No ballyoisin_bomb I didn't get to the game myself so am not in a position to comment on what went on before the game or around the ground. I, like MourneArmy, was talking about what you could hear (and see) from the coverage on BBC and what could be heard there were normal 'soccerlike' chants and not the types of song you are referring to. My comments are based on the television coverage and from that point I don't see any harm in singing the 'soccer' songs if it adds a bit of atmosphere. The only time you could hear anything from the stands was when Antrim were scoring or the short time they were ahead so I'd far rather hear that than no atmosphere at all.

Offside_Rule (Antrim) - Posts: 4058 - 28/05/2012 12:24:02    1181775

hurlingdub - do you not see the irony of you as a Dub coming on to slate the Antrim fans for singing soccer songs?

Offside_Rule (Antrim) - Posts: 4058 - 28/05/2012 12:29:28    1181785

Offside_Rule
County: Antrim
Posts: 414

Come on now. Celtic symphony, just cant get enough, build me up buttercup, 'Marky give us a wave' (At Mark Sidebottom).. Next you will be looking for fans to be segregated into home and away!! How are they songs 'supporting' Antrim GAA and their players? I was cringing!!! Embarrassing for the true Antrim gaels.

MourneArmy (Down) - Posts: 1787 - 28/05/2012 13:59:49    1181893

So because I say there's no harm in singing a song or two if it gets the atmosphere raised a bit then next thing on my agenda is segregation. Not sure how your logic works there MourneArmy. Have a look at the other thread going about soccer chanting and you'll see that the majority see it for what it is - harmless and good for raising an atmosphere. Chill out a bit man!

Offside_Rule (Antrim) - Posts: 4058 - 28/05/2012 15:06:23    1181988

Lads its the big one this weekend. The winner of the Anglo Celt will be decided this weekend. Come on Fermanagh!!!

gotmilk (Fermanagh) - Posts: 4971 - 28/05/2012 15:09:46    1181993

gotmilk is next week the 10th of JUNE already my oh my hasn't May flown bye!.

fortyfive (Tyrone) - Posts: 5929 - 28/05/2012 15:16:41    1182007

Will only be the Third of June...sure its the only date anyone should have in their calenders for this clash of the titans.
In all honesty forty-five i'm fairly sure it will be ye lifting the Anglo Celt this year but I think ye will be playing either ourselves or Down. Monaghan didn't look to spectacular yesterday. I just have a good feeling about this year from a Fermanagh perspective. Last time we played in an Ulster Final we also lost a league final and it was also the managers debut season...some good omens.

gotmilk (Fermanagh) - Posts: 4971 - 28/05/2012 15:33:43    1182025

I never said it wasn't harmless. I just think that Celtic songs belong at Parkhead. 10-15 people singing Celtic songs doesn't create an atmosphere, it just sounds stupid in my opinion.

MourneArmy (Down) - Posts: 1787 - 28/05/2012 15:44:05    1182040

28/05/2012 15:09:46
gotmilk
County: Fermanagh
Posts: 765

1181993
Lads its the big one this weekend. The winner of the Anglo Celt will be decided this weekend. Come on Fermanagh!!!


Do you really think that?

Really looking forward to the game. Though I've said for months I fancy Fermanagh to cause an upset! Its all set up nicely for Pete.
Where would you recommend for a few pre-match pints?

MourneArmy (Down) - Posts: 1787 - 28/05/2012 15:56:54    1182056

Mourne army I actually think it will be Tyrone this year but i do think it will be either us or Down in the final.

Pre match pints, you have the roadhouse which is just up the road from brewster. Will be a good crowd in it but a lot of the locals would be soccer lads. Jaggers opposite Dunnes Stores also close enough to the ground. Be more a soccer crowd in there as well but the owner is big enough into his GAA and even sponsors a local side. In fairness he does a good pint of stout as well. Up the town I'd recomend The Corner bar or further down the Town Blakes of the Hollow.

gotmilk (Fermanagh) - Posts: 4971 - 28/05/2012 16:13:09    1182072

I think Armagh will beat Tyrone. Armagh is a tough tough ground to go to and come away with a win, as the Down players know well!

