Antrim Hurling

[saffman]

Im thinking WM win last week sets us up better

Injuries are never a good thing and the more players back the better but IF and a big IF we thought WM were below us and come the last day we turn up, beat them and stay in the LmcC then last week totally dispels any thoughts of that

The players/management and everyone in Antrim now know exactly what we are facing at the weekend, with that attitude i am then confident that the players we have on the pitch are better than WM and will get the result needed

[marty34]

Im thinking WM win last week sets us up better

Injuries are never a good thing and the more players back the better but IF and a big IF we thought WM were below us and come the last day we turn up, beat them and stay in the LmcC then last week totally dispels any thoughts of that

The players/management and everyone in Antrim now know exactly what we are facing at the weekend, with that attitude i am then confident that the players we have on the pitch are better than WM and will get the result needed

Need a few big hoors in the fullback line to deal with the high ball a lot better than how Wexford managed it..

Turn that around and throw Niall Mc Kenna on the edge of the square.

WM find it hard to deal with that. A great out ball with a few sharp forwards buzzing around him.

[podge]

All credit to Gleason, his back room team and the entire squad.  A fantastic result under pressure and away from home. 

[imtommygunn]

Brilliant result.

[BrendanAntrim]

Absolutely brilliant. Well done lads

[SaffronSports]

Has McManus announced his retirement or intention to retire? Tweet from Antrim would suggest they think that's him done. Not a bad way to go out if that is him finished.

[NorthAntrim]

I can see him going again. Hes in fantastic shape and still delivering

Fantastic result

[Antrim Coaster]

I can see him going again. Hes in fantastic shape and still delivering

Fantastic result

I think you might be right. I think after a good rest and recuperation that Neil will be around for Darren Gleeson's final year. Hoggie and TJ still producing the goods at a similar age. There was no mention of him retiring from county hurling until the Antrim Twitter feed mentioned it and I definitely wouldnt trust whoever operates the Twitter feed.

The strong breeze blowing down the field towards the Dunnes Stores end was definitely a factor. Westmeath started their comeback when Ryan Elliott was black carded in the 30th minute of the first half to lead by two at halftime. Antrim held out until halftime and when Elliott returned Antrim were back to 15, rattled off the next 3 scores in a row to take a lead they wouldnt lose. Used the breeze with some impressive scores from out the field.

Some of the catching from both sides was a joy to watch and Antrim must have went back to basics at some stage during their training as the blocking was top drawer.

Was one of those games where every player played well in their position (not unlike the Cushendall v Sarsfields match All Ireland semi final in 2016) . Jonty was buzzing around the forward line as was Niall McKenna, Coby, James Mc but I think Neil McManus was outstanding.

Large support in Mullingar for Antrim which was great to see.

[Two Hands FFS]

I think he'll go and it is the right time to go for him personally. Picking up the odd injury and you don't want to stay on too long. He's had an brilliant career for Antrim.

[imtommygunn]

Probably one of our best, if not our best, ever. I think the Antrim twitter site put it on and he has said nothing about it though.

That was a great win yesterday. You consider that Elliot was off for ten minutes too.

[SaffronSports]

The report in The Saffron Gael says there had been rumours this was it for him. I think he's the type who would want to go out on a high as well by leaving Antrim in the best position possible.

Based on his performances, he absolutely could go again but I suppose we don't know at what cost that's coming at. He's been with Antrim since he was very young and has played longer than all the lads he played with in the early days. Regardless of what he does, he's left a fantastic legacy on the pitch but he's also done an awful lot off it too with regards promotion of the game.

Maybe fancies one last big push for another championship with Cushendall before he hangs them up completely.

[Antrim Coaster]

The report in The Saffron Gael says there had been rumours this was it for him. I think he's the type who would want to go out on a high as well by leaving Antrim in the best position possible.

Based on his performances, he absolutely could go again but I suppose we don't know at what cost that's coming at. He's been with Antrim since he was very young and has played longer than all the lads he played with in the early days. Regardless of what he does, he's left a fantastic legacy on the pitch but he's also done an awful lot off it too with regards promotion of the game.

Maybe fancies one last big push for another championship with Cushendall before he hangs them up completely.

If he retires from the county he will play on with Cushendall for a few more years.

A good few lads from Sambo and Woody's minor team from back in the day are still plying their hurling trade with their clubs.

I think he will stay on for another year at least. He'll get a few weeks rest, probably a holiday and back on the horse with Cushendall for this year's championship.

[imtommygunn]

MR question on rules and this is possibly as applicable to football...

Ryan Elliot's black card on Sunday - so he took the man down and the man scored anyway so no foul given but Elliot still given black card. Is that correct?

[Milltown Row2]

MR question on rules and this is possibly as applicable to football...

Ryan Elliot's black card on Sunday - so he took the man down and the man scored anyway so no foul given but Elliot still given black card. Is that correct?

In intercounty games it seems to be the thing to do, never seen the incident but by the law, if there is a cynical foul stopping someone from scoring then its a black card and penalty, just because he scored doesn't change the initial 'foul' so getting the sin bin is there to hopefully stop that stuff

[imtommygunn]

Ah ok cheers. So basically if you're going to bring someone down for a black card offense make sure it counts