Antrim Football Thread

Níl a fhios agam · March 26, 2026, 09:11:28 AM

Attended the game last night. From the journey down, the weather and im sure players felt the heavy pitch, it was grim. Neither side possessed much quality in all honesty, a few individuals that could make solid squad players in next year or two, but we have nothing to be writing home about. Id put my house on Fermanagh getting a good hammering whoever they meet in the next round, so maybe spared us the blushes.

Saffsof82 · March 26, 2026, 09:30:16 AM

u20 is group system, we have Donegal, Derry and Monaghan still to come. Fermanagh already played Donegal , losing by 2 points.

AllStar15 · March 26, 2026, 09:37:14 AM

There's a really nice feature on the new Antrim website where you can go through results as far back as 2013 - for those interested.

Níl a fhios agam · March 26, 2026, 09:49:59 AM

Quote from: Saffsof82 on March 26, 2026, 09:30:16 AMu20 is group system, we have Donegal, Derry and Monaghan still to come. Fermanagh already played Donegal , losing by 2 points.

Thanks for that. I went down to watch the wifes nephew who never got a minute, so was a waste of an evening. Last game i was at was straight knockout and wasnt aware it was groups. Seems like a real tough group they have, however great experience playing teams of that calibre if you can remain competitive.

I probably had an unrealistic expectation of that group, as they have a sprinkling of quality players

bannside · March 27, 2026, 11:36:42 AM

Big day for St Louis Ballymena, contesting a grade A colleges final at 12 noon today in Castledawson. Paddy McAleer is their coach.

Their opponents are St Josephs Donaghmore, ironically managed by Casements coach Niall Kelly, who went to.....St Louis!

Most clubs round here have got a few players involved. Best of luck.

SaffronSports · March 27, 2026, 01:20:30 PM

Boys were about 10 up at one stage but into extra time now. Hopefully get over the line.

johnnycool · March 27, 2026, 01:47:28 PM

Quote from: SaffronSports on March 27, 2026, 01:20:30 PMBoys were about 10 up at one stage but into extra time now. Hopefully get over the line.

Beat by 4 in extra time according to Ulster Schools twitter feed

Saffsof82 · March 27, 2026, 02:10:57 PM

Anyone remember the last time one of our schools made an A final? St marys maybe?

Hoof Hearted · March 27, 2026, 02:56:06 PM

Quote from: SaffronSports on March 27, 2026, 01:20:30 PMBoys were about 10 up at one stage but into extra time now. Hopefully get over the line.

Yes 10up at HT
Massive breeze which both teams made use of
Donaghmore only scored the goal in last 2 minutes to equalise and were the better team in ET

bannside · March 27, 2026, 05:04:00 PM

Ouch - not a nice way to lose.

I think 5 city schools amalgamated in this competition but didnt make it out of the group stage...not trying to belittle those efforts - more about giving credit to St Louis for the actual size of the achievement.

The bigger question remains...will this year group at St Louis remain competitive throughout the A stream the whole way to McRory?

BigGreenField · March 29, 2026, 04:41:04 PM

Ladies footballers promoted to Division 2, congrats to them a tough ask winning away in Newry.

ck · March 30, 2026, 11:01:02 AM

Quote from: BigGreenField on March 29, 2026, 04:41:04 PMLadies footballers promoted to Division 2, congrats to them a tough ask winning away in Newry.

A great result. Congrats to all involved. Who coaches the ladies team?

NatSoSaff · March 31, 2026, 10:41:05 AM

Easter Sunday at 4pm for the next round of club league fixtures? What would the rationale be there then?

Milltown Row2 · March 31, 2026, 10:44:27 AM

Quote from: NatSoSaff on March 31, 2026, 10:41:05 AMEaster Sunday at 4pm for the next round of club league fixtures? What would the rationale be there then?

Parade is early doors so all good.. Sports are played played on Mothers day, Fathers day, birthdays and what better way to enjoy the Easter Celebrations of Irish culture than to play our national sport on that historic day..

That said, teams can and have rearranged games between them and they are going ahead earlier