At some point hope gives way to reality. For several of the current Antrim squad, their dreams of playing in the new Casement Park are rapidly fading.
The project has been hit by several high-profile delays and a judicial review is expected to be heard this week with a final ruling coming before Easter.
The Mooreland and Owenvarragh Residents Association (MORA) is challenging the Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon’s decision to grant planning permission to Casement Park last July.