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Meath GAA discussion thread

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,447 ✭✭✭Felexicon


    Well saying Carlow won't trouble you is silly felex, it was Wicklow that Meath beat not Dublin. Wicklow are not miles better than Carlow and besides that Carlow should be respected!

    Well done to Meath, nice to see you get a result!
    Yeah maybe so but I'd definitely expect us to beat them with a bit to spare. I mean after a poor start we put a 10 point swing on Wiclow. Can't see us having that bad of a start again


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 11,451 Mod ✭✭✭✭Hammer Archer


    Well saying Carlow won't trouble you is silly felex, it was Wicklow that Meath beat not Dublin. Wicklow are not miles better than Carlow and besides that Carlow should be respected!

    Well done to Meath, nice to see you get a result!
    Well with all due respect, the league table this season begs to differ that Wicklow aren't miles better than Carlow. By all means we'll show them respect, but personally it would be the shock of the century so far if we managed to lose to Carlow, even in our current inconsistent form. Similarly, I'd be amazed if Offaly got anywhere near yourselves in your game.

    Agree about the frees/sidelines Felex. Two of Wicklow's first half points came directly from our sideline ball inside our own 21 yard line. We just kicked it directly to a Wicklow player and conceded a point.
    There seemed to be a lot of niggly injuries to a lot of players throughout the game. Cian Ward seemed to injure his hand in the tangle that injured Leighton Glynn and Graham Reilly had the stuffing knocked out of him after being fouled in the second half (ironically, that foul on Reilly was worse than the foul that supposedly warranted a straight red card for the hurlers the day before).


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,781 ✭✭✭✭keane2097


    There's not much between Carlow and Wicklow in my analysis Hammer, fwiw.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,133 ✭✭✭Stevecw


    Was at this game yesterday as it was 5 mins away from my house.

    Enjoyed 1st half, but 2nd half was poor enough. Wouldn't be too impressed with either side.

    Wicklow raced ahead, but were helped but some shocking play by Meath. 1 point in particular was a joke. A sideline ball by Meath was kicked straight into the hands of a Wicklow guy running on to it, and he slotted it over.

    Meath kinda took over around mf, and once ye got back to within a pt at ht...it was obvious who was going to win.

    Once Glynn went off, any hope Wicklow had vanished. The winning of this game was switching Meade and G Reilly.
    Meade won a lot of kick outs, Reilly ran past his slow mf opponent. And we in the stand cud see what was goin on..but seems the Wicklow management didn't.

    Was amazing, and it was easy for Meath with that happening!

    Next day up its Carlow, and we expect to lose, ye expect to win easily and thats probably what'll happen.

    But only difference will be that Brendan Murphy and Foley/Jackson would destroy that Meath mf. And if that Meade/Reilly switch is made again even Luke Dempsey shud be able to cop that.

    But can see Meath fwds strolling thru Carlows weak defence and our lack of scoring forwards killing us too.

    Looking forward to it all the same. Just hope we are not hammered.


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 11,451 Mod ✭✭✭✭Hammer Archer


    Can see you midfield causing us problems alright steve. But hopefully Tom Walsh is back in time as I think he's our best option at midfield at the moment (with Shane O Rourke being a long term absentee). Hopefully there's two wins for the boys in green that day :D

    I see Caoimhín King has left the panel due to a disagreement with Banty. Pity as I think he's a very good player to have as backup while not necessarily good enough to start.
    Rumour has it McGeeney has already been onto him *runs for cover* :pac:


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,247 ✭✭✭✭DARK-KNIGHT


    Can see you midfield causing us problems alright steve. But hopefully Tom Walsh is back in time as I think he's our best option at midfield at the moment (with Shane O Rourke being a long term absentee). Hopefully there's two wins for the boys in green that day :D

    I see Caoimhín King has left the panel due to a disagreement with Banty. Pity as I think he's a very good player to have as backup while not necessarily good enough to start.
    Rumour has it McGeeney has already been onto him *runs for cover* :pac:

    Mcgeeney only poaches players with serious talent or from high profile counties ;)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,447 ✭✭✭Felexicon


    Mcgeeney only poaches players with serious talent or from high profile counties ;)
    LOL!!!!!!
    Fairly disappointed King is gone tbh. He's been a great servant over the years and on his day is a fine half back


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 11,451 Mod ✭✭✭✭Hammer Archer


    Rumour is that Seamus Kenny is out for the season.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,040 ✭✭✭markie29


    Rumour is that Seamus Kenny is out for the season.

