2013 Bord Gais U21Hurling Championship.

dastardly00 · 24-08-2013 06:33PM

It is exciting because it's a tight game and there's nothing between the teams, but overall it's been a fairly poor match with some awful shooting.

Diabhal Beag · 24-08-2013 06:45PM

The shooting really has been embarrassing. Hopefully it picks up and we see a few goals.

daisybelle2008 · 24-08-2013 06:51PM

The_Kew_Tour wrote: »

I know Antrim be (huge) underdogs in the final no matter who they play, but have any chance do ye think in final?

some scalp today. Wexford had 17 points to overcome in handicap.

Kevin Ryan complained about lack of county board support and lads taking holidays at this time of year, then says after the match he is booked to go to the states next week

. He might need want to cancel that now!

Diabhal Beag · 24-08-2013 06:52PM

Karma really wants Galway to give Limerick that replay. What a shocking decision.

Professey Chin · 24-08-2013 07:00PM

Diabhal Beag wrote: »

Karma really wants Galway to give Limerick that replay. What a shocking decision.

You could see it hit the outside of the post O_o

kksaints · 24-08-2013 07:01PM

Diabhal Beag wrote: »

Karma really wants Galway to give Limerick that replay. What a shocking decision.

Shocking that. Was the umpire even looking at the slithor? Clearly wide.

keeponhurling · 24-08-2013 07:02PM

That point wasn't given though?

Looks like Clare will win this, Galway forwards not at the races at all

Professey Chin · 24-08-2013 07:06PM

keeponhurling wrote: »

That point wasn't given though?

Looks like Clare will win this, Galway forwards not at the races at all

Yep it was.

Clareman · 24-08-2013 07:17PM

Point was given, very poor decision. I was Daddy Day Care for the day today and have only seen the second half, Galway seem very poor and Clare don't seem to be out of second gear, Podge and Tony came off looking very fresh, just to hope for no injuries now, 2 All Ireland finals, WOW

keeponhurling · 24-08-2013 07:18PM

Tg4 didn't add that to Clare's tAlly. Or maybe they did.

In any case, awful decision by the umpires

But we won't be giving Galway a replay!

daisybelle2008 · 24-08-2013 07:24PM

'Looking forward to meeting Wexford in 3weeks time'

'Antrim won the first game'

:eek:

skeleton_boy · 24-08-2013 07:25PM

daisybelle2008 wrote: »

'Looking forward to meeting Wexford in 3weeks time'

'Antrim won the first game'

:eek:

He could be in for a rough day in the final after those remarks :pac:

24-08-2013 07:31PM

daisybelle2008 wrote: »

'Looking forward to meeting Wexford in 3weeks time'

'Antrim won the first game'

:eek:

Ha ha that was gas. Might rile Antrim up so much now that they might make the score respectable...

Ah no to be fair well done to the Glensmen but with all due respect to them i just cant see them living with this Clare team in any shape or form. Their only hope is if the Senior final maybe gets them to take their eye off things slightly but i cant see it. Clare are superb. Well coached and lovely to watch in full flight. Love the fact they have the few small fella's excelling with them too because the fear i had was that hurling was becoming a game for big strong bruisers

dirtyden · 24-08-2013 07:33PM

skeleton_boy wrote: »

He could be in for a rough day in the final after those remarks :pac:

That was an unfortunate mistake alright, but I think he recovered very well.

He is having some year, young hurler of the year almost wrapped up and serious contender for senior award.

24-08-2013 07:34PM

skeleton_boy wrote: »

He could be in for a rough day in the final after those remarks :pac:

I don't think the possibility of an Antrim win entered anyone's head today so i cant say i would blame McInerney for that slip of the tongue

...anyone except theirs or Wexford's hurlers. Wexford seemed a bit nervous and over expectant.

I think Clare will do the double this year. Slick team who never panic.

24-08-2013 07:42PM

Great for hurling that Antrim did win. The game up North needs an injection of life and Antrim are a hurling mad county doing their best to promote it against all the odds.

