Antrim Hurling

[slow corner back]

The Trial for the Senior Hurling Panel will take place in Casement Park on Tuesday 4th November at 7.30pm.
All players are asked to bring full playing/ training  gear

N B   Only those players whose names have been submitted will be permitted to take part in the trial (closing date Friday 31st Oct 5pm)

To date only 5  clubs
St Endas
Armoy
Ballymena
Rasharkin
Cloughmills
have responded to the request to supply players for the Senior Hurling Trials

The closing date for the submission of names is 5pm today (31/10/08)

first i seen this, and the closing date is today at 5    right will have to phone and see if i can get on board

need to pull on that jersey Charlatan kept talking about and the other one cant mind his name

How does running trials tie in with the no group training before January rule??

[Two Hands FFS]

SCB..you're allowed to organise a couple of trial matches in November & December by no collective trainin

Clubs from the lower leagues complain about their players not getting a chance with the county...but only 5 clubs have submitted players

[Minder]

This is nothing more than a PR exercise, Dinny used to select a few fellas from lower leagues that usually never hit leather for Antrim so then you cant be accused of not giving everyone a chance.

[the colonel]

Minder i think it works both ways, as two hands says they have to be asked. they will get the opportunity to show they are good enough. the way it will prob work out is that only a couple will be up to standard anyway to be included in the panel.

[Glensman]

Supposedly the trialists are playing the Gorts in a friendly Tuesday night. Intelligent thinking if so.

Anyone confirm/deny/provide times on this.


Not sure its the clubs that complain Two Hands but a couple of punters from a couple of clubs on Hoganstand.

[billy the kid]

i played against one of these lads this year, what way do the transfers work

oh and fair play to Emments. do they play in the interm. Ulster Championship or staright through to the 1/4 or semi fianls

Is that Niall "nipper" Higgins from Glenavy/ Glenravel doing nets?

[theskull1]

Just read this on the Antrim website

Name : Eyes & Ears
04 November 2008
Some interesting comments being posted on the ? by so called Antrim Hurling supporters. These guys are continually lambasting, criticising and foul mouthing developments in the county. Is the County Executive not in a position to have this so called '?' forum scrapped? The contributing Antrim hurling supporters who use this forum are frequently running down the county board and have nothing but negative, slanderous and defamatory comments to make about hurling in the county in general, but more worrying, about some of the individuals who serve the county. ? and some idiot called ' ??' who I understand also makes contributions to the Antrim county web site appear to be the main perpetrators of the most spurious and pathetic comments posted there. We should discourage all Antrim Gaels from using such underhand/slanderous forums.

No, this is an independent website which apparently cannot be controlled by any "official" organisation - legal or sporting. We do agree with everything you have said, but we deleted the name of the forum and the pseudonyms used by contributors to that forum, as we don't want to give them any attention from those who know little about them. Those that are aware of this forum, know only too well who and what you are talking about.

I see someone has found a soul mate.

milltown....I think we both got a mention. Spurious and Pathetic comments on the Antrim website. Would love them to point them out to me?

[Minder]

Wouldnt be surprised if it is Johnny Ping composing that post then replying to himself.............An apple a day

[Guillem2]

  . I know who I think looks pathetic in this particular argument.

[Minder]

I have given them my tuppence worth, not sure it will be "aired" though.

[imtommygunn]

I fail to see what is that bad that is written on this site.

Sure let them read a board like the Derry board if they want to see a bad one.

Whoever runs the county site, and they post here too I'm sure, needs to realise that free speech is allowed. Don't get me wrong the site looks good but the admin's attitude leaves a bit to be desired.

[nrico2006]

Higgins gets about.

[Glensman]

I also fail to see what is bad that is written on this site.  It is indeed an independent website - read it or don't.

If there are spurious/pathetic comments on here then who in their right mind would put any stock/value behind them. The mumblings of a few interested folk don't have to be listened to but a forum where people can share their ideas, stories, theories, reports should not and cannot be shut down. The freedom of speech is something that can never be taken away.
The people that on here that last, that check it regularly enough or drop in and out when free, that make comments/suggestions are dedicated enough hurling/football men (in my opinion) that take the time to do so.

The one and main stick that is used to beat this and other sites is that of the anonymity "those hiding behind internet aliases". This type of forum and the honesty that it brings can only exist where there is a form of anonymity. I say nothing on here that I wouldn't say to my friends, those of whom I speak to about the GAA and about things Antrim hurling (and football) but I am not willing to put my name on this site for someone who has played against me, doesn't like me for other reasons (like kissing his ex), has had a bad morning etc to be allowed to undermine me (or try to) by some stupid personal vendetta. You have to realise this.

Take it as the suggestion/comment box at mass - the priest can read the suggestions/comments, have a chuckle, take them on board or dispel them immediately.
When I personally feel strongly enough to go past that veil of anonymity I will and I have to the relevant people.

By constantly referring to 'the website' or the 'independent message board' others and Eyes & Ears are actually publicising that it exists.
Eyes and Ears - if you are out there you are welcome to come on here and discuss the debate and any spurious/pathetic comments that have been made.

This site is moderated by men who encourage GAA debate. Some on here have stepped out of line, have made personal allegations/comments and such like and have been warned or removed and not allowed to post again.

Grow up a little.

[Glensman]

And...

How did the trial match go last night for the Junior/Intermediate hurlers. Anyone up at it? Anyone stand out?
Might be a PR exercise but if it unearths a couple of hurlers then it has served its purpose.

[sail_in]

How did the trial match go last night for the Junior/Intermediate hurlers. Anyone up at it? Anyone stand out?

I wasn't up at it or anything but I texted one of the lads in our club asking how they got on.  He said that the "county" beat Gortnamona by 6 (I assume that was Gorts minus Nipper Quinn though).  He said that there were a couple of poor enough players at it, but that overall the standard wasn't bad and it was a good game.

PS - well done to whoever came up with the idea of having the trial like this - a game that would have a wee bit of bite in it rather than just dividing the players at the trial into 2 teams.  Better for the players at the trial, better for the selectors watching it, and a worthwhile exercise for Gorts too - it wouldn't be easy getting competitive games at this time of year!