Nice one. Hopefully there will be a big crowd and a buzz about the place before the game. I'm excited!

MourneArmy (Down) - Posts: 1787 - 28/05/2012 16:22:11    1182081

Gotmilk, even if you get past us you wont beat Monaghan. I think people are getting carried away with Fermanagh, ya played Division 4 and were up against the like of London and Kilkenny...

OgraAnDun (Down) - Posts: 406 - 28/05/2012 17:20:00    1182129

MourneArmy
County: Down
Posts: 740

1182081 I think Armagh will beat Tyrone. Armagh is a tough tough ground to go to and come away with a win, as the Down players know well!

Nice one. Hopefully there will be a big crowd and a buzz about the place before the game. I'm excited!

You think Armagh will beat Tyrone or you want them to? There is alot of animosty by Down people towards Tyrone, jealousy i think.
Armagh have a good chance though with home advantage and with all our injuries

cacsmckilly (Tyrone) - Posts: 1294 - 28/05/2012 17:26:37    1182137

OgraAnDun
County: Down
Posts: 21

If your using league classifications wheres the logic in what you just said??

If Fermanagh beat Down (Division 1), they won't beat Monaghan (Division 3)??

If they beat us then there more than capable of beating an average Monaghan side.

MourneArmy (Down) - Posts: 1787 - 28/05/2012 17:30:37    1182145

You think Armagh will beat Tyrone or you want them to? There is alot of animosty by Down people towards Tyrone, jealousy i think.
Armagh have a good chance though with home advantage and with all our injuries


Really??

I have a lot of respect and admiration for what Tyrone have achieved in recent years, certainly not jealous.

Give me Down's 5 AI's over Tyrone's 3 any day of the week!

MourneArmy (Down) - Posts: 1787 - 28/05/2012 17:36:18    1182154

The poor auld 'aristocrats of ulster football' (lol) don't really live up to that moniker at present cacs!
Even before marty deserted them, they weren't up top much! Lol.

TheGateKeeper (Tyrone) - Posts: 2843 - 28/05/2012 17:52:58    1182171

Hurlingdub, Rem Croke Park a couple of years ago, don't get too far ahead of yourself or Antrim Hurlers will do the same to you again. Wishing your hurlers all the best in the championship they need to put together a good run after the disappointment of the 2012 NHL.

Brian_Coyote (Antrim) - Posts: 346 - 28/05/2012 17:58:04    1182175

If your using league classifications wheres the logic in what you just said??

If Fermanagh beat Down (Division 1), they won't beat Monaghan (Division 3)??

If they beat us then there more than capable of beating an average Monaghan side.

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Because Down are easily the most inconsistent team in Ulster (IMO), capable of beating AI Champs one weekend and struggling against Div 4 the next. That is why I think that even if we somehow loose, Monaghan will still dispatch of them after playing a far higher standard of football which is more competitive. Division 4, as the Wicklow manager put it, is "no preparation for championship intensity football".

OgraAnDun (Down) - Posts: 406 - 29/05/2012 09:01:03    1182486

Gatekeeper - Every dog has their day and your time may not be that far away if it hasn't already come!

Yes, there is not that many titles between us but we didnt need the back door to win any and we also have back to back titles, the mark of a truly great team!

Plus, Id rather lead than follow!!!

ballybannongael (Down) - Posts: 547 - 29/05/2012 09:13:37    1182491

28/05/2012 17:52:58
TheGateKeeper
County: Tyrone
Posts: 482

Well, Barry Owens still addresses us as the aristocrats in an article in today's Irish News. I would value his opinion a little more than your's if i'm honest lol.

Down will always be addressed as the aristocrats, you may get used to it!

MourneArmy (Down) - Posts: 1787 - 29/05/2012 13:58:12    1182794