Antrim Football Thread

[Saffron_sam20]

Talk Dunloy is in Division 1?  if so, how is this possible, they didn't get promoted?  Antrim is really the worst I have ever seen, they literally make it up as they go.  Why don't they just play if your in D1 you play senior championship, D2 play intermediate championship, D3 play junior championship.  League and championship winners get promoted, its very simple. 

that's exactly what they are doing I think. its just how they are going bout it is the problem

[SaffronSports]

Talk Dunloy is in Division 1?  if so, how is this possible, they didn't get promoted?  Antrim is really the worst I have ever seen, they literally make it up as they go.  Why don't they just play if your in D1 you play senior championship, D2 play intermediate championship, D3 play junior championship.  League and championship winners get promoted, its very simple. 

Dunloy have been playing senior championship since winning intermediate in 2022. Theyve reached a qf and a final in that time which is better than most div 1 clubs.

The problem is Dunloy in the league and Dunloy in the championship are a totally different animal.

[thegladiator]

Talk Dunloy is in Division 1?  if so, how is this possible, they didn't get promoted?  Antrim is really the worst I have ever seen, they literally make it up as they go.  Why don't they just play if your in D1 you play senior championship, D2 play intermediate championship, D3 play junior championship.  League and championship winners get promoted, its very simple. 

Dunloy have been playing senior championship since winning intermediate in 2022. Theyve reached a qf and a final in that time which is better than most div 1 clubs.

The problem is Dunloy in the league and Dunloy in the championship are a totally different animal.

And surely that should be a Dunloy problem and not everyone else's?

[SaffronSports]

Well it becomes everyone at Intermediate's problem if you drop them down there. They're a better team than most at senior. The simple solution is to completely separate league and championship.

[Round or stuffed]

so are we saying the leagues are being held up over this? or will division 1 go ahead next week?

[Milltown Row2]

With the leagues changing all the time and players away with the county the league has come across as a glorified set of challenge games leading up to championship, as long as a team is not in a battle to stay up they will treat it indifferently..

Plenty of reasons around that but that's been the case for many many years.

The question is how do you make the league worth winning or even top 4, what are the incentives?

Why do the Tyrone lads go hell for leather in the league? Does that county just have a different mind set to their competitions?

Either way something has to be worked out between the clubs, all of the clubs, in all divisions, as it effects them too.

I do remember a simpler time when watching our seniors as a kid, we travelled all over to see them, we didn't win too many leagues from what I recall but it was well attended

[EOC1923]

Well it becomes everyone at Intermediate's problem if you drop them down there. They're a better team than most at senior. The simple solution is to completely separate league and championship.

An even more simple solution is keep Dunloy in the intermediate until they decide to put more effort into the league. The special treatment given here is scandalous. Our reserves were told they couldnt enter Div 2 as the league structures were set in stone until 2026, then they discover Dunloy have been parachuted into Div 1. Only in Antrim

[antrimman667]

Well it becomes everyone at Intermediate's problem if you drop them down there. They're a better team than most at senior. The simple solution is to completely separate league and championship.

An even more simple solution is keep Dunloy in the intermediate until they decide to put more effort into the league. The special treatment given here is scandalous. Our reserves were told they couldnt enter Div 2 as the league structures were set in stone until 2026, then they discover Dunloy have been parachuted into Div 1. Only in Antrim

How to bring this back to poor old Cargin, sick of your negativity on this page. you do some whinging

[EOC1923]

Well it becomes everyone at Intermediate's problem if you drop them down there. They're a better team than most at senior. The simple solution is to completely separate league and championship.

An even more simple solution is keep Dunloy in the intermediate until they decide to put more effort into the league. The special treatment given here is scandalous. Our reserves were told they couldnt enter Div 2 as the league structures were set in stone until 2026, then they discover Dunloy have been parachuted into Div 1. Only in Antrim

How to bring this back to poor old Cargin, sick of your negativity on this page. you do some whinging

Was just using an example to explain the point.
Your last 4 posts spread across months have been about Cargin.
Obsessed much stalker boy

[Christmas Lights]

Dunloy could be pipped in the intermediate championship, wouldn't say they are miles ahead of st endas or Moneyglass on their day.  Just makes a mockery of the whole thing.  Dunloy are in division 1 this year,  if they don't give a hoot about league football,  surely it would be better for them to be in division 2 then? Championship needs to go hand in hand with the league, I don't think the current format really works.

An even more simple solution is keep Dunloy in the intermediate until they decide to put more effort into the league. The special treatment given here is scandalous. Our reserves were told they couldnt enter Div 2 as the league structures were set in stone until 2026, then they discover Dunloy have been parachuted into Div 1. Only in Antrim

Also, above is correct ref Dunloy.  Ref Cargin reserves, where they looking to be parachuted into D2?  Should they not start in D3? 

[EOC1923]

Dunloy could be pipped in the intermediate championship, wouldn't say they are miles ahead of st endas or Moneyglass on their day.  Just makes a mockery of the whole thing.  Dunloy are in division 1 this year,  if they don't give a hoot about league football,  surely it would be better for them to be in division 2 then? Championship needs to go hand in hand with the league, I don't think the current format really works.

An even more simple solution is keep Dunloy in the intermediate until they decide to put more effort into the league. The special treatment given here is scandalous. Our reserves were told they couldnt enter Div 2 as the league structures were set in stone until 2026, then they discover Dunloy have been parachuted into Div 1. Only in Antrim

Also, above is correct ref Dunloy.  Ref Cargin reserves, where they looking to be parachuted into D2?  Should they not start in D3? 

Aye 3 would have done, but not allowed. 3 other clubs also were in the same boat so I am not making this about our club, was just explaining the Dunloy lack of consistency

[Sportacus]

With the leagues changing all the time and players away with the county the league has come across as a glorified set of challenge games leading up to championship, as long as a team is not in a battle to stay up they will treat it indifferently..

Plenty of reasons around that but that's been the case for many many years.

The question is how do you make the league worth winning or even top 4, what are the incentives?

Why do the Tyrone lads go hell for leather in the league? Does that county just have a different mind set to their competitions?

Either way something has to be worked out between the clubs, all of the clubs, in all divisions, as it effects them too.

I do remember a simpler time when watching our seniors as a kid, we travelled all over to see them, we didn't win too many leagues from what I recall but it was well attended

Mind you the Tyrone league final was played in Christmas week.  Nowhere is perfect!

[Stillwater2]

Any management changes in Div 1-3 teams?

[CentreHalfBack]

Div 1 starts next Wednesday night under lights.

12/3/25 @ 8pm

Ballymena v St John's

[imtommygunn]

Fixtures

Plenty of fixtures on there.