They were contenders for promotion from Division Three last season, but new Antrim manager believes the make-up of the third tier in 2023 will make life even tougher for the Saffrons.
Under previous boss Enda McGinley, Antrim finally lifted themselves from Division Four in 2021 and were in the hunt for back-to-back promotions after three wins and a draw against Laois from their opening five games.
However, a mid-table finish was a disappointing end to a League campaign that promised much as Antrim ended Division Three with defeats to Louth and Westmeath.