Antrim Football Thread

paddyjohn · March 21, 2026, 06:47:52 PM

Quote from: playwiththewind1st on March 21, 2026, 04:34:05 PM
Quote from: paddyjohn on March 21, 2026, 03:58:50 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 20, 2026, 06:02:59 PMNothing 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 · March 21, 2026, 06:56:31 PM

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 · March 21, 2026, 07:32:55 PM

How much coin do referrees get ?

paddyjohn · March 21, 2026, 10:24:49 PM

Quote from: playwiththewind1st on March 21, 2026, 06:56:31 PMI 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 · March 21, 2026, 11:25:31 PM

Quote from: Belfast GAA man on March 21, 2026, 07:32:55 PMHow 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.

Wildweasel74 · March 22, 2026, 12:43:17 PM

Wee earner? Seriously who could listen to all the crap from people who didnt know the old rules foreby the new ones!

Duine Inteacht Eile · March 22, 2026, 02:16:52 PM

Quote from: Wildweasel74 on March 22, 2026, 12:43:17 PMWee earner? Seriously who could listen to all the crap from people who didnt know the old rules foreby the new ones!

It's not for everyone, that's for sure. And as I say, the money isn't going to attract a rush into refereeing. There are referees out there who can be touching nearly 10 games a week. £400 going into your pocket in a week can hardly be sniffed at.

Milltown Row2 · March 22, 2026, 02:31:57 PM

I'd strongly suggest if someone is doing it for extra money there are others ways to make it.

Putting back into the game
Staying fit
Being still involved in games
Replacing the buzz of championship
Helping the club

These would be the main reasons you'd want to take it up.

Expenses is what I would describe it, fuel, car wear and tear.

It's not for everyone and the drop out rate would be the worrying factor, not all down to sideline abuse mind you..

imtommygunn · March 22, 2026, 02:44:13 PM

Another good win. At least we finished the league strongly. Pity Leitrim couldn't do anything with Carlow to help us. Longford Wicklow going to the wire.

EOC1923 · March 23, 2026, 08:17:29 AM

Quote from: imtommygunn on March 22, 2026, 02:44:13 PMAnother good win. At least we finished the league strongly. Pity Leitrim couldn't do anything with Carlow to help us. Longford Wicklow going to the wire.

Fairly impressed by Antrim yesterday, a marked improvement from the last time I caught a game v Carlow. Pretty sure if Peter Healy had been fit for any of the first 3 games they would of went up.

YoungSaff · March 23, 2026, 09:27:21 AM

Tiernan McCormack looked sharp for Antrim yesterday and notched 2 scores in the second half has he only been fit as of recent or why only selected now ?

belfastsaff · March 23, 2026, 09:52:56 AM

He sure was impressive, as was niall burns and Healy.

In Div 1 looks like MG and Whitehill are going to struggle - they are division 2 teams who have got lucky with the league re structures as have other teams like St Pauls and the paddies etc..

YoungSaff · March 23, 2026, 10:11:36 AM

Quote from: belfastsaff on March 23, 2026, 09:52:56 AMHe sure was impressive, as was niall burns and Healy.

In Div 1 looks like MG and Whitehill are going to struggle - they are division 2 teams who have got lucky with the league re structures as have other teams like St Pauls and the paddies etc..

Healy some addition great to see him back , top drawer !

Definitely think the three will struggle how many go down from the league this year ?

Spike · March 23, 2026, 11:14:07 AM

you would think they need to pick picking up cheap points at the start of the league. cant see it getting any easier once the better clubs have men back from county and fitness levels improved.

bannside · March 23, 2026, 12:23:35 PM

Fair play, two more league points yesterday, and a few more players blended into the system.

Hopefully use the 4IAR to build momentum to be as competitive against Derry as we were against Armagh for 40 mins in last years cship.

The Tailteean Cup is our level and thats how the season will be judged. Antrim supporters are most realistic, we just want to get basics right and petform close to our potential. No one is expecting trophys anytime soon but this time next year a division 4 final and promotion is a must.