    Yeah he has been ruled out for the season...he has ruptured his cruciate ligament.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,144 ✭✭✭rpurfield


    i was reading alan forde is doubtful for carlow too with the hamstring but paddy gilsenan was on the bench on sunday so he should be ok.seamie will be a big loss but i thought donal keoghan really done well when he came in for him and i have to say i thought donnacha tobin and kevin reilly had good games too.well be in trouble with them kickouts against a decent midfield taking all day to kick it then just lashing it in the air well be swallowed up.

    what did ye think of mark collins?i thought he was quiet enough but on watching the sunday game it was him making the space for biggie to run into from midfield for his points.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,781 ✭✭✭✭keane2097


    A quick turn-about from Mr King perhaps.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,447 ✭✭✭Felexicon


    rpurfield wrote: »
    i was reading alan forde is doubtful for carlow too with the hamstring but paddy gilsenan was on the bench on sunday so he should be ok.seamie will be a big loss but i thought donal keoghan really done well when he came in for him and i have to say i thought donnacha tobin and kevin reilly had good games too.well be in trouble with them kickouts against a decent midfield taking all day to kick it then just lashing it in the air well be swallowed up.

    what did ye think of mark collins?i thought he was quiet enough but on watching the sunday game it was him making the space for biggie to run into from midfield for his points.

    Paddy Gilsenan was not on the bench on Sunday.

    He was constantly warming up and going through some strenght exercises. Looked to be in good shape hopefully he's back for the Carlow game.

    I'd like to see alot of variation in the kickouts, maybe try a few short ones to stop Carlow completely packing midfield


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,447 ✭✭✭Felexicon


    keane2097 wrote: »
    A quick turn-about from Mr King perhaps.
    I hope so. I really do think he's a better player than he's given credit for. Also half back is his best position and he hasn't got to play there much in the last few years as he's been covering at full back and even in at full forward for a few games


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,144 ✭✭✭rpurfield


    Felexicon wrote: »
    Paddy Gilsenan was not on the bench on Sunday.

    He was constantly warming up and going through some strenght exercises. Looked to be in good shape hopefully he's back for the Carlow game.

    I'd like to see alot of variation in the kickouts, maybe try a few short ones to stop Carlow completely packing midfield

    he spent the whole second half "warming up" he was a late addition as he was wearing 27 and the subs only went to 26 either ways i hope hes fit for the carlow game as we need all we can get now with the injury run


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 11,451 Mod ✭✭✭✭Hammer Archer


    Anyone else think it may be best to start with the team (with Keoghan in for Kenny obviously) that started on Sunday and bring the likes of Bray and Gilsenan on later. The last thing I'd want to see is either of them injured yet again by being rushed back.

    Third game against Wicklow in 5 days brought a second win for us. The Juniors won 1-16 to 2-4 in Navan. It looks like its an extremely young squad they have. Kildare up next in 2 weeks.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,144 ✭✭✭rpurfield


    Anyone else think it may be best to start with the team (with Keoghan in for Kenny obviously) that started on Sunday and bring the likes of Bray and Gilsenan on later. The last thing I'd want to see is either of them injured yet again by being rushed back.

    Third game against Wicklow in 5 days brought a second win for us. The Juniors won 1-16 to 2-4 in Navan. It looks like its an extremely young squad they have. Kildare up next in 2 weeks.

    yeah it looked a young enough team, i seen some lads on it i refereed at u14 level and felt old.did ya go over to it?


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 11,451 Mod ✭✭✭✭Hammer Archer


    rpurfield wrote: »
    yeah it looked a young enough team, i seen some lads on it i refereed at u14 level and felt old.did ya go over to it?
    Unfortunately not. I'm currently living behind enemy lines in Dublin so getting out during the week is difficult. Surprised Justin Carry Lynch was on the junior bench as well as the senior one.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,251 ✭✭✭✭Lemlin


    Unfortunately not. I'm currently living behind enemy lines in Dublin so getting out during the week is difficult. Surprised Justin Carry Lynch was on the junior bench as well as the senior one.

