Antrim Hurling

[Leyland]

Ballycastle would be missing several of there seniors from the last couple years.

Couple lads in Australia, A couple in america etc.

and with regards their Reserves, any of the reserves that would have been reserves have been called upon to hurl senior.

Unfortunately a number of factors have come into play - bottom line is we are a shambles at present. A lot of different bodies can be blamed and in true style a lot of it is happening at present. But unfortunately we have a few men who lead our club who have shown no leadership and have allowed this to happen. We did not go looking a senior manager at any stage. In the end up we appointed a lad who is doing his best but did not get the minor job yet was appointed senior manager. Relationships are at an all time low.

hard to see any way back.

A few years ago we were on the brink of becoming a top team

[Na Glinntí Glasa]

its a real pity Leyland to see the club like that. I had spoke to a BC man over the weekend and he said the same as yourself.

as you say, the club was making strides a few years ago and could of won the championship that day up in Dunloy. I thought they were going to be a force to be worked with from that point with the young players that they had.

[Usain]

Ballycastle would be missing several of there seniors from the last couple years.

Couple lads in Australia, A couple in america etc.

and with regards their Reserves, any of the reserves that would have been reserves have been called upon to hurl senior.

Unfortunately a number of factors have come into play - bottom line is we are a shambles at present. A lot of different bodies can be blamed and in true style a lot of it is happening at present. But unfortunately we have a few men who lead our club who have shown no leadership and have allowed this to happen. We did not go looking a senior manager at any stage. In the end up we appointed a lad who is doing his best but did not get the minor job yet was appointed senior manager. Relationships are at an all time low.

hard to see any way back.

A few years ago we were on the brink of becoming a top team

As an outsider looking in Leyland you seem to have a very high turnover of managers in general within the club. Not sure where that stems from but even some of your own club people who have given everything on the field get a hard time and are harshly treated (i.e Humpy).

Again these are just the opinions of an outsider with no views on the internal politics which affects all big clubs.

I hope that you recover from this current dip but its maybe something deeper rooted within the club that is the real issue??

[Seamroga in exile]

Well done to the young fellas down in carlow today.

[Milltown Row2]

Was that the competition that ones were complaining about?

[imtommygunn]

I see liam sheedy tweeting about seaan elliot saying he is a serious player. Sounds like he could be a good one.

Well done to all involved.

[paddyjohn]

Super stuff. Well done lads.

[Tony Baloney]

I see liam sheedy tweeting about seaan elliot saying he is a serious player. Sounds like he could be a good one.

Well done to all involved.

Any reason why his name has a stupid spelling?

[old timers]

Yes that's the competition that some were indifferent about a few months ago.  Wanting to know how it was developing players and hindering their club hurling.  Those kids just grabbed themselves an All Ireland medal Yesterday and played against some of the best talent in Ireland.  At 16.17 or  any age there's not too many can say that.  Everyone involved should be Congratulated.  From What I seen on twitter there was a mix of 16s and 17s who took on Kildare. Offaly and then North Cork. If that's not developing players IMO I'm not too sure what is. Those kids will go back to their own clubs full of confidence playing at that level and can only bring them on as players.  Some times you have to give things a chance. No opportunities like that in my day and moreover it Gives Antrim hurling a bit of a boost. Well done

[ciaran1988]

Can anyone on here give me dates for senior championship fixtures as I'm planning a trip home and would love to take on a few games. Thanks

[jdyok]

http://antrim.gaa.ie/assets/documents/2017-Cship-dates.pdf

[ciaran1988]

Cheers that's great will definitely make sure I'm over for the semi final weekend. Should see 2 great games most likely between Ballycastle v Dunloy and Cushendall v Loughgiel

[Milltown Row2]

Cheers that's great will definitely make sure I'm over for the semi final weekend. Should see 2 great games most likely between Ballycastle v Dunloy and Cushendall v Loughgiel

Ballycastle struggling, could be a shock there ?

[Na Glinntí Glasa]

I see liam sheedy tweeting about seaan elliot saying he is a serious player. Sounds like he could be a good one.

Well done to all involved.

Any reason why his name has a stupid spelling?

Its pronounced 'shan' and its the way its supposed to be spelt. A lot times he gets called Sean by mistake.

A quality player and one that ive had the joy to work with at U14 level. He has steadily improved as he has gotten older. Has 2 minor championships already and this is his first year as a minor.

[ciaran1988]

Ballycastle hammered again tonight. 9-22 is a serious score to concede