myself and a few like-minded saffron folk had a discussion, we got onto the topic of the 'look good, feel good, play good.' theory.

Opinions on the saffron outfit changing the shorts to mainly saffron with white stripes, instead of white shorts with saffron stripes? Was told there was tension in camp due to this years gear, things said such as 'the training tops are drowning us' or 'how can u call these skinny bottoms?' and its understood players aren't happy with how they look on the pitch in compared to your Derrys or Tyrones.

Is this an issue that needs dealt with? or typical modern day footballer bulls***

Is it not O'Neills gear so I presume it'd be all standard fitting?

Yes marty, oneills gear.

Lads, myself and a few like-minded saffron folk had a discussion, we got onto the topic of the 'look good, feel good, play good.' theory.

Opinions on the saffron outfit changing the shorts to mainly saffron with white stripes, instead of white shorts with saffron stripes? Was told there was tension in camp due to this years gear, things said such as 'the training tops are drowning us' or 'how can u call these skinny bottoms?' and its understood players aren't happy with how they look on the pitch in compared to your Derrys or Tyrones.

Is this an issue that needs dealt with? or typical modern day footballer bulls***

hi guys, newbie here  . Wasn't sure on what topic to make my v. first post on but here goes- What are everyone's thoughts on how minor championship/league may turn out? Taking into consideration this decision being made on Monday about the county reforming back to the u18 structure of course. I find it hard to pick out a winner but one things for sure: Glenravel's success last year will NOT I repeat NOT be repeated. If anything it was pure luck they made it past the quarter final. Thoughts?

Big hello to Glenravel's Minor Manager! Trying to bring a siege mentality to the team this year.....I love it.

Thinks he's slick NAG, glenravel always into those mind games from day wan. I mind many a time a game would be played on the 'wee' pitch instead of their good pitch, simply due to mind games. Have to admire them for their efforts in this field.

Thinks he's slick

Then NEVER use it as an example of SW carrying the county single-handedly.

It's Cargin's success.

Cargins success was only an example of the work that south west Antrim put in to promote the county. I can go into further detail if you would like.

It means that Cargin's success belongs solely to them and it would be pathetic for any other club to try and piggyback as a wider collective.

but did i say that though? Cargins success belong to the people of toome/wider area. NEVER try to put words in my mouth, we are good GAA people and do not need others to stir the spot...

Any more word on the downeys?

Cargin's decent effort in Ulster is a shared success for all of the SW clubs. Right.

whats thon supposed to mean?

I think it is more concerning as to how he is being remunerated at All Saints.

How any one thinks this is the way to go is beyond me.

Crazy stuff.

Dont be mentioning manager pay on here the SW lads are very sensitive about their money tree

I wouldn't say much about south west Antrim at the minute lad were single handedly carrying the county

you aren't carrying it very far lad 

Cargin represented Antrim in the Ulster championship and gave Glen the all Ireland finalists a good rattle laaaaaad. Dont see belfast teams at that

SW clubs strive to get the most out of extremely limited population resources whether that be facilities, schools or coaching. Forever punching well above their weight.  No quick fixes and thats the reality.

and anyone who disagrees is lying to themselves spike

I think it is more concerning as to how he is being remunerated at All Saints.

How any one thinks this is the way to go is beyond me.

Crazy stuff.

Dont be mentioning manager pay on here the SW lads are very sensitive about their money tree

I wouldn't say much about south west Antrim at the minute lad were single handedly carrying the county

Baker not too popular among some on here, must be doing something right in that case 

People just don't like seeing others succeed. I followed all saints closely last year as I thought something special was stirring, but I can confidently say the year was a mess. However, respect has to be put on bakers name as he is the only man to bring the saffrons close to success in the 21st century. And we should thank for him for what he did, although it was short lived. And this is why I believe the saints will find form again and this will be due to a mix of up coming players like Shaun 'Christ' O'Callaghan and Ronan 'rhino' McKillop who are both featured in the Antrim u20 team and bakers hunger to succeed on each team he manages.

I'd say you're right about aghagallon now that I think about it, draw is important for them.
Would like to see PG1 finally win a championship but at the same time it's clear Cargin are nowhere near done.

Baker is taking pre season trainings with all saints so I can only guess he's there to stay another year and I believe all saints really underperformed last season so the chip on their shoulder could drive them on

Who's everyone's early picks for 2023 championship?
Here's mine
Senior: Aghagallon - I think they're sick of heart breaking defeats and this season will be now or never for them if they want to keep players motivated.
Intermediate: All Saints - win or DIE for the Ballymena men. If a trophy doesn't come back to Slemish park this year I'm convinced Baker will leave. And the saints will be back to the drawing board
Junior: who gives a rats a*se