Antrim Football Thread

[p3427977]

Where will the final be?

[paddyjohn]

Where will the final be?

Ballycastle. Double header with the JFC

[Hoof Hearted]

Where will the final be?

For once, the final will be on a ground where it couldn't be more neutral if you tried.
And limited travelling for both teams.

[Antrim]

The new rules have turned everything on its head. Had that game been 2 years ago, Cargin would have bored people to death with a 0-07 to 0-04 win.

Rossa showed adventure and stayed in the game long enough to give themselves a chance with the breeze in the second half but still had a lot to do. Some unbelievable scores from the right as I was watching it from the stand side.

Some strange decisions from Cargin management or maybe the well.has run a bit dry. They brought on a few players who got on the ball but slowed the game up and was afraid to kick and allowed Rossa to get back in shape by going backwards with the hands all the time. Tough kicking conditions but McNabb was very poor yesterday. Johnstone and Laverty were decent to good. Walsh brought physicality to mark McCann who didnt like it and was behaving a bit like Ronaldo. Shivers was given all he wanted and more in Midfield. Although he won plenty of ball he didnt show the same amount of dynamism as Liam McEnhill did. I thought for such a young man, he gave an amazing performance. Rossa's McMenamin was their star performer but kudos have to go to young Walsh who worked his socks off.  Dominic McEnhill had his shooting boots on. Couldn't believe how timid Cargin were on him. Very unlike them. Byrne was the standout keeper and showed why hes the best in the business. Oozed class and showed up a lot in the Cargin half but his kicking was superb.

Overall the best team won. The wind was always going to be a factor.  Rossa like Dunloy last year, played with freedom and hit Cargin with pace and enthusiasm. Cargin tried (again) to be methodical and slow and must have a rule where only certain people can shoot. They looked devoid of ideas and little creativity bar Laverty attacking from deep. They had their opportunities against the wind but their kicking let them down. They're far from done like but thats two years in a row they havent learned or maybe just dont have the quality anymore.

You have basically said everything I said, yet I was talking shite🧐

Please point out to me where I made any reference to the referee being a factor in Cargin's defeat?

I think you're missing the point entirely. You were talking shite that the referee got you and Cargin beat. I dont think I mentioned Mark O'Neill once. The only bad thing about his appearance were his white boots!

[rogercasement]

The new rules have turned everything on its head. Had that game been 2 years ago, Cargin would have bored people to death with a 0-07 to 0-04 win.

Rossa showed adventure and stayed in the game long enough to give themselves a chance with the breeze in the second half but still had a lot to do. Some unbelievable scores from the right as I was watching it from the stand side.

Some strange decisions from Cargin management or maybe the well.has run a bit dry. They brought on a few players who got on the ball but slowed the game up and was afraid to kick and allowed Rossa to get back in shape by going backwards with the hands all the time. Tough kicking conditions but McNabb was very poor yesterday. Johnstone and Laverty were decent to good. Walsh brought physicality to mark McCann who didnt like it and was behaving a bit like Ronaldo. Shivers was given all he wanted and more in Midfield. Although he won plenty of ball he didnt show the same amount of dynamism as Liam McEnhill did. I thought for such a young man, he gave an amazing performance. Rossa's McMenamin was their star performer but kudos have to go to young Walsh who worked his socks off.  Dominic McEnhill had his shooting boots on. Couldn't believe how timid Cargin were on him. Very unlike them. Byrne was the standout keeper and showed why hes the best in the business. Oozed class and showed up a lot in the Cargin half but his kicking was superb.

Overall the best team won. The wind was always going to be a factor.  Rossa like Dunloy last year, played with freedom and hit Cargin with pace and enthusiasm. Cargin tried (again) to be methodical and slow and must have a rule where only certain people can shoot. They looked devoid of ideas and little creativity bar Laverty attacking from deep. They had their opportunities against the wind but their kicking let them down. They're far from done like but thats two years in a row they havent learned or maybe just dont have the quality anymore.

You have basically said everything I said, yet I was talking shite🧐

Please point out to me where I made any reference to the referee being a factor in Cargin's defeat?

I think you're missing the point entirely. You were talking shite that the referee got you and Cargin beat. I dont think I mentioned Mark O'Neill once. The only bad thing about his appearance were his white boots!

