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Post by spectator on Nov 23, 2006 14:20:25 GMT
just heard a disturbing rumour at the weekend that certain key individuals on the management and playing side of castletown are seriously considering their future involvment with the club.if the people concerned do indeed walk away i can see no future for castletown.i think the club will surly fold which would be a shame for a club with such a great tradition withen the bsml.hopefully they will reconsider because it is easy to walk away when things go wrong.but knowing the people involved i cant see them walking away.so hopefully it turns out to be just a rumour and they can turn things around for the better.
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Post by alex on Nov 23, 2006 16:46:52 GMT
just heard a disturbing rumour at the weekend that certain key individuals on the management and playing side of castletown are seriously considering their future involvment with the club.if the people concerned do indeed walk away i can see no future for castletown.i think the club will surly fold which would be a shame for a club with such a great tradition withen the bsml.hopefully they will reconsider because it is easy to walk away when things go wrong.but knowing the people involved i cant see them walking away.so hopefully it turns out to be just a rumour and they can turn things around for the better. Rumour doing the rounds is Marty Clark is taking charge ,any truth |
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Post by keano16 on Nov 29, 2006 23:49:43 GMT
Rumour doing the rounds is that Marty isn't taking over.
Rumour I heard was that it is Jim Devine and Derek Quinn.
I guess only time will tell.
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Post by TheCat on Nov 30, 2006 2:04:47 GMT
Doubt its Derek.......was taking to him last weekend and he has no plans to return to football in either a playing or managerial capacity.
Couldn't see Jim taking over either.....although he is Castletown through and through, i think he'll stick to the refereeing.....................smart money is still on Marty
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Post by pugford on Nov 30, 2006 13:13:54 GMT
Dunno what is happening with Castletown but they could do worse than have Jim Divine step in as Gaffer. A top bloke who is very well thought of.
Having said that, if he was to take over, as Catman mentioned, the league would be down a referee, one of its better ones at that.
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Post by spectator on Nov 30, 2006 13:40:23 GMT
I can confirm that jimmy devine has indeed taken over the reins at castletown.he will be assisted by stuart conlon and derek quinn.they are all castletown stalwarts and hopefully they can bring some stability back to the club.i would like to wish them luck because they will need it .........
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Post by alex on Nov 30, 2006 14:35:03 GMT
I can confirm that jimmy devine has indeed taken over the reins at castletown.he will be assisted by stuart conlon and dereck quinn.they are all castletown stalwarts and hopefully they can bring some stability back to the club.i would like to wish them luck because they will need it ......... Top bloke Jim and one I have a lot of time for , I wish him well and I would think thing were pretty bad for him to have agreed to take charge, as I don't think he had ever any ambition to go into management ,but I guess the great clubman he is ,he couldnt see the club go down, so I say good luck to him |
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Post by bremner on Nov 30, 2006 14:55:03 GMT
Would just like to wish Jim all the best in his new role. A Castletown man for as long as I can remember and should know some decent players from his refereeing stint. Still got some work to do though
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Post by Jeff on Nov 30, 2006 15:19:46 GMT
Yes Jim is a top man i think he will do very well in this role if given time! Good luck big man! As puggie says its a shame in that the league has now lost a top ref as well
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Post by TheCat on Nov 30, 2006 19:33:12 GMT
Bang goes my predictions...................but good to see at the same time. Would just like to echo practically everyones opinions and wish Jim, Stuarty and Deeks the best of luck.....unless we draw them in the cup.
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Post by pele on Dec 3, 2006 13:39:16 GMT
Did the new manager manage yesterday? Army was still there plus couple others but i never heard any1 on the line open there mouth must be takin the sven approach!!
Still struggelin too they only had 10 players we weret much better ;D ;D
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Post by keano16 on Dec 23, 2006 16:36:45 GMT
Castletown Xmas doo - 3 players turned up.
Big Armie left to foot the bill.
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Post by spectator on Apr 2, 2007 14:56:29 GMT
Just heard today that Castletown are to fold.There will be a meeting this week to confirm the teams demise.A sad day for Antrim football.
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Post by TheCat on Apr 2, 2007 15:16:09 GMT
Not good to hear...Castletown have been one of the top sides in the BSML for many years and its never good to lose a club like Castletown. know a lot of people associated with the club and im sure it'' be hard for many of them to take.
Is this 100% definate to happen.....could they not stick the rest of the seaosn out...regroup and walk the 2nd division like they did 2 years ago
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Post by alex on Apr 2, 2007 15:56:27 GMT
Just heard today that Castletown are to fold.There will be a meeting this week to confirm the teams demise.A sad day for Antrim football. Sad day indeed if this happens and I for one hope they can hang on ,but its a thin line between success and failure ,but with in my opinion too many teams in the BSML and the restriction with higher league players, it makes it increasingly difficult to keep a large squad together, which is required to compete and see a season out ,because anyone doing sub regular for one of the top teams is easy pickings for teams who will give them a game every week because true Clubmen like Jim Devine, Willy Brown, etc are rare these days ,so I can see more of this sort of thing happening |
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Post by TheCat on Apr 6, 2007 9:51:59 GMT
Was wondering was there any more development on this?
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Post by TheCat on Apr 7, 2007 11:00:05 GMT
Good news......glad to hear it. Heres hoping Castletown can build a bit of a squad throughout the summer months and contend again next year
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Post by riversidesroar on Apr 24, 2007 14:39:14 GMT
yeah if Castletown do go i must admit its a sad day for them
I really enjoyed my time playing there
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Post by back4 on May 4, 2007 7:19:36 GMT
I heard a rumour that Castletown only had 9 men last night, and because of this the game was not played, so Carniny will likely get the points with a protest, if this is so it is a disgrace!!
