Antrim Hurling

[btdtgtt]

Ur getting as bad as me with city bias slicker!

There is nothing in results so far to suggest Rossa might beat Glenarrife and even if they did they are still several points off the pace.

Galls / oisins shootout no doubt - Rossa and sarsfields playing king makers.

[CitySlicker11]

A win for Rossa would leave them 1 point behind based on the table? Maybe I am wrong... I gave two teams one city, one from north antrim. Giving the large number of Belfast teams in div 2 it's hard not to.... St Galls will have distractions, Sars still lack a bit of experience at this level, and Rossa will not be distracted from their footballers because I believe they will be relegated from div 1.... I have just bitten your bullet??

[manballandall]

Rossa have as good as a chance as any of the 4 teams mentioned. The simple truth is that there is only a puck of a ball between any of the teams and if any team wins ALL their remaining matches there is a great possibility that they will win the league. However I can't see that happening and throw into the mix lambs, carey ot tir na nog causing an upset and this league will go down to the last day. Any particular reason why you think sarsfields won't last the full season?. They are young, fresh, eager, fit and have no fear. I have to disagree with you there and like MR2 think they will have a great shout in intermediate.

[btdtgtt]

Yes I take both your points to be honest I see where you are coming from.

Intermediate championship would be a great success for the Paddies and this is more likey - they have a small squad so are likely to drop points when players go on holidays etc.
Rossa's start means they can afford to drop anymore points - are they really likely to beat Oisins and Galls away from home? So far they have only beaten the bottom two! And still goin to drop more points as too often field weakened sides.

I do agree Oisins and Galls may also drop unexpected points - its what makes this league - but as I ahve said many times Oisins not being a dual club is a huge advantage. My money is on them but I hope MR2's boys prove me wrong.

Is there a run of games coming up?
When does our great county team play again - what will this do to fixtures?

[CitySlicker11]

I agree with the point made that Glenariffe are favorites to go up, and I believe they will just about, however, sarsfields lacking experience and a big squad that has been pointed out, St Galls will revert to their chosen sport of football, I feel Rossa may have the best chance to topple them. If they do loose away in Glenariffe though I would say the league is all over, as Glenariffe have St Galls at home to come.

[Lecale2]

Sars??

They were always known as the "Paddy's" in my day.

[Tony Baloney]

Sars??

They were always known as the "Paddy's" in my day.

Still the Paddies.

[CitySlicker11]

Agree, I wasn't using this as their nickname, just a quick way of referring to them. Still the paddies surely, as we are so often reminded at their games...

[Hurler24]

SIE....was wondering what you thought of the two games in Loughgiel at the weekend.Two great games of hurling i thought.Although making progress i feel we are a long way of challenging yet.But was wetted the appetite to go and watch more of the U21 Champ.An great double header in Dunloy men.Id say as with Rossa vs Town another two great games on the cards!

[Seamroga in exile]

SIE....was wondering what you thought of the two games in Loughgiel at the weekend.Two great games of hurling i thought.Although making progress i feel we are a long way of challenging yet.But was wetted the appetite to go and watch more of the U21 Champ.An great double header in Dunloy men.Id say as with Rossa vs Town another two great games on the cards!

Yous pushed us all the way, can't read too much into it though as Loughgiel only begin training this week.  The young fellas have definitely improved the standard of the town. Come the end of August we'll see exactly where we all stand. I expect you to improve consistently over the next few years, as I've said before, Antrim need a strong town team.

I'm looking forward to the u21 matches. Both should be close.

[NAG1]

How long have we been saying this about the Town now?

[Jesusjones]

NAG the difference now is the town are starting to put in a few performances of note, in the space of a week they could and maybe should have beaten at least one of Cushendall or Loughgiel. I think in particular against Loughgiel the only reason they lost was poor shooting. Yes they have had good young players in the past who have failed to make the grade at senior level but the young fellas who are new onto the senior team this year are making waves. I thought Ciaran Clarke was excellent against both ourselves and Loughgiel, Saul Mc Caughan as well. Jennings didn't play against our seniors but against Loughgiel he made a contribution as well. They might not win the championship this year because they'll probably need to beat Dunloy then Cushendall and then Loughgiel and I can't see they doing that but they might well cause an upset or 2.

[pdiddy]

Lets hope its only 1 or 2 upsets and not 3 

[Milltown Row2]

NAG the difference now is the town are starting to put in a few performances of note, in the space of a week they could and maybe should have beaten at least one of Cushendall or Loughgiel. I think in particular against Loughgiel the only reason they lost was poor shooting. Yes they have had good young players in the past who have failed to make the grade at senior level but the young fellas who are new onto the senior team this year are making waves. I thought Ciaran Clarke was excellent against both ourselves and Loughgiel, Saul Mc Caughan as well. Jennings didn't play against our seniors but against Loughgiel he made a contribution as well. They might not win the championship this year because they'll probably need to beat Dunloy then Cushendall and then Loughgiel and I can't see they doing that but they might well cause an upset or 2.

Tut tut

[CitySlicker11]

Need to get up an watch a few St Johns games, they seem to be going pretty well in Div 1, better than last year? Anyone saw much of them this year, should account for Lamh Dhearg in the championship and then face Rossa or Loughgiel, is that the draw?