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Post by fanatic on Feb 2, 2006 12:28:41 GMT
just picked up something back4 said in another post about can a town like randasltown keep three teams going ithink they can but i think and the talk around he town is that those antrim and ballymena twats will come in and play for the randalstown teams dont think with the current amount of randasltown players 3 teams would survive. pathetic have brought so many antrim payers in that they might as well not be assoiated with the town the blues will always attract the good local talent but if another team gets into the 1st that might change
three teams can survive but with blowins coming in to play for them
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Post by G*A*W*A on Feb 2, 2006 17:00:14 GMT
Does it really matter who plays for a team or where they are from? If you extend this theory, then players from outside Ballymena shouldn't play for Ballymena United, players from outside Liverpool shouldn't play for Liverpool, players from outside London shouldn't play for Arsenal/Spurs/Chelsea, players not born in Northern Ireland shouldn't play for Northern Ireland etc etc etc.  |
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Post by TFCdiehard on Feb 2, 2006 17:04:04 GMT
We're called Templepatrick and dont have one player from t/patrick!  |
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Post by Ady on Feb 2, 2006 18:44:43 GMT
FANNYATIC you dont half talk some bull lad. 
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Post by rafc on Feb 2, 2006 19:31:51 GMT
the progressive teams will always survive, those who stand still will stagnate and exist no longer.
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Post by strikerno8 on Feb 2, 2006 22:02:33 GMT
one problem with ballymena utd is they dont have enough local players getting a regular game. if they did i have no doubt the team would benefit. but its always the way of it, outsiders get picked.
athletic only have about 5 mayb six randalstown players and they train in antrim and their home pitch is at the forum.mosta the squad are from antrim 2. wont be long until the name changes to antrim athletic! honestly dont believe they have the talent to get into the first div yet.
as for the reds, most of the lads are local. good to see
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Post by Pavel on Feb 2, 2006 22:51:34 GMT
athletic only have about 5 mayb six randalstown players and they train in antrim and their home pitch is at the forum.mosta the squad are from antrim 2. wont be long until the name changes to antrim athletic! honestly dont believe they have the talent to get into the first div yet. Our home pitch is at the forum because three teams playing at Neilsbrook Park would turn the pitch into s**t, let alone the scheduling problems you face. Honestly Mark... ...also we train at the Forum because they have better facilities than Randalstown Leisure Center's astroturf. As for the R-town players. Ady Me Robin Neil Fullerton Twiggy Hutchy David Hume Cas A ween more than five or six Eddie, and I've probably missed one or two myself. Aheh...  . |
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Post by bremner on Feb 2, 2006 23:33:32 GMT
one problem with ballymena utd is they dont have enough local players getting a regular game. if they did i have no doubt the team would benefit. but its always the way of it, outsiders get picked. athletic only have about 5 mayb six randalstown players and they train in antrim and their home pitch is at the forum.mosta the squad are from antrim 2. wont be long until the name changes to antrim athletic! honestly dont believe they have the talent to get into the first div yet. as for the reds, most of the lads are local. good to see striker.....obviously you are winding it up a little and im going to bite at this one. The first game I played as a manager was against Galgorm Blues. The team was as follows: 1. David Irvine 2. David Hume 3. Stephen Hutchinson 4. Warren Davis 5. Gary McDowell 6. Jason Beggs 7. Ady Patton 8. Richard Craig 9. Ian Murray 10. Kenny Small 11. Simon Adair 12. Neil Fullerton 13. Alex McKay 12 players from Randalstown and still all signed. We were beaten 7-1. Now with all due respect to these players and some are still in my squad, but for Athletic to climb the table we had to bring in players. We were bottom of the division and no-one from Randalstown wanted to sign at that time. So I brought in (in my opinion) players who could prevent us in getting relegated. It so happens they are from Antrim. But I can honestly say that I dont think it will be as difficult to bring in Randalstown players now.....now that we have improved as a team and are clearly pushing the club forward in many different ways. On the subject of the pitch......I think Matthew has said it. There is only one pitch in Randalstown and as for training......well for two long established clubs like the