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Post by LENNY on May 4, 2007 8:57:21 GMT
I heard a rumour that Castletown only had 9 men last night, and because of this the game was not played, so Carniny will likely get the points with a protest, if this is so it is a disgrace!! Its true, game never took place, absolute joke.. |
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Post by bremner on May 4, 2007 9:04:05 GMT
I heard a rumour that Castletown only had 9 men last night, and because of this the game was not played, so Carniny will likely get the points with a protest, if this is so it is a disgrace!! Its true, game never took place, absolute joke.. I heard a rumour that Castletown only had 9 men last night, and because of this the game was not played, so Carniny will likely get the points with a protest, if this is so it is a disgrace!! Im somewhat confused....do you boys thinks is a disgrace / joke that Castletown had only 9 men or that the game was not played or just that Carniny will get the points. Maybe its all three. I would like to say that Catletown have been in the league a very long time, in fact they were the first BSML team to win the junior shield.(Something that the BSML should be very proud of). They are going through a difficult time this season so give them a break |
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Post by LENNY on May 4, 2007 11:42:04 GMT
Give them a break?? why?? because they used to be good??
not a chance mate, its an absolute joke they could nt field a team..
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Post by back4 on May 4, 2007 12:14:34 GMT
Its true, game never took place, absolute joke.. I heard a rumour that Castletown only had 9 men last night, and because of this the game was not played, so Carniny will likely get the points with a protest, if this is so it is a disgrace!! Im somewhat confused....do you boys thinks is a disgrace / joke that Castletown had only 9 men or that the game was not played or just that Carniny will get the points. Maybe its all three. I would like to say that Catletown have been in the league a very long time, in fact they were the first BSML team to win the junior shield.(Something that the BSML should be very proud of). They are going through a difficult time this season so give them a break Well Bremner as I alway say the league table does not lie, but when all the teams around us at the bottom played Castletown, before they had there big meeting, when they also had only 8, 9, 10, men , then when we ( Randalstown F.C ) came along after there big meeting they had a full squad and beat us 1.0 , those 3 points would have seen us safe, then when you hear what went on last night its makes a real joke of things. Time sits still for no one now adays including Castletown |
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Post by Weeman on May 4, 2007 13:03:10 GMT
Firstly I think Castletown should have played this game with the 9 men..........then within the first 5 minutes they should have got 2 sent off so that the ref would have had to abandon the game. ;D
Secondly, back4 it sounds as if your having a moan just cause Castletown beat you's. Let face it you have only yourselves to blame if you couldn't beat the 11 men they put in front of you. I take it that you wish that they had turned up with no squad for your match so that you can get an easy 3 points since you couldn't beat them on the pitch. ;D
I am sure the league will deal with it appropriately.
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Post by back4 on May 4, 2007 13:44:05 GMT
Firstly I think Castletown should have played this game with the 9 men..........then within the first 5 minutes they should have got 2 sent off so that the ref would have had to abandon the game. ;D Secondly, back4 it sounds as if your having a moan just cause Castletown beat you's. Let face it you have only yourselves to blame if you couldn't beat the 11 men they put in front of you. You are probably right in what you are saying about moaning, but lets face it if 1 of the teams that Glencloy, have to play yet did not turn up , you would be very good at moaning as we all no  |
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Post by bremner on May 4, 2007 15:41:14 GMT
I do take your point Brian but I dont think for one moment that Castletown are deliberately trying to do anyone out of points. In fact I know they are struggling to keep the club together....a club that has a long standing history with the BSML. So for my money they should be given a break from unnecessary criticism as I would be sure that the Castletown committee and management team are as unhappy about the situation as you are.
As Chris says, the league committee will deal with any rules that have been broken.
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Post by back4 on May 8, 2007 15:30:53 GMT
You were beaten fair and square on the pitch. The position you're in is no one's fault but your own, league tables don't lie, accept your fate and stop being a  baby about it. You had 20 matches before playing castletown to ensure your safety. Stop looking for a scapegoat, look closer to home. Yes we where beaten fair and square, I have no problem with that at all, and yes the league table does not lie, but one thing is for sure, we will honour all are fixture's right to the last match, there will be no easy match for any team who will play us. As far as being a baby about it  , WELL!! this baby can add to 11+ 3 subs makes a football team |
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Post by back4 on May 8, 2007 15:37:38 GMT
I do take your point Brian but I dont think for one moment that Castletown are deliberately trying to do anyone out of points. Not for one min did I ever!! think Castletown are deliberately trying to give or take points of anyone. |
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Post by keano16 on May 8, 2007 20:11:38 GMT
Castletown had 12 players for the Carniney match. 30 minutes before kick off 3 players cried off because of work committments.
l'm interested in how you would deal with that situation? Don't tell me you would contact other players. They only had 12 players available to start with.
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Post by TheCat on May 9, 2007 8:12:50 GMT
I got to admit i think a few people have blown this out of proportion. I'm sure that Castletown aren't the only team this year to turn up to a game without a full squad.....especially considering the circumstances. I doubt castletown themselves wanted to turn up with 9 men and it is slightly embarassing....but unavoidable. To be honest, if this wasn't a first division team i dont think this conversation would even happen.
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, WELL!! this baby can add to 11+ 3 subs makes a football team