Antrim Football Thread

[ClubScene13]

St Louis Ballymena into final of the Dalton Cup after beating Castlewellan by 3 points
Play Donaghmore in final.

They could win that - first time Donaghmore have ever been in an "A" final in schools football, real novel pairing

[Hoof Hearted]

St Louis Ballymena into final of the Dalton Cup after beating Castlewellan by 3 points
Play Donaghmore in final.

I assume the majority of the boys are Antrim? I know a few go to St Louis from Kilrea but would there be many from other places outside the county?

Yes mostly antrim, but ironically one of the best players was from kilrea

[quit yo jibbajabba]

St Louis Ballymena into final of the Dalton Cup after beating Castlewellan by 3 points
Play Donaghmore in final.

I assume the majority of the boys are Antrim? I know a few go to St Louis from Kilrea but would there be many from other places outside the county?

Yes mostly antrim, but ironically one of the best players was from kilrea

Good to hear Hoof, what position was he 🤓

[bannside]

Unreal achievement. Who would have thought it.

We have debated this a thousand times...but this is a perfect example of what is possible IF a school really ups its game (gaa ethos/facilities etc) and it is provided a necleus of quality players from feeder clubs.

I know the captain and midfield are from Portglenone and are highly rated, but this has to be coming from seven or eight clubs.

Absolutely superb achievement.

[Hoof Hearted]

St Louis Ballymena into final of the Dalton Cup after beating Castlewellan by 3 points
Play Donaghmore in final.

I assume the majority of the boys are Antrim? I know a few go to St Louis from Kilrea but would there be many from other places outside the county?

Yes mostly antrim, but ironically one of the best players was from kilrea

Good to hear Hoof, what position was he 🤓

No.11 but played in mid.

[quit yo jibbajabba]

St Louis Ballymena into final of the Dalton Cup after beating Castlewellan by 3 points
Play Donaghmore in final.

I assume the majority of the boys are Antrim? I know a few go to St Louis from Kilrea but would there be many from other places outside the county?

Yes mostly antrim, but ironically one of the best players was from kilrea

Good to hear Hoof, what position was he 🤓

No.11 but played in mid.

Nice one. Strong boy

[Hoof Hearted]

St Louis Ballymena into final of the Dalton Cup after beating Castlewellan by 3 points
Play Donaghmore in final.

I assume the majority of the boys are Antrim? I know a few go to St Louis from Kilrea but would there be many from other places outside the county?

Yes mostly antrim, but ironically one of the best players was from kilrea

Good to hear Hoof, what position was he 🤓

No.11 but played in mid.

Nice one. Strong boy

Not to mention  athletic and skilful.

[Milltown Row2]

Nothing is personal or private anymore!

What's everyone's pay packet?

[paddyjohn]

Nothing is personal or private anymore!

What's everyone's pay packet?

Not as much as a refs. I should give up getting paid for coaching and take up the whistle

[playwiththewind1st]

Nothing is personal or private anymore!

What's everyone's pay packet?

Not as much as a refs. I should give up getting paid for coaching and take up the whistle

Don't be planning on bringing forward your retirement date! Now....if you were getting paid for the sheer amount of shite, gurning & dog's abuse that you have to listen to for an hour every time you're out, that might be a financially sound proposition.

[paddyjohn]

Nothing is personal or private anymore!

What's everyone's pay packet?

Not as much as a refs. I should give up getting paid for coaching and take up the whistle

Don't be planning on bringing forward your retirement date! Now....if you were getting paid for the sheer amount of shite, gurning & dog's abuse that you have to listen to for an hour every time you're out, that might be a financially sound proposition.

If they did it right then they wouldn't get abuse 🤪🤪😉

[playwiththewind1st]

I don't think that would particularly matter to the swivel eyed, foaming at the mouth cretins who hang over the fence at games. There is a percentage of people who completely lose the run of themselves at matches & they think that they can say or do absolutely anything, once they have paid their gate money in. The GAA pays lip service to the concept of respect for referees & officials....always has.

[Belfast GAA man]

How much coin do referrees get ?

[paddyjohn]

I don't think that would particularly matter to the swivel eyed, foaming at the mouth cretins who hang over the fence at games. There is a percentage of people who completely lose the run of themselves at matches & they think that they can say or do absolutely anything, once they have paid their gate money in. The GAA pays lip service to the concept of respect for referees & officials....always has.

When they pay the £3 or £5 in that gate they can say what any want without any kind of comeback.

[Duine Inteacht Eile]

How much coin do referrees get ?

£30 - £40 per game in recent years.
£40 - £50 per game will be the new norm I suspect.

Fair enough. A nice wee earner for those who want to do it but not a huge incentive to attract the thousands. A fair balance to strike.