Antrim Football Thread

[AllStar15]

Well if Laochra didn't want to come up into Div 2, what do you want Gort na Mona to do? Volunteer to go down? I'm not a fan of being potentially relegated based on your final position in the championship groups as well as the league to be honest. Think it's a bit unfair especially if there have been good league results and performances. They should be rewarded. I can't remember what the rationale was for it. Anyone remember?

That is why he's saying they were meant to go down, because they were. No club should be allowed to reject promotion, does a disservce to the whole point of the leagues.

[AllStar15]

I wonder how much the injury to Deccy Smith will hit Dunloys chances. I'd forgotten about that. It's a serious injury to come back from and he was crucial to them last year. Mick McCanns retirement will be of equal if not more impactful on Cargin. There could well be more of the older hands hanging up the boots there in addition to that. I agree with the previous poster that Matthew and Conor Downey returning to Lavey wont be as significant a loss to St.Brigids as has been made out.

Cue the ridicule, but I think I'm convincing myself it might just be Creggans year! 

Mick McCann's retirement may be greatly exaggerated

[BigGreenField]

I wonder how much the injury to Deccy Smith will hit Dunloys chances. I'd forgotten about that. It's a serious injury to come back from and he was crucial to them last year. Mick McCanns retirement will be of equal if not more impactful on Cargin. There could well be more of the older hands hanging up the boots there in addition to that. I agree with the previous poster that Matthew and Conor Downey returning to Lavey wont be as significant a loss to St.Brigids as has been made out.

Cue the ridicule, but I think I'm convincing myself it might just be Creggans year! 

Mick McCann's retirement may be greatly exaggerated

Taking up refereeing full time? 

[imtommygunn]

Surely as good as he is he has to drop off pace wise etc. at some point...

Also I still would say that Cargin would be decent favourites. With Dunloy I would say it's starting to sting on the hurling front because they really should be winning antrim and in addition teams will be more aware of their tactics now too.

I wouldn't see St Brigids or Portglenone as winning it tbh. (Don't mind on either front but really from an outside looking in perspective both would seem a good bit off unless something drastic changes). Though I guess I would have said the same about Dunloy last year but I really think it would be a big surprise on either and Creggan looked last year to have dropped off a bit.

[AllStar15]

Mick McCann's retirement may be greatly exaggerated
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Taking up refereeing full time? 
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Sure he's been at that for 20 years, he's earned his retirement

[Caesar]

Cargin, Creggan, Dunloy, Portglenone and St Brigids all capable of winning the championship if the stars align. Cargin remain firm favourites. One bad performance doesn't make them a busted flush after a decade of dominance. But if I was a betting man, my money would be on Creggan.

[AllStar15]

Cargin are still the favs but less so if Mick has retired. There is no doubt the chasing pack of 4/5 are getting closer to Cargin but whether thats because they are getting better or Cargin is sliding a bit is up for discussion.

[Hoof Hearted]

I think Cargin have made a statement by retaining their management and strengthening their backroom team.
You don't become 2nd best just by one bad game.
Ist year with new rules, for everyone obviously, but suited others better.
Dunloy very much so.
Cargin can't just shut up shop and close out games the way they did, and did it very well tbf.

Cargin very much still favourites in my eyes, but as Dunloy, Madden and Loughmacrory proved last year, there's hope for everyone.

New management's are a big thing too, aswell are retaining the tried and trusted.
We saw what MOR done with Glen a few years back.
A talented team who were struggling to get over the line, then......

[Saffsof82]

I wonder how much the injury to Deccy Smith will hit Dunloys chances. I'd forgotten about that. It's a serious injury to come back from and he was crucial to them last year. Mick McCanns retirement will be of equal if not more impactful on Cargin. There could well be more of the older hands hanging up the boots there in addition to that. I agree with the previous poster that Matthew and Conor Downey returning to Lavey wont be as significant a loss to St.Brigids as has been made out.

Cue the ridicule, but I think I'm convincing myself it might just be Creggans year! 

Mick McCann's retirement may be greatly exaggerated

Taking up refereeing full time? 

      

[bannside]

All about opinions, sure nothings won on Gaaboard lol. So many 50/50 games, league will be interesting, but Cship the big prize.

Is McNamee heading for a new destination in 2026??

[Saffsof82]

How so ? Can you explain how the county u20 were a "pub team" or is this just another of your click bait lines like you X account ?

[NatSoSaff]

I wouldn't pay much attention Saffs, this board clearly has a handful of guys who have either been slighted by a manager or are jealous of certain individuals achievements or individuals appointed to certain roles.

A stronger looking line-up for todays game if the Antrim posting is accurate. Eunan Walsh at midfield and Cathal Hynds at full back gives much better balance.

[paddyjohn]

I wouldn't pay much attention Saffs, this board clearly has a handful of guys who have either been slighted by a manager or are jealous of certain individuals achievements or individuals appointed to certain roles.

A stronger looking line-up for todays game if the Antrim posting is accurate. Eunan Walsh at midfield and Cathal Hynds at full back gives much better balance.

Nail on the head.

[Saffsof82]

Minors 2 ahead at ht in owenbeg v Derry, Derry have the breeze second half

[marty34]

What size is The Dome pitch and who runs it?