Antrim Football Thread

[BigGreenField]

We digress.

Main point wasn't about St Endas but rather the lack of players, or lack of players committing, from South and West Belfast.

That's not a dig either.  It's a frustration that we cannot seem to fully harness that potential.

Soccer is king in the city unfortunately.  In the country, boys play soccer in the winter to keep them ticking over to gaa season. In the city, boys play GAA to fill the gap in the soccer off season.  That's the reality.

Soccer certainly an issue in parts but don't think it is the only one as a number of non soccer lads not lining out.

fundamentally lads don't seem to see the value in being a county minor and we'd be better understanding what the obstacles are on that.

[imtommygunn]

The thing is , and I am not exactly sure if last number of winners, but are city clubs not the past few winners in minor? E.g. st Brigid's are always up there and st Paul's have won it of late?

[imtommygunn]

Ah how could I forget portglenone... Broad point still stands though

[Would ye whist]

Will we see any games tonight or are they likely to be rained off?

[Milltown Row2]

Will we see any games tonight or are they likely to be rained off?

All about the pitches, playing in the rain ok, most pitches have been rock hard so it might be ok

[Christmas Lights]

Will we see any games tonight or are they likely to be rained off?

All about the pitches, playing in the rain ok, most pitches have been rock hard so it might be ok

The rain was needed,  some would argue the pitches where TOO hard.

[Milltown Row2]

Will we see any games tonight or are they likely to be rained off?

All about the pitches, playing in the rain ok, most pitches have been rock hard so it might be ok

The rain was needed,  some would argue the pitches where TOO hard.

Would be keener to bring the games forward a bit as the light won't be as good after 9

[Lár na páirce 1]

No need for games to be starting as late as 8

[Milltown Row2]

No need for games to be starting as late as 8

Some grounds will have ladies games and so on

[SaffronSports]

Wouldnt normally be ladies games on a Wednesday. Senior are Sunday, Monday. Minor and u12 Friday, u16 Tuesday and u14 Thursday. Anything below that is blitz at weekends.

8pm really late for midweek imo but i guess some lads might like it as it gives them more time to get there after work.

[BigGreenField]

An 8pm throw in allows one pitch clubs to squeeze in a couple of juvenile or other code team training beforehand, much earlier and it's only one pitch use for the night - while lots of clubs have 2 pitches not all do. 

Equally, earlier than 8pm for a city team heading to the country means leaving direct from work, not everyone gets to take the car to work etc.

As the resident man running up and down the middle says clubs are free to agree an earlier time if it suits them.

[Round or stuffed]

Any idea what time the games will be on sunday

[belfastsaff]

St Galls fail first test...

[Milltown Row2]

St Galls fail first test...

In the League? Two full teams going at it?

[belfastsaff]

Ive hit a nerve MR2 , yes St Galls would see that as a good test to see where they are at. Beat easy going by Galls men at the match