Antrim Hurling

[btdtgtt]

Also with these older players eventually retiring they are leaving a strong nucleus which only needs a few additions from underage rather than hugely successful teams.
The rest of the clubs will need a huge injection of talent to bridge the gap - I think Ballycastle are the nearest but still a bit to go.
Like I said before - age is really an inter-county concern in terms of time available for preparation and travelling etc.
At club level I think the most successful players will generally be the more experienced.


Personally I'm going for a one point game on Sunday - I'll get off the fence and toss a coin on who wins it later!

[Milltown Row2]

Referee sorted for Sunday I hear

[Seamroga in exile]

Referee sorted for Sunday I hear

Mr. T. Reilly. 

[btdtgtt]

Referee sorted for Sunday I hear

Mr. T. Reilly.

More evidence of someone hanging around long enough in Antrim circles to get a big job!

I hope he is up to it!
Mind you - if Cushendall or Loughgiel aren't happy he won't find much solace in the Ballycastle clubrooms either!

[BlackandAmber]

Referee sorted for Sunday I hear

Mr. T. Reilly.

That explains why the Town "rolled over" on Sunday.  No chance in the final with that character. 

[NAG1]

Referee sorted for Sunday I hear

Mr. T. Reilly.

That explains why the Town "rolled over" on Sunday.  No chance in the final with that character. 

Was I not slated earlier in the season for saying that this would be the case?

[Hirty Darry]

SIE, what are your pre-match thoughts on the SHC final, having seen both teams in action last weekend?

I actually think the appointment of T.R will suit Loughgiel better as they seem to be very disciplined in the tackle and will not concede as many frees as Cushendall will.  Would have preferred someone who would let things go a bit more.

Refs don't win or lose games but their refereeing style can have an impact on the game.

[ManInBlackandGreen]

Its a stitch up! This was an appointment by a few ex members only, I not here to knock the referee, and I just hope he is up to the pace a verocity that will be delivered by two excellent teams to give us a great game.

[BlackandAmber]

Referee sorted for Sunday I hear

Mr. T. Reilly.

That explains why the Town "rolled over" on Sunday.  No chance in the final with that character. 

Was I not slated earlier in the season for saying that this would be the case?

Your mention of Mr Reilly is gone from my memeory. 

[Milltown Row2]

Its a stitch up! This was an appointment by a few ex members only, I not here to knock the referee, and I just hope he is up to the pace a verocity that will be delivered by two excellent teams to give us a great game.

Explain? surely there is no way a creditable organisation (Antrim County board)give appointments based on any other reason than who  is best for the job based on, assessments, experience, attitude and application, surely you jest. That be like saying I won't get any games based on being on the internet, tweeting or facebook  ?

The county have brought in a great way of making referees more accountable with regular assessments (I've had 3) with feedback, the fitness and health check at the start of the season was very good and all referees has a base line to work on for next year. All that stuff would be a waste of time/money if they just give it to people who they like ffs

[BlackandAmber]

Its a stitch up! This was an appointment by a few ex members only, I not here to knock the referee, and I just hope he is up to the pace a verocity that will be delivered by two excellent teams to give us a great game.

Explain? surely there is no way a creditable organisation (Antrim County board)give appointments based on any other reason than who  is best for the job based on, assessments, experience, attitude and application, surely you jest. That be like saying I won't get any games based on being on the internet, tweeting or facebook  ?

The county have brought in a great way of making referees more accountable with regular assessments (I've had 3) with feedback, the fitness and health check at the start of the season was very good and all referees has a base line to work on for next year. All that stuff would be a waste of time/money if they just give it to people who they like ffs

SARCASM ALERT  SARCASM ALERT  SARCASM ALERT

[btdtgtt]

Its a stitch up! This was an appointment by a few ex members only, I not here to knock the referee, and I just hope he is up to the pace a verocity that will be delivered by two excellent teams to give us a great game.

Explain? surely there is no way a creditable organisation (Antrim County board)give appointments based on any other reason than who  is best for the job based on, assessments, experience, attitude and application, surely you jest. That be like saying I won't get any games based on being on the internet, tweeting or facebook  ?

The county have brought in a great way of making referees more accountable with regular assessments (I've had 3) with feedback, the fitness and health check at the start of the season was very good and all referees has a base line to work on for next year. All that stuff would be a waste of time/money if they just give it to people who they like ffs

When did the Antrim county board become credible?!

U say these assessments are a good thing?
Who carries them out?
And who is to say their opinion is infallible!

I don't know any criteria under which terry Reilly is the best man for this job?!

[Milltown Row2]

Its a stitch up! This was an appointment by a few ex members only, I not here to knock the referee, and I just hope he is up to the pace a verocity that will be delivered by two excellent teams to give us a great game.

Explain? surely there is no way a creditable organisation (Antrim County board)give appointments based on any other reason than who  is best for the job based on, assessments, experience, attitude and application, surely you jest. That be like saying I won't get any games based on being on the internet, tweeting or facebook  ?

The county have brought in a great way of making referees more accountable with regular assessments (I've had 3) with feedback, the fitness and health check at the start of the season was very good and all referees has a base line to work on for next year. All that stuff would be a waste of time/money if they just give it to people who they like ffs

SARCASM ALERT  SARCASM ALERT  SARCASM ALERT

No but seriously, that be daft. They would have to come away with some integrity. Terry will do a grand job, He's ref'd a right few games I've been involved with both playing and managing in and got mainly all the right calls, he plays it by the book, ya can't go wrong with that

[Na Glinntí Glasa]

SIE, what are your pre-match thoughts on the SHC final, having seen both teams in action last weekend?

I actually think the appointment of T.R will suit Loughgiel better as they seem to be very disciplined in the tackle and will not concede as many frees as Cushendall will.  Would have preferred someone who would let things go a bit more.

Refs don't win or lose games but their refereeing style can have an impact on the game.

sadly at times they have a bearing on the result with inconsistant calls.

seen terry a few times this year and hes not on my list as a good ref. done us a few times this year and has been totally inconsistant from game to game. i dont mind a ref making a mistake, they are human like the rest of us and cant see everything that goes on. so we cant expect them to call them all. i just want a ref to be consistant, i want them all to be consistant and call the same things all the time.

that said we would moan if they did that too!   

[Milltown Row2]

Its a stitch up! This was an appointment by a few ex members only, I not here to knock the referee, and I just hope he is up to the pace a verocity that will be delivered by two excellent teams to give us a great game.

Explain? surely there is no way a creditable organisation (Antrim County board)give appointments based on any other reason than who  is best for the job based on, assessments, experience, attitude and application, surely you jest. That be like saying I won't get any games based on being on the internet, tweeting or facebook  ?

The county have brought in a great way of making referees more accountable with regular assessments (I've had 3) with feedback, the fitness and health check at the start of the season was very good and all referees has a base line to work on for next year. All that stuff would be a waste of time/money if they just give it to people who they like ffs

When did the Antrim county board become credible?!

U say these assessments are a good thing?
Who carries them out?
And who is to say their opinion is infallible!

I don't know any criteria under which terry Reilly is the best man for this job?!

The assessments that were carried out on me were done by Tommy McIntyre, now are you going to say his opinion on refereeing is bad? Very strange, seems you have an axe to grind.

Terry will call the fouls when he see's them, don't foul and you won't get blown up for a free, it doesn't get any eaiser ffs. Lets give Terry a break, and concentrate on the game ffs