By Niall Gartland ANTRIM assistant manager Terry McCrudden makes no bones about their aspirations for their upcoming Division Three campaign. While the Saffrons languished in Division Four for years before finally achieving promotion under the management team spearheaded by Enda McGinley, McCrudden says that they should be aiming for more than just mere consolidation in […]
Murray: The Saffrons are aiming high
By Niall Gartland THERE’S a more professional tint to Antrim GAA these days behind the scenes, and their established senior footballer Ryan Murray would love to carry that through to where it matters most – the field of play. Following the recruitment of Fibrus as their main sponsor, Murray sported their newly branded jersey at […]
McEntee appointment a fresh start for Antrim says Kevin Niblock
By Shaun Casey ANDY McEntee’s appointment as the new Antrim manager may come as a bit of a surprise but former Saffron star Kevin Niblock believes that an outsider coming into charge is a positive move for the county. The former Meath boss takes over from three-time All-Ireland winner Enda McGinley, who guided Antrim to […]
McGreevy: McEntee can build on Saffron foundations
By Shaun Casey FORMER Antrim goalkeeper Sean McGreevy hopes Andy McEntee can bring an ambition to the Saffron set up that is matched by the players. The idea of an outside man coming in has worked well for Antrim down through the years. Liam ‘Baker’ Bradley brought them to an Ulster final in 2009 and […]
Antrim set to name Andy McEntee as their new manager
By Michael McMullan FORMER Meath manager Andy McEntee is set to be named as the new Antrim senior boss, taking over from Enda McGinley who stepped down after the Saffrons’ exit from the Tailteann Cup. McEntee, a former Meath minor boss, won an All-Ireland Club title with Dublin’s Ballyboden St Enda’s and stepped down from […]