anybody else think there are some very average players on this panel and many other quality players left out?

mrmurray (Antrim) - Posts: 26 - 27/01/2010 16:54:34    544133

coming from a players perspective, the team will be critizised, due to the so called average players, cant see this team going far. if anyone wishes to prove me wrong please fire away

the_stig (Antrim) - Posts: 31 - 27/01/2010 17:09:17    544163

yeah it is always going to be criticised by the unlucky candidates i suppose! there are still some average players on it though who could be replaced by better quality (coming from a coaches opinion)

mrmurray (Antrim) - Posts: 26 - 27/01/2010 17:22:47    544181

its not a good sign if the county managers cant select the best panel surely?

theblender (Antrim) - Posts: 11 - 27/01/2010 18:40:34    544302

Does anyone have a list of the players on the panel?

ob64 (Down) - Posts: 51 - 27/01/2010 19:14:58    544331

im now too old for minor football but i attended the final trial at the weekend to see hw the clubmates got on. must say ther seems to be some very capable players who would push for any team in ulster however i cant see the consistancy throughout the panel. an obvious gulf in class was apparent and some of the lads just arent up to the mark. heard a few names who are left out which surprised me as i know them to be very good footballers. wonder if they feel aggrieved at managers choosing club players evn if they arent good enough?

Jesuswasahurler (Antrim) - Posts: 20 - 27/01/2010 19:16:02    544332

yes there are "some" good players on the panel but some good players isnt enough to overcome a tyron side. just want to state somthing. how come there are 8 lamh dearg players on it if before the trials started it clearly said that there was a maximum of 5 players from each club (hence there is a guy from lamh dearg on the management team). surely this is bias towards other clubs in antrim.

the_stig (Antrim) - Posts: 31 - 27/01/2010 21:27:28    544428

the only player from the 8 LD players at the first trial who got left out i thought would have been a sure pick. he's a young lad and he'll get his chance next year.

laoch (Antrim) - Posts: 140 - 28/01/2010 10:52:58    544587

i see couple of the rathmore lads have been left out, bit iffy on the decisions, what about Liam Murphy of St Joes Glenavy or is he above now?

Swacswee (Antrim) - Posts: 20 - 28/01/2010 11:12:52    544613

the stig last point makes perfect sense , there does eem to be a bias towards lamh dhearg , i can think of one belfast club that would be disappointed with only two players on the panel.

saffman8 (Antrim) - Posts: 38 - 28/01/2010 13:56:33    544838

rossa st brigids or st galls?

laoch (Antrim) - Posts: 140 - 28/01/2010 15:06:27    544951

obiously theres gonna be a debate about that quality in the side as players who didnt get picked will complain...i agree wth it somewhat that there are a couple of dodgy players ....yet there is some great talent there too..

slimeyjoe (Antrim) - Posts: 21 - 28/01/2010 15:17:38    544973

I really do not think that rathmore players will be that sorely missed come championship time.

robinhood (Antrim) - Posts: 128 - 28/01/2010 15:25:13    544980

Cormac Mullen Ardoyne Kickhams
Ciaran McKenna Casements, Portglenone
Aiden McKeown Creggan Kickhams
Martin Johnston Creggan Kickhams
Steven McAloanan Cuchullian's, Dunloy
Nigel Elliot Cuchullian's, Dunloy
Conor McKenna Eire og
John Carron Erin's Own Cargin
Fergal Johnston Erin's Own Cargin
Conor Ewart Erin's Own Cargin
Brendan Laverty Erin's Own Cargin
Marc Jordan Lamh Dhearg
Steven Tully Lamh Dhearg
Gerard Slane Lamh Dhearg
Declan Strainey Lamh Dhearg
Gerard McKeown Lamh Dhearg
Darren Mervyn Lamh Dhearg
Declan Lynch Lamh Dhearg
Chris McGuiness O'Donovan Rossa
Stephen Beattie O'Donovan Rossa
Ronan McGrady St Brigid's, Belfast
Jack Dowling St Brigid's, Belfast
Hugh Campbell St Enda's
Steven O'Connor St Enda's
Danny McErlain St Ergnat's Moneyglass
Conor Boyd St Ergnat's Moneyglass
Colm Duffin St Ergnat's Moneyglass
Brendan Bradley St Gall's
Leo McKenna St Gall's
Luke Peden St John's
Paddy McBride St John's
Andy McGowan St John's
Joseph Garland St John's
Charles Gallaher St Joseph's Glenavy
Eoin Gallaher St Joseph's Glenavy
Fionbar O'Neill St Mary's Ahoghill
Shane Hasson St Mary's Rasharkin
Ryan Lynch St Mary's Rasharkin
Anton Taylor St Teresa's
Christy Sheerin Tir na nOg, Randalstown

robinhood (Antrim) - Posts: 128 - 28/01/2010 17:08:21    545128

I must say i disagree with this " bias " cater. Lets face it wheter we like it or not, lamh dhearg have the strongest team in the county and to say these 7 or 8 players only got on because of a ld maneger crazy

Antrimlegend (Antrim) - Posts: 31 - 28/01/2010 17:29:24    545162

creggan are county champions yet only have 2 players on the panel? hard to look past the fact the manager picked 8 players from his own club when clubs were only told to send 5 players to trials

Jesuswasahurler (Antrim) - Posts: 20 - 28/01/2010 17:48:07    545209

antrimlegend must be an LD man to say that. yes lamh dearg are a strong side but the fact of the mater is that there is more talant out there than what is on the panel. for example, only 2 creggan boys, no gort boys. two finalists last season, must have few players in their squads yet, the managers have not recognised their mistake

the_stig (Antrim) - Posts: 31 - 28/01/2010 17:56:48    545230

Antrimlegend County: Antrim Posts: 6 545162 I must say i disagree with this " bias " cater. Lets face it wheter we like it or not, lamh dhearg have the strongest team in the county and to say these 7 or 8 players only got on because of a ld maneger crazy Legend where is your proof that lamh dhearg are the best team in the county, surely that is based on championship??? I also find it strange that there are so few creggan players on it considering they have won two in a row. And if indeed the five per club rule was enforced then the maths regarding lamh dhearg just dont add up.......or maybe im wrong.

frankbhoy77 (Antrim) - Posts: 1300 - 28/01/2010 18:12:41    545252

Lads I hate to point this out to you but the MANAGER is from Ahoghill who only have 1 player on the panel. The LD man is only a selector / trainer.

Iardheisceart (Antrim) - Posts: 71 - 28/01/2010 18:22:26    545271

Re Jesuswasahurler:

Creggan were champions LAST season. Are we in a new season or did my time machine work ? Though they mabye were judged somewhat harsfley at the trials.

Antrimlegend (Antrim) - Posts: 31 - 28/01/2010 19:00:01    545316