Antrim Hurling

[maxpower]

Alot of nonsense about the referee, gave plenty of 50/50 calls against us too. Perhaps the problem for Loughgiel is for years you had referee's sympathic to your drought, now you're on top to be knocked down.

1. The point was as B&A described and rightly ruled wide as it was at least 3 foot wide, how you can have a go at the referee for his decisions and claim this was a point is ludicrous
2. Shorty got booked for reacting to Ding, never anything more
3. Woody shoulder on Benny McCarry was right on the sideline and momentum carried him into the dug out, should you only shoulder in the middle of the field

Nonsense about the referee aside the game itself was poor as dictated by the atrocious weather conditions.  Both teams had difficulty in handling and striking, even with the wind.

Dunloy hurled superbly in the first 10 mins, and actually led despite the gale blowing in their faces, Loughgiel then took over, indeed over complicating the play probaly cost them another 2/3 point half time lead

The second half was all dunloy, Loughgiel swamped the defence as dunloy grinded away at the 6 point lead. Martin Scullion was excellent in this period and made light of everyone else's handling difficulties with many a superb catch.

Loughgiel engineered 2 frees against the run of play, both of which where dubious enough, but eventually dunloy got on top on the scoreboard, after which Loughgiel enjoyed their best period of the half creating but missing 2 scoring chances.

For Loughgiel Barney was superb in the first half and martin scullion fantastic in the second, a big plus for them the return of johnny Campbell who also hurled well. For us Sean Dowds was the best player on view with shorty and woody putting in huge performances.

How much can either team read into a game that possibly shouldn't have been played is hard to gauge, but it makes the league more interesting.

[Seamroga in exile]

It's humourous how we have completely differing views of the game.

I'll agree with you about the decision to play the match. It was dangerous in certain areas of the pitch where the water was lying. I wouldn't have been surprised if it had been abandoned at half time. Also I agree that the two teams can't really take too much from the game.both sides were handicapped by the conditions. I would say that there isn't much between them at the minute.

[NAG1]

Woeful conditions for a match, shouldnt have been played.

[pdiddy]

Yip, poor conditions for a match so credit to both teams for putting in a decent performance under the circumstances.

The incident with Ding and Shorty was handbags stuff.  Ding was trying to run the ball out of ball, Shorty pushed him into the steps, Ding sholdered him, Shorty did the same back, ref booked both players, move on.

I wasn't in a great position to see the disputed point so have to accept the decision.  We had enough good chances in the last 10 mins to win the match but our shooting and sometimes over carrying the ball (EMC) let us down.

On a plus for us was JC making a comeback and LW on the bench hopefully coming close to a come back.  Although Scully had a great game (best player we've had over the last 2 seasons imo), JC's experience will help to tighten up our defence which has been leaking soft scores this year.

What did BMC get his 2nd yellow card for?

[johnneycool]

Good win for Glenariffe today against St Johns, we could get out of the shit yet.

I thought you'd have too much to do but Ballycran have been decimated by lads off to America for the summer and are really down to the bare bones. I believe you've still to play them twice so anything is possible.

[Glensman]

Ulster GAA Fixtures:
Wednesday 20th July
Bord Gais Ulster GAA Under 21 Hurling Championship Semi Finals
(7.30pm, ET if necessary)

Antrim v Derry at Morgan Athletic Grounds Ref:  J Clarke (Cavan)
Armagh v Down at Casement Park Ref:  L McAuley (Antrim)

Think the Ulster Council have shot themselves in the foot with the Antrim Derry game being at the Athletic Grounds. A seriously stupid decision - if this was in south Derry somewhere, or in Creggan for example a big crowd would have turned out. Unless Derry travel in their droves then there will be a very very poor turnout.

[NAG1]

Unreal way to promote these matches, shows you exactly what sort of people are behind fixing these games.

I would say the Antrim lads would have be equally as happy to go and play it in South Derry as opposed to traveling to Armagh on a Wednesday night.

[Last Man]

Pretty sure this is dictated by Croke park lads, totally nuts.

[Seamroga in exile]

Mental!

[maxpower]

Benny McCarry got send off for talking back to the referee, second yellow card, although I think as Benny continued to talk back after receiving the second yellow he may have gotten a straight red after that. would be harsh

[pdiddy]

No excuse for that especially when his 1st yellow was for remonstrating to the ref. about a foul he thought he should have won.

[Seamroga in exile]

Agreed.

[NAG1]

Have also heard that a member of the LG public heading into the club house after a the match insulted GD on the way past with something that should never be used to insult anyone, be interesting to see if we hear anymore of this.

[Last Man]

Lads its hard to take I know but its very apparent the refs are being directed to penalize back chat and its time players got wise to that. I know having reffed a few minor matches in an unofficial capacity it's hard to listen to.

[Seamroga in exile]

It's best not to go judging until it has been proven. If it is the case then the perpetrator should be dealt with accordingly. Manys the thing is said at matches by supporters of all clubs.