blues and the reds to accept the extremely poor training facilities and not try and improve those conditions for the players..... well.... quite frankly I think thats lazy on the clubs part. I would train at the Forum every time before I would train at Neillsbrook. And with a cost of £30 a time for me its still a better option. Now to the Antrim players of which we have 8..... you just go and ask Alex if he would sign any of these players and I am sure there would be at least 3 players he would be interested in. Its no secret that I have said we need to add further players to compete in the 1st division. If and when we get there, I will bring in the players and I couldnt give a flying f**k if they were from outer Mongolia. I also would say that I have a good squad of good players and anyone in the second division should not take anything for granted when they play us. Rant over Other Randalstown players who have signed are Shea Thomas, Chris Reid and Neeson Adair. Strikerno8.....get ones fact right |
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Post by G*A*W*A on Feb 6, 2006 18:48:15 GMT
Hehehehe..... Steeksy says....."I'm right!" ;D ;D |
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Post by Ady on Feb 6, 2006 18:59:03 GMT
Well said Boss, Striker no8 we all affectionatley know as a 'silly boy'  |
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Post by weedo on Feb 7, 2006 0:11:18 GMT
not just sticking up for the wee bro here, but think he,s rite athletic's backbone is based around antrim players.u's may have players signed from randalstown,but couldnt see the majority of them making an impact in the first.
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Post by back4 on Feb 7, 2006 16:24:34 GMT
My own view on the matter is when I played and captained the Sky Blue to many victory's and trophy's many years ago. The Sky Blues then was based on player from the town and I must say I was very happy with that . When we went to play teams from Antrim and Ballymena you did not know them from Adam!! and I must say it give you a great pride and joy to beat them.The 1st O'Kane cup final we got to,. the half of Randalstown must have been there because it meant allot to the town everybody new everybody in the town.Then there came a time the Sky Blues came to a crossroad to compete at the top they had to go outside Randalstown to get players and it worked well and the team was just as happy!!but the word winning comes to mind if you are not winning the team is not happy and then you hear all sorts of back stabbing going on but such is life.
Since then things has moved on not only in football there are more teams about from each towns which in my opinion makes it harder to compete at the top.
Take the Reds last week are starting 11 where all from Randalstown which I would be lieing in saying I was not happy with But!!! Micky McKendry who is from Antrim is a great young player and would be my first choice every week but was on available.
Being honest about the whole thing playing for Randalstown in Randalstown meant alot to me and still doe's and the talk of us leaving the River Plate would sadden me greatly
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Post by bremner on Feb 7, 2006 16:35:57 GMT
My own view on the matter is when I played and captained the Sky Blue to many victory's and trophy's many years ago. The Sky Blues then was based on player from the town and I must say I was very happy with that . When we went to play teams from Antrim and Ballymena you did not know them from Adam!! and I must say it give you a great pride and joy to beat them.The 1st O'Kane cup final we got to,. the half of Randalstown must have been there because it meant allot to the town everybody new everybody in the town.Then there came a time the Sky Blues came to a crossroad to compete at the top they had to go outside Randalstown to get players and it worked well and the team was just as happy!!but the word winning comes to mind if you are not winning the team is not happy and then you hear all sorts of back stabbing going on but such is life. Since then things has moved on not only in football there are more teams about from each towns which in my opinion makes it harder to compete at the top. Take the Reds last week are starting 11 where all from Randalstown which I would be lieing in saying I was not happy with But!!! Micky McKendry who is from Antrim is a great young player and would be my first choice every week but was on available. I'm confused Brian, Your initial point was the sky blues were very happy with local players and then you say you were just as happy with players from outside the town. So what is you point and what are you trying to say.  |
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Post by back4 on Feb 7, 2006 16:40:52 GMT
Bremner we where happy with or without as long as you keep winning that all what matters
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Post by Pavel on Feb 7, 2006 17:05:43 GMT