    I know a few lads who were at it and said Daragh McNamara from Drumbaragh ws the star of the show. Apparently he scored 1-5.

    I've seen him play before and he looked decent. Plenty of speed but he looked a bit small and light for a Meath footballer. He has obvious talent though and I understand he was with some of the Louth Eircom League teams for a while.

    I've heard Carry Lynch is sub goalie for the seniors and was sub midfielder for the juniors last night.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,144 ✭✭✭rpurfield


    Lemlin wrote: »
    I know a few lads who were at it and said Daragh McNamara from Drumbaragh ws the star of the show. Apparently he scored 1-5.

    I've seen him play before and he looked decent. Plenty of speed but he looked a bit small and light for a Meath footballer. He has obvious talent though and I understand he was with some of the Louth Eircom League teams for a while.

    I've heard Carry Lynch is sub goalie for the seniors and was sub midfielder for the juniors last night.

    bit mad that knocking around two panels and not getting games as such.its no use to lads all summer training and not a game in sight


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 11,451 Mod ✭✭✭✭Hammer Archer


    Our game against Carlow in Tullamore has been moved forward to 2pm on Sunday. The Wexford - Longford replay is now on after our game.
    Delighted with this as it means everyone can get home in plenty of time for the Ireland game that evening.

    The Dubs looked ominously good yesterday for their first game of the championship. Though it's hard to believe that we managed to be destroyed by that same Louth team.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,966 ✭✭✭Syferus


    Our game against Carlow in Tullamore has been moved forward to 2pm on Sunday. The Wexford - Longford replay is now on after our game.
    Delighted with this as it means everyone can get home in plenty of time for the Ireland game that evening.

    The Dubs looked ominously good yesterday for their first game of the championship. Though it's hard to believe that we managed to be destroyed by that same Louth team.

    Err, except for Wexford fans?

    And Dublin got crushed into dust by Mayo a little over a month ago, they had some missing player sure, but every year early season throws up plenty of aberrations, beating an off-key Louth side will count for very little against a game Longford or Wexford or Kildare (probably) down the line, two of whom had Dublin for the taking less than twelve months ago.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,447 ✭✭✭Felexicon


    Syferus wrote: »
    Err, except for Wexford fans?

    And Dublin got crushed into dust by Mayo a little over a month ago, they had some missing player sure, but every year early season throws up plenty of aberrations, beating an off-key Louth side will count for very little against a game Longford or Wexford or Kildare (probably) down the line, two of whom had Dublin for the taking less than twelve months ago.
    But this is a Meath supporters forum.

    I agree with the point about Dublin. I didn't think they were very impressive yesterday. I thought Louth had no game plan despite all the talk by Peter Fitzpatrick before the game.
    I'd imagine they have more competeitive training sessions tbh. That game will have done nothing for Dublin in regards to knowing how close to top form they are.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,144 ✭✭✭rpurfield


    tullamores hard enough to get in and out of without throwing a second game into it.


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 11,451 Mod ✭✭✭✭Hammer Archer


    rpurfield wrote: »
    tullamores hard enough to get in and out of without throwing a second game into it.
    The last game I went to in Tullamore was the Laois game 2 years ago. I remember the Tullamore exit on the M6 was ridiculously busy so we went to the Tubber exit and went from there. Got a parking space right in the town centre about a 10 minute walk from the pitch. Going home, I saw cars a good 30/40 minute walk from the ground coming from the Tullamore exit. So maybe taking the Tubber exit would be better if it's busy.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,144 ✭✭✭rpurfield


    The last game I went to in Tullamore was the Laois game 2 years ago. I remember the Tullamore exit on the M6 was ridiculously busy so we went to the Tubber exit and went from there. Got a parking space right in the town centre about a 10 minute walk from the pitch. Going home, I saw cars a good 30/40 minute walk from the ground coming from the Tullamore exit. So maybe taking the Tubber exit would be better if it's busy.

    thats exactly my point, we got there early enough and parked about five minutes from the ground, which was grand cos the fathers 73 so walking isnt his strong point but coming home there was cars parked two or three mile from the ground.gonna be worse with two games in though id imagine carlow and wexford would be coming from the other side of tullamore from ourselves more or less


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,966 ✭✭✭Syferus


    rpurfield wrote: »
    thats exactly my point, we got there early enough and parked about five minutes from the ground, which was grand cos the fathers 73 so walking isnt his strong point but coming home there was cars parked two or three mile from the ground.gonna be worse with two games in though id imagine carlow and wexford would be coming from the other side of tullamore from ourselves more or less

    We had to park pretty much on the M6 turn-off on u21 AI final day, and we were far from late.