Aside from the referee all my other points were as you said!! I am just talking about what I seen. The referee didn't get us or Cargin beat and I didn't say that. What I did say was on both occasions the referees seemed to lean towards Rossa as they had momentum, it helped them. We were beaten fair and square BUT if the first penno, given for a blatant dive hadn't been given we would have been in semi. And for what it is worth Cargin would have beat us cos they would have been up for it, unlike yesterday.

[p3427977]

Where will the final be?

Ballycastle. Double header with the JFC

Cheers. Two conflicting posts there with yours and the one below. Not sure if the other post is being sarcastic.

[belfastsaff]

the elitist cargin brigade arent making much noise today.... Nothing to say for yourself fellas?

[The_Saffron_serpent69]

Sure what about mr antrim (Slippy Mick)

[Antrim]

The new rules have turned everything on its head. Had that game been 2 years ago, Cargin would have bored people to death with a 0-07 to 0-04 win.

Rossa showed adventure and stayed in the game long enough to give themselves a chance with the breeze in the second half but still had a lot to do. Some unbelievable scores from the right as I was watching it from the stand side.

Some strange decisions from Cargin management or maybe the well.has run a bit dry. They brought on a few players who got on the ball but slowed the game up and was afraid to kick and allowed Rossa to get back in shape by going backwards with the hands all the time. Tough kicking conditions but McNabb was very poor yesterday. Johnstone and Laverty were decent to good. Walsh brought physicality to mark McCann who didnt like it and was behaving a bit like Ronaldo. Shivers was given all he wanted and more in Midfield. Although he won plenty of ball he didnt show the same amount of dynamism as Liam McEnhill did. I thought for such a young man, he gave an amazing performance. Rossa's McMenamin was their star performer but kudos have to go to young Walsh who worked his socks off.  Dominic McEnhill had his shooting boots on. Couldn't believe how timid Cargin were on him. Very unlike them. Byrne was the standout keeper and showed why hes the best in the business. Oozed class and showed up a lot in the Cargin half but his kicking was superb.

Overall the best team won. The wind was always going to be a factor.  Rossa like Dunloy last year, played with freedom and hit Cargin with pace and enthusiasm. Cargin tried (again) to be methodical and slow and must have a rule where only certain people can shoot. They looked devoid of ideas and little creativity bar Laverty attacking from deep. They had their opportunities against the wind but their kicking let them down. They're far from done like but thats two years in a row they havent learned or maybe just dont have the quality anymore.

You have basically said everything I said, yet I was talking shite🧐

Please point out to me where I made any reference to the referee being a factor in Cargin's defeat?

I think you're missing the point entirely. You were talking shite that the referee got you and Cargin beat. I dont think I mentioned Mark O'Neill once. The only bad thing about his appearance were his white boots!

Aside from the referee all my other points were as you said!! I am just talking about what I seen. The referee didn't get us or Cargin beat and I didn't say that. What I did say was on both occasions the referees seemed to lean towards Rossa as they had momentum, it helped them. We were beaten fair and square BUT if the first penno, given for a blatant dive hadn't been given we would have been in semi. And for what it is worth Cargin would have beat us cos they would have been up for it, unlike yesterday.

The part i pointed out about talking shite (emphasised by the bold font ffs) was your crying about the referee!! You're making my point for me.

So the referee didn't get you beat... but they leaned towards Rossa to.keep them in the game so they could win and the only reason Cargin were beat is because they werent up for the game... because they werent playing Portglenone!! Ffs this is hilarious. Its nearly as if Portglenone have never had a decision go their way ever.

Give your head a shake. Congratulate Rossa without any buts. You were beaten (like you have been every year) not because of a referee but because Rossa were better or your lads shit the bed as usual.

Accept it. It'll get you over the winter easier.

[YoungSaff]

An All Belfast final Jesus I didn't see that before a ball was kicked

Fairplay to both Naomh Brid and Rossa both seemed full value for their wins.

Sets up a tasty final encounter surely in Corrigan ?

Rossa have had a good track record there so far  maybe they keep it going

Surely see a few of these Rossa lads in the county panel next year , was some big performers yesterday !!

[SlemishSoldier31]

Was good to see Mick Byrne getting one over the Cargin brigade who kicked him out of the county setup and then seeing his replacement in the other net play so poorly.