Being honest about the whole thing playing for Randalstown in Randalstown meant alot to me and still doe's and the talk of us leaving the River Plate would sadden me greatly Agreed, I'm proud of the Randalstown teams and their standing within the community of local footballers. |
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Post by Ady on Feb 7, 2006 20:39:06 GMT
not just sticking up for the wee bro here, but think he,s rite athletic's backbone is based around antrim players.u's may have players signed from randalstown,but couldnt see the majority of them making an impact in the first. Well sure no Randalstown players wanted to sign for us when asked purely because we were at the bottom of the league. So glad to see the Antrim lads take a chance in getting us out of trouble. And yeah you are sticking up for the wee bro'  |
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Post by bremner on Feb 7, 2006 23:37:36 GMT
not just sticking up for the wee bro here, but think he,s rite athletic's backbone is based around antrim players.u's may have players signed from randalstown,but couldnt see the majority of them making an impact in the first. Weedo, you were asked to sign for me but you declined. I respected your decision. But I think you cannot criticize me nor Athletic for bringing in players from Antrim when we where bottom. On your point in us not making an impact in the 1st........you are probably correct on that one but that also could be said about the Reds and all your player are from Randalstown....so who's right and who's wrong. If we ever got to the first, I can safely say that I can bring players in from Antrim and other areas to compete in the first...........but can the legend bring in Randalstown players who can compete in the first. Can the Legend bring in other players from surrounding areas to compete in the first........doubtful |
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Post by freshprince on Feb 7, 2006 23:51:22 GMT
Who is fanatic??? Not 2 keen on bein called a twat seein as i am from antrim....didnt realise staurday mornin league had such hardcore feelins from the supporters |
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Post by back4 on Feb 8, 2006 8:33:11 GMT
Can't see any possible reason why the Legend could not attract players if he got to the first,even I know 4 top players who would come  |
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Post by bremner on Feb 8, 2006 8:41:43 GMT
Can't see any possible reason why the Legend could not attract players if he got to the first,even I know 4 top players who would come Can I ask if these so called top players are from Randalstown? |
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Post by back4 on Feb 8, 2006 14:42:31 GMT
Can I ask if these so called top players are from Randalstown? Of coarse Bremner you can ask ;D |
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Post by TheCat on Feb 8, 2006 22:35:47 GMT
A tasty little thread.......my 2 bobs worth!
Being one of the illegal Antrim immigrants...i can assure you all of one thing.....there is no Antrim players or Randalstown players in our team persay.......we are Randalstown Athltic players and we are a team...united. Who gives a f**k what your postcode is.
I can assure everyone that anyone that resides in Antrim are more than happy to play in Randalstown and play for Athletic.....simply because they're made feel welcome. Perhaps if other Randalstown based teams may have been more opened minded to the fact they could take in Antrim players, then some of our players may have signed for the Skyblues or Reds.....because most of them are capable of getting a game in any randalstown team.
Personally, i dont think there is a better bunch of lads in this league. Although i may be an immigrant to Randalstown, everyone of the Athltic players made me feel welcome at the club and me me feel like i was a 'Townie' hey ;D.....surely thats the important thing.
We are athletic..............VIVA LA REVOLUTION !!
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Post by rafc on Feb 8, 2006 22:58:55 GMT
not a lot to be added to this thread that hasn't already been said, every team from the town could name at least half a dozen players who reside outside the boundaries of the town. the bottom line though really is who gives a fiddler's f**k!!! young waddell said at ballymena local players don't get a chance and if they did the team would be better, b*&^*&^s!!! maybe the reason they don't get on is the fact they are not good enough. the players steeks has brought in have been a revelation, 3 or four of them could play in the first division no problem at all, neither ourselves or the reds are any where near ready for the first division yet, but if we get there don't be under any illusions we will be there to stay. its all about ambition and no other team in randalstown has more ambition than randalstown athletic.
