Silent stands make little change for Antrim footballers

'We played in Waterford last year and I think there was 74 people and two sheep'

Antrim manager Lenny Harbinson

The lack of atmosphere at games in this winter championship might be a challenge for top tier teams, but playing in empty stadia is not a problem for Antrim.

As the county’s football manager remarked with more than a touch of good humour, they are used to a tough crowd.