Antrim Hurling

All seeing I · February 16, 2015, 02:34:57 PM

you could be onto something there - i wouldn't really see size as too big a hinderance. You're right about the talent. The county hurlers are in some nick physically through sheer hardwork. And the Clare team that won the all ireland a couple of years ago weren't exactly blessed with big physical men, but they were like lightening and skillful. They worked on their strength and conditioning. Speed and skill are the key now. Players strength can be developed as you can see with our own players. I do think if the player has the skill you think he has, the physicallity can be worked on. Look at Daniel McKernan. Holding his own at CHF too.

hurlingstick · February 16, 2015, 02:52:32 PM

Podge Collins was outstanding that year and look at all the size of him. I remember standing on the pitch at Thurles at the quarter finals that year and that Clare team were extremely lean. I was shocked!!

Sham Man · February 16, 2015, 05:22:05 PM

Could not make either match yesterday due to emergency at work. Good shift by the county team and the Rossa boys. Good to see the Rossa lads get a major title despite it being Intermediate level, well done all the same. Just hope this sets them up to moving back up to the senior grade and pushing on.

cfclg · February 17, 2015, 04:18:14 AM

Congratulations to Rossa on their All Ireland.

I hope that they, St Johns and St Galls can make a real impact on the senior cship this year and cause some ripples amongst the big teams. We need our senior hurling cship and div1 league to be as hotly contested as intermediate cship and div 2 have been in recent years for the greater good of hurling in this county.

All seeing I · February 17, 2015, 09:43:21 AM

I - podge collins being the perfect example and they've brought another 2 in this yr of the same stature and they are some gravy!!
cfclg - agree with your sentiments but I think you can rule St Galls out of that for now. It appears they're in a bit of trouble. One or two experienced men have retired. But more importantly - they can't attract a manager.

Na Glinntí Glasa · February 17, 2015, 11:05:12 AM

theres alot of good hurling men at St Galls who would be capable of doing the job this season. difference is that they need to want to do it!

wanting to do the job and being there means a lot more than someone whos there just to fill a post up. the heart wont be in it in that case.

Na Glinntí Glasa · February 17, 2015, 12:35:50 PM

who is the idiot who replies to the posts on the county web site guestbook?

christ but they have a real chip on their shoulder towards the world in general!!

All seeing I · February 17, 2015, 12:44:12 PM

There's two of them as far as I know. I'd say there's a fair few posts don't even get through!!

hurlingstick · February 17, 2015, 01:43:20 PM

He's a bit dry alright. I'd say it's Joe. In this forum we listen to some numpties thinking they're experts in everything hurling related. Can you imagine how difficult it must be dealing with lots of these 'experts' in person? It would make most good men a little cynical.

Na Glinntí Glasa · February 17, 2015, 01:53:32 PM

its their dry response that annoys me. they really don't take any criticism of the county well at all.

hurlingstick · February 17, 2015, 01:55:47 PM

I know. A wee bit of humility goes a long way.

All seeing I · February 17, 2015, 02:15:10 PM

Spot on boys - i'm sure they have to listen to some dicks on a daily basis but there's probably a less sarcy way of responding

themac_23 · February 17, 2015, 03:07:43 PM

Quote from: Dunloy realist on February 17, 2015, 01:53:32 PM
its their dry response that annoys me. they really don't take any criticism of the county well at all.

i was disappointed in the response given regarding not allowing 'advertising' for management positions on the site. Do they really think that the club in question hasn't looked elsewhere, surely the ANTRIM guestbook is a place where people might see that that club is looking for a manager, found the response in poor taste. I'm assuming the post was regarding the St Galls senior manager, as far as i know they as a club have been working hard to get the position filled, it would be nice if the county could give them a hand by letting the word out there.

Last Man · February 17, 2015, 03:45:49 PM

All the same I for one think he is right this time, St.Galls record of paying managers down the years albeit mainly football does not encourage volunteerism in the club. In fact I believe in some clubs, players hold the view that a clubman managing the team would be somewhat second rate. Tough times ahead.

Na Glinntí Glasa · February 17, 2015, 04:21:23 PM

Quote from: themac_23 on February 17, 2015, 03:07:43 PM
Quote from: Dunloy realist on February 17, 2015, 01:53:32 PM
its their dry response that annoys me. they really don't take any criticism of the county well at all.

i was disappointed in the response given regarding not allowing 'advertising' for management positions on the site. Do they really think that the club in question hasn't looked elsewhere, surely the ANTRIM guestbook is a place where people might see that that club is looking for a manager, found the response in poor taste. I'm assuming the post was regarding the St Galls senior manager, as far as i know they as a club have been working hard to get the position filled, it would be nice if the county could give them a hand by letting the word out there.

yeah it was that post that i noticed and their response. they could of chose not to post it but they, as per usual, had to make a point and post that reply.

is it any wonder people get annoyed at the way they run things when they respond like that