I've always thought Byrne was the best keeper in the county and that was just one of the many mistakes the Cargin royalties made when letting their own club bias get in the way of decision making.

[Gaels1789]

The cargin men been very quiet since the game yesterday... spike and EOC same men very loud after hammering Creggan

Must've came down the m2 with the tails between their legs 😉

[paddyjohn]

Where will the final be?

Ballycastle. Double header with the JFC

Cheers. Two conflicting posts there with yours and the one below. Not sure if the other post is being sarcastic.

I'm being a d**k.

I'm assuming Corrigan again.

[paddyjohn]

Was good to see Mick Byrne getting one over the Cargin brigade who kicked him out of the county setup and then seeing his replacement in the other net play so poorly.

I've always thought Byrne was the best keeper in the county and that was just one of the many mistakes the Cargin royalties made when letting their own club bias get in the way of decision making.

How'd they kick him out?

[rogercasement]

The new rules have turned everything on its head. Had that game been 2 years ago, Cargin would have bored people to death with a 0-07 to 0-04 win.

Rossa showed adventure and stayed in the game long enough to give themselves a chance with the breeze in the second half but still had a lot to do. Some unbelievable scores from the right as I was watching it from the stand side.

Some strange decisions from Cargin management or maybe the well.has run a bit dry. They brought on a few players who got on the ball but slowed the game up and was afraid to kick and allowed Rossa to get back in shape by going backwards with the hands all the time. Tough kicking conditions but McNabb was very poor yesterday. Johnstone and Laverty were decent to good. Walsh brought physicality to mark McCann who didnt like it and was behaving a bit like Ronaldo. Shivers was given all he wanted and more in Midfield. Although he won plenty of ball he didnt show the same amount of dynamism as Liam McEnhill did. I thought for such a young man, he gave an amazing performance. Rossa's McMenamin was their star performer but kudos have to go to young Walsh who worked his socks off.  Dominic McEnhill had his shooting boots on. Couldn't believe how timid Cargin were on him. Very unlike them. Byrne was the standout keeper and showed why hes the best in the business. Oozed class and showed up a lot in the Cargin half but his kicking was superb.

Overall the best team won. The wind was always going to be a factor.  Rossa like Dunloy last year, played with freedom and hit Cargin with pace and enthusiasm. Cargin tried (again) to be methodical and slow and must have a rule where only certain people can shoot. They looked devoid of ideas and little creativity bar Laverty attacking from deep. They had their opportunities against the wind but their kicking let them down. They're far from done like but thats two years in a row they havent learned or maybe just dont have the quality anymore.

You have basically said everything I said, yet I was talking shite🧐

Please point out to me where I made any reference to the referee being a factor in Cargin's defeat?

I think you're missing the point entirely. You were talking shite that the referee got you and Cargin beat. I dont think I mentioned Mark O'Neill once. The only bad thing about his appearance were his white boots!

Aside from the referee all my other points were as you said!! I am just talking about what I seen. The referee didn't get us or Cargin beat and I didn't say that. What I did say was on both occasions the referees seemed to lean towards Rossa as they had momentum, it helped them. We were beaten fair and square BUT if the first penno, given for a blatant dive hadn't been given we would have been in semi. And for what it is worth Cargin would have beat us cos they would have been up for it, unlike yesterday.

The part i pointed out about talking shite (emphasised by the bold font ffs) was your crying about the referee!! You're making my point for me.

So the referee didn't get you beat... but they leaned towards Rossa to.keep them in the game so they could win and the only reason Cargin were beat is because they werent up for the game... because they werent playing Portglenone!! Ffs this is hilarious. Its nearly as if Portglenone have never had a decision go their way ever.

Give your head a shake. Congratulate Rossa without any buts. You were beaten (like you have been every year) not because of a referee but because Rossa were better or your lads shit the bed as usual.

Accept it. It'll get you over the winter easier.

One of first things I done was congratulate Rossa and I will do it again. A fine and proud club who have done superbly.
I'm not crying, merely pointing out and any observer at past 2 games will tell you same, referee kept Rossa momentum going, Rossa folk said same to me!!
What can't be argued is once Rossa got on a role neither us nor Cargin could stop them.
An interesting final ahead, still think Brigids will win by a few been wrong before though!!