Antrim Hurling

Last Man · November 21, 2016, 01:27:39 PM

Hateful conditions for a game that should have been played a few weeks ago but sure... Biddies as expected had too much hurling for all ERs physicality and spoiling. ER certainly disrupted the usual Biddies system but were fairly toothless when it came down to it. Its not for everyone hurling at this time of the year and hopefully they acquire more of a taste for it than the London men.
I wasn't all that impressed with Kilburn Gaels last year and Cloughmills would be well able to progress if thats the level.

Cmills abu · November 21, 2016, 01:39:48 PM

Bookies have emmetts as 3rd favs above the Galway team and ourselves. A very strong Rossa team only heat Kilburn by couple of points 2 years ago. It will be our toughest game to date but like what people have said you just don't know with London teams. Anyway worry about that in Jan...

paddyjohn · November 21, 2016, 02:07:58 PM

Quote from: Cmills abu on November 21, 2016, 01:39:48 PM
Bookies have emmetts as 3rd favs above the Galway team and ourselves. A very strong Rossa team only heat Kilburn by couple of points 2 years ago. It will be our toughest game to date but like what people have said you just don't know with London teams. Anyway worry about that in Jan...

Enjoy the celebrations and the worry of booking floodlit pitches during December.

Cmills abu · November 21, 2016, 03:12:26 PM

Quote from: paddyjohn on November 21, 2016, 02:07:58 PM
Quote from: Cmills abu on November 21, 2016, 01:39:48 PM
Bookies have emmetts as 3rd favs above the Galway team and ourselves. A very strong Rossa team only heat Kilburn by couple of points 2 years ago. It will be our toughest game to date but like what people have said you just don't know with London teams. Anyway worry about that in Jan...

Enjoy the celebrations and the worry of booking floodlit pitches during December.

👍 Thankfully we have a good relationship with a few clubs with that facility.

paddyjohn · November 24, 2016, 11:14:52 AM

Any news on the county panel for next year yet?

Na Glinntí Glasa · November 25, 2016, 11:17:02 AM

they are training away at the moment, out last night as far as i know. seems to be a fair few training at the moment with them. Shortys back training with them which is great to see

theskull1 · November 25, 2016, 06:05:05 PM

Quote from: Dunloy realist on November 25, 2016, 11:17:02 AM
they are training away at the moment, out last night as far as i know. seems to be a fair few training at the moment with them. Shortys back training with them which is great to see

Really? His call I suppose $:-\$

hurlingstick · November 25, 2016, 07:35:11 PM

I'd love to see them win the National League and Christy Ring. Our county needs a boost.

MoChara · November 25, 2016, 09:54:54 PM

Who's taking the team is it still sambo woody Peden and okane?

hurlingstick · November 26, 2016, 11:39:41 AM

Yeah, same management team more or less.

hurlingstick · November 28, 2016, 05:03:42 PM

There's a real apathy about the county at the minute with regards to senior hurling management. So many clubs have little expression of interest from persons willing to take on the role. I'm sure there are different reasons in each club. It's a shame we need good men to drive these teams on.

We'll know the vast majority of management teams over the next 2 weeks or so. Will be interesting.

Na Glinntí Glasa · November 29, 2016, 10:02:56 AM

do you mean for the club sides hurlingstick?

hurlingstick · November 29, 2016, 10:35:51 AM

Yeah DR .....I'm aware of 3 or 4 good clubs struggling to fill the vacancy.

Usain · November 30, 2016, 10:24:06 AM

Quote from: hurlingstick on November 29, 2016, 10:35:51 AM
Yeah DR .....I'm aware of 3 or 4 good clubs struggling to fill the vacancy.

I've heard that Ballycastle don't have anyone interested in the job. That is stunning to say the least. Large club like that which should be pushing on for a senior cship with the talent they have at their disposal. Final appearance only two years ago. What's going on here?

Last Man · November 30, 2016, 10:46:32 AM

Quote from: Usain on November 30, 2016, 10:24:06 AM
Quote from: hurlingstick on November 29, 2016, 10:35:51 AM
Yeah DR .....I'm aware of 3 or 4 good clubs struggling to fill the vacancy.

I've heard that Ballycastle don't have anyone interested in the job. That is stunning to say the least. Large club like that which should be pushing on for a senior cship with the talent they have at their disposal. Final appearance only two years ago. What's going on here?

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Clubs and players have a lot to answer for...there is an unjustified sense of entitlement and expectation in todays generation that makes the life of the volunteer club manager far less rewarding.
There is little or no appreciation for the sacrafices that have to be made to fulfill the role so the days of the paid manager are only around the corner as much as i hate the thought of it.