    The strangest sight is the friendly Tullamorians with their (surely illegal) barriers and high visibility jackets watching every supporter like they're about to rob their gaff of its copper piping and sell their dogs into slavery.

    Still, there was places left in the ground car park itself when we got in, so if you need a close spot it's worth chancing your arm going in there as most abandon ship long before they get anywhere near the ground.


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 11,451 Mod ✭✭✭✭Hammer Archer


    Interview with Seamus Kenny on Hoganstand regarding his injury.
    http://hoganstand.com/meath/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=170804
    I think he'll be a massive loss if we get over Carlow on Sunday and assuming we meet Kildare again. His blood injury was what lost us the qualifier last year as Emmet Bolton (his man) went on to score the winning goal. I hope to God that this isn't the last we see of him in green and gold. For the best part of 10 years he's been one of our most consistent performers and the bravery he shows in attempting to win possession is second to none.

    Anyway, the team for Sunday has been named:
    Meath (SFC v Carlow) - D Gallagher, D Keoghan, K Reilly, B Menton, D Tobin, S McAnarney, M Burke, C Gillespie, B Meade, A Forde, S Bray, G Reilly, B Farrell, J Sheridan, C Ward.
    Only changes are Keoghan in for Kenny and Bray replacing Collins. Though there's considerable positional changes in the backline. Not too sure on McAnarney at half back. I think Menton is our best option there. Teams tend to run right through the middle of us when Menton isn't at half back.

    And finally, there's a full round of championship games the following weekend. Looks like the county board are determined to keep the league and championship ticking along nicely.


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 11,451 Mod ✭✭✭✭Hammer Archer


    Every time I think Meath football can't fall any lower, they get out a shovel. Carlow threw that game away and deserved to win.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,317 ✭✭✭kevohmsford


    Final score. Carlow 1-12 Meath 1-12. Replay now.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,040 ✭✭✭markie29


    Every time I think Meath football can't fall any lower, they get out a shovel. Carlow threw that game away and deserved to win.

    3rd worst team in the league...only London and Kilkenny finished below Carlow....Meath players and management should be ashamed of themselves today.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,447 ✭✭✭Felexicon


    markie29 wrote: »
    3rd worst team in the league...only London and Kilkenny finished below Carlow....Meath players and management should be ashamed of themselves today.

    Bit much really. Yeah it's a sh!te result, but be ashamed of themselves is a bit strong.
    I thought we'd walk it today tbh but look thats football. At least we have another day to put it right


  • Registered Users Posts: 159 ✭✭breffni666


    The good old days are just a distant memory now. barely get over the line against a div 4 side, Wicklow. Get away with murder again today against another div 4 side. If we don't arrest this situation soon then div 3 next year is going to be the stuff of nightmares with **** team waiting in the long grass for their day in the sun, Cavan, Monaghan, Fermanagh etc. The county board need to be removed asap and a new forward thinking board put in place. the gravy train for these guys HAS TO STOP NOW!!!!
    Plus a lot of this squad demolished Dublin as recently as two years ago so the management team have to take a lot of the responsibility for the present situation.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,966 ✭✭✭Syferus


    Wicklow are a D3 team, they won the D4 title. That was two D3 teams against each other; if that's a judgement of quality that game was always likely to be close.

    Carlow have improved in the last couple of years, and Meath are far from on a high. It was always a live possibility that it could be tight.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,144 ✭✭✭rpurfield


    were seeing at the moment the result of years of neglect of the underage system in meath.ive the height of respect for the panel, i believe they go out and try their best but the quality and winning mentality isnt there because the likes of fintan ginnity barney allen etc thought wed be winning all irelands forever.need to get some of that sean boylan team in the county board executive, they know what it takes to be winners and would bring that back to the county.

    having said that if we keep our composure the next day we should win.brian farrell had another cracking game i hope he can keep it up


  • Registered Users Posts: 381 ✭✭The Showstopper


    What were they at arriving 15 mins before the game? Game was nearly delayed because they got caught in traffic.