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Post by alex on Feb 8, 2006 23:52:44 GMT
A tasty little thread.......my 2 bobs worth! I can assure everyone that anyone that resides in Antrim are more than happy to play in Randalstown and play for Athletic.....simply because they're made feel welcome. Perhaps if other Randalstown based teams may have been more opened minded to the fact they could take in Antrim players, then some of our players may have signed for the Skyblues or Reds.....because most of them are capable of getting a game in any randalstown team. Just letting you know Cat the Sky Blues have always being open minded and at present we have three very talented Antrim based players in our team in Cocky, R Wilson, and S Reid and they all are made very welcome at our great we club ,so ends the lesson. |
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Post by back4 on Feb 9, 2006 8:37:46 GMT
A tasty little thread.......my 2 bobs worth! Being one of the illegal Antrim immigrants...i can assure you all of one thing.....there is no Antrim players or Randalstown players in our team persay.......we are Randalstown Athltic players and we are a team...united. Who gives a f**k what your postcode is. I can assure everyone that anyone that resides in Antrim are more than happy to play in Randalstown and play for Athletic.....simply because they're made feel welcome. Perhaps if other Randalstown based teams may have been more opened minded to the fact they could take in Antrim players, then some of our players may have signed for the Skyblues or Reds.....because most of them are capable of getting a game in any randalstown team. Personally, i dont think there is a better bunch of lads in this league. Although i may be an immigrant to Randalstown, everyone of the Athltic players made me feel welcome at the club and me me feel like i was a 'Townie' hey ;D.....surely thats the important thing. We are athletic.............. VIVA LA REVOLUTION !! Randalstown F C have always been associated with Antrim players for as long as I can remember and and are happy to do so . We currently have two M McBride and M McKendry so Cat do your homework a little bit better and can I suggest a history lesson on football in Randalstown!! |
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Post by TheCat on Feb 9, 2006 13:35:53 GMT
I never said that either the Skyblues or Reds have never had Antrim based players........but merely do not show as much enthusiasm towards siging them.
Beside both your comments sound a bit....i dont know....'token white boy'........"ohhhhh hes the boy from Antrim"
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Post by Pavel on Feb 9, 2006 14:12:51 GMT
It does have to be said out loud that the players from Randalstown that were asked to sign, didn't want to play for Athletic because they were sitting bottom of the league at the time and I think I'm not the only one here at Athletic who saw that as Randalstown players who didn't want to pick their own team off the bottom rung.
They were happy to let it lie there; so therefore we relied on other players to rebuild the team instead of what could have been Randalstown players.
Pride is all it was,...personally I have no qualms being associated with a team that was bottom of the league and neither do any of the rest of us because at the end of the day we've picked it up and put it back on it's feet.
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Post by alex on Feb 9, 2006 14:43:08 GMT
I can assure everyone that anyone that resides in Antrim are more than happy to play in Randalstown and play for Athletic.....simply because they're made feel welcome. Perhaps if other Randalstown based teams may have been more opened minded to the fact they could take in Antrim players, then some of our players may have signed for the Skyblues or Reds.....because most of them are capable of getting a game in any randalstown team.I never said that either the Skyblues or Reds have never had Antrim based players........but merely do not show as much enthusiasm towards siging them. Cat with all due respect your now getting silly and talking what comes out of your logo, we at the Sky Blues are blessed with the majority of the local talent but I can assure you that when players from Antrim or anywhere for that matter can in my view improve our young team still further I can tell you they will be signed and welcomed with as much enthusiasm as anyone else at our great we club ,so ends lesson number two
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Post by back4 on Feb 9, 2006 15:04:46 GMT
''Cat I do believe you have not got a clue what you are talking about!! Absolute Bulls**t!!
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Post by TheCat on Feb 9, 2006 15:16:19 GMT
Whats wrong lads.....i hit a nerve !
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