Antrim chairperson Seamus McMullan has rejected claims that any move was made to remove Davy Fitzgerald as senior hurling manager, stating unequivocally that no such decision was ever taken. Speaking in an official statement, McMullan said the matter had been clarified at a County Committee meeting on April 27, while also recognising the concerns outlined […]
ANTRIM’S senior hurling squad has requested an urgent meeting with county board officials as tensions grow over confusion surrounding manager Davy Fitzgerald’s position amid further concerns about basic team provisions. In a letter reportedly send to the county board, Antrim players allege that a recent meeting took place between Fitzgerald and county board representatives, during […]
DOWN’S win over Antrim should be the starting point here, not a footnote. It wasn’t a smash-and-grab or a freak result – it was fully deserved and we shouldn’t forget their recent league win either. From start to finish last weekend, Down matched Antrim puck for puck, handling the intensity of an away day, a […]
By Michael McMullan A LINE has been drawn under Antrim’s league season ahead of Saturday’s visit of Down marking the start of their championship campaign. That’s the view of manager Davy Fitzgerald’s right-hand man Seoirse Bulfin, who was part of Clare’s 2013 All-Ireland success. Bulfin was also part of Fitzgerald’s management team in Waterford and Wexford, coming […]
By Michael McMullan ANTRIM coach Arron Graffin insists they will be focusing on their own house ahead of Saturday’s Ulster derby in Páirc Esler. The Saffrons must beat Down to guarantee their spot in Division 1B next season. Should Antrim lose to their Ulster rivals, and if Carlow avoid defeat at home to Dublin, both […]
By Michael McMullan LAST weekend’s win over Carlow lifted the fog from Antrim’s season but they face another big challenge on Sunday. Dublin visit Corrigan Park with Davy Fitzgerald’s side still in need of vital points to beat the drop from Division 1B. The Dubs head north with a mixed set of results – a win, […]
By Michael McMullan ANTRIM are bogged in a Division 1B relegation battle and must beat Carlow on Sunday to end their disappointing start to the season. Davy Fitzgerald’s side’s league can be divided in two so far. Before Mark Fanning’s late winning goal, when they had Wexford on the ropes and their downward spiral since. Two […]
By Michael McMullan ANTRIM hurlers head towards their third fence of the Division 1B campaign against Kildare on Sunday in Newbridge. It could’ve been a totally different week. They could’ve had two points in the bag already. The Saffrons had victory pulled from their hands on the opening day with Mark Fanning’s stoppage time goal […]
By Michael McMullan ANTRIM must bring intensity to the table when they welcome recent All-Ireland champions Clare to Cushendall for Sunday’s Division 1B clash. That’s how coach Arron Graffin sees it and hopes the Saffrons can tidy up their shot execution from last weekend’s loss to Wexford. Antrim led by two points, deep into stoppage […]
IT was an unfortunate start to the league for Antrim, especially coming off what was a very strong performance against Wexford. Antrim totally outplayed Wexford from start to finish, and yet still found themselves coming away disappointed. Ultimately, indiscipline proved costly – and if we’re being honest, that has been a recurring trait of Antrim teams […]