I hope this landmark can be a stepping stone for the coming years to go with Loughgiel's recent success at club level

awec · 24-08-2013 08:16PM

Is the final in Croke Park?

Fireball07 · 24-08-2013 08:30PM

I thought Galway-Clare was a terrible game, Galway were awful, so stupid in possession.

Clare were pretty poor in the first half, but Galway couldn't take advantage and once they got the goal, there was only going to be one winner.

Clareman · 24-08-2013 08:37PM

awec wrote: »

Is the final in Croke Park?

Final is to be confirmed yet, I seem to remember it being announced that Croke Park wouldn't get it anymore, I'd be surprised if it wasn't on in Thurles to be honest, although Portlaoise could be an option as well.

24-08-2013 08:50PM

Clareman wrote: »

Final is to be confirmed yet, I seem to remember it being announced that Croke Park wouldn't get it anymore, I'd be surprised if it wasn't on in Thurles to be honest, although Portlaoise could be an option as well.

By right Portlaoise should get it. At least give Antrim a better chance to get a good crowd down for it.

sasol · 24-08-2013 09:12PM

I thought all U21 finals were prefixed for Thurles, regardless of who is in them.

Big Pussy Bonpensiero · 24-08-2013 09:17PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mXtNL_16QU

The_Kew_Tour · 24-08-2013 09:22PM

you could see the expression in his face as if to say happy days:pac:

24-08-2013 09:30PM

sasol wrote: »

I thought all U21 finals were prefixed for Thurles, regardless of who is in them.

Yeah they are. To be honest they really should have gone back to the drawing board after 2010 though. I mean there is no point denying that playing at home in the final is a huge advantage

awec · 24-08-2013 09:35PM

That's some trek for Antrim fans down to Thurles.

mickmackey1 · 24-08-2013 09:37PM

Based on that edit, I wonder if McInerney is actually the Mod? :pac:

Seriously though, man of the match again? Must be some kind of record.

Clareman · 24-08-2013 09:39PM

awec wrote: »

That's some trek for Antrim fans down to Thurles.

According to Google Maps it's 1.30 hours from Ennis to Thurles, 3 hours from Belfast, Portlaoise is 2.34 hours from Belfast and 1.31 from Ennis, I'd imagine for the sake of 30 minutes they'll play it in Thurles, I'd even go as far as to say that Antrim hurlers would relish the opportunity to play in Semple.

redzerologhlen · 24-08-2013 10:16PM

Just back from the game now. Poor first half but clare kicked off the shackles when they got the goal. I thought duggan was very good and can't understand why he isint chosen over fergal lynch for the seniors. Malone threw over a few lovely points after coming on too. Mcinereny was immense yet again too.

Thinkstoomuch · 24-08-2013 10:29PM

redzerologhlen wrote: »

Just back from the game now. Poor first half but clare kicked off the shackles when they got the goal. I thought duggan was very good and can't understand why he isint chosen over fergal lynch for the seniors. Malone threw over a few lovely points after coming on too. Mcinereny was immense yet again too.

Didnt c the game,will watch it later.But the score line tells me everything a already knew bout them.Today was a potential banna skin,many other teams would have bn beaten.These may be boys,but are men,in fairness.

clare,have a steely resolve in them,fear no one.Clare are a force to be reckoned with ,the next few years.14 on the senior panel,and a lot under age next year.

Could equal limericks three in a row next year.Hard to c ,clare being beaten by Antrim.

Clare are evolving all the time,and not resting on their laurels.With all their underage success,a few years ago,seanie mcmahon and Jamsie o connor,reviewed and revamped their development squads strategy.Just cause it worked,didnt mean,they didnt want to improve and stay ahead of the rest.

We in cork are still trying to get our deveolopment squad working.Clare are fine tuning theirs all the time.

I have nothing but respect and admiration for them.

They will bring this momentum to the senior final on the 8th.

Lennonist · 24-08-2013 11:23PM

Should play it in Tullamore. U21 Final has been there before I believe? Semi finals definitely were.

2013 Bord Gais U21Hurling Championship.

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