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  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 7,129 ✭✭✭my friend


    What were they at arriving 15 mins before the game? Game was nearly delayed because they got caught in traffic.

    late night in The Palace, nothing new there...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,447 ✭✭✭Felexicon


    my friend wrote: »
    late night in The Palace, nothing new there...

    Yes that's it exactly. Staying in a nightclub to late the night before caused a traffic jam. Bravo!!!!!!!

    Obviously a misjudgement caused them to get stuck in traffic. I'm sure they'll leave in better time for the replay.


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 11,451 Mod ✭✭✭✭Hammer Archer


    my friend wrote: »
    late night in The Palace, nothing new there...
    Get your facts right will you? They warmed up in nearby Durrow and got caught in traffic when going from there to O' Connor Park. I'm sure they won't make the same mistake on Saturday.
    Unfortunately I'm gonna miss my first game in two seasons on Saturday though that may well be a good thing. I'd still expect us to get over Carlow. Hopefully referee is stronger when it comes to the treatment handed out to Graham Reilly.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,447 ✭✭✭Felexicon


    Get your facts right will you? They warmed up in nearby Durrow and got caught in traffic when going from there to O' Connor Park. I'm sure they won't make the same mistake on Saturday.
    Unfortunately I'm gonna miss my first game in two seasons on Saturday though that may well be a good thing. I'd still expect us to get over Carlow. Hopefully referee is stronger when it comes to the treatment handed out to Graham Reilly.

    I missed the game on Saturday due to work and the Sunday game due to drunkeness.
    How was the game on Saturday. Did our sending off make a big difference?
    How was Menton in the full back line/was he missed at half back?


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 11,451 Mod ✭✭✭✭Hammer Archer


    Felexicon wrote: »
    I missed the game on Saturday due to work and the Sunday game due to drunkeness.
    How was the game on Saturday. Did our sending off make a big difference?
    How was Menton in the full back line/was he missed at half back?
    Which game on Saturday now? Carlow game was on Sunday :pac:
    Gillespie's sending off didn't make a massive difference to be honest. We were two points ahead when he went off and were three points ahead when Carlow had their first man sent off.
    Looking back and after having cooled down, we were a bit unlucky not to see the game out (however unconvincingly it may have been). What David Gallagher was doing with the shot in the last minute I don't know. Also, Cian had a bit of a mare from frees again though he did do OK from open play.
    Menton being moved to corner back was a mistake. He didn't have the best of games there and he's the only one of our players who seems to be able to stop players simply running straight through our defence at half back. I think McAnarney is a very good player, but he simply isn't up to it as a centre half back. Hopefully Menton is back at number 6 on Saturday.
    The two Carlow suspensions should also work in our favour, especially their centre half forward who had a good game.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,447 ✭✭✭Felexicon


    Jesus I must have drank more than I thought. Anyway I was working early Sunday aswell.
    Looks like Brendan Murphy is out with concussion for the replay.
    Cians free taking has gone off the boil big time and we may have to find someone else to step in if it doesn't pick up.
    Can't really understand the Menton move. He looked at home playing half back against Wicklow


  • Registered Users Posts: 381 ✭✭The Showstopper


    My dad was standing behind the goals and said he could see Gallaghars hands shaking and the ball coming in.


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 11,451 Mod ✭✭✭✭Hammer Archer


    Felexicon wrote: »
    Jesus I must have drank more than I thought. Anyway I was working early Sunday aswell.
    Looks like Brendan Murphy is out with concussion for the replay.
    Cians free taking has gone off the boil big time and we may have to find someone else to step in if it doesn't pick up.
    Can't really understand the Menton move. He looked at home playing half back against Wicklow
    Saw that alright. He took a heavy fall during the game but played on. However he could/should have gotten a red card during the game without a doubt. I read Luke Dempsey's quotes in the Independent and they are absolutely baffling. He says he got a "harsh booking early on". That harsh booking was for an elbow on Graham Reilly which deserved a red card in my view. After that, he committed another 3 or 4 fouls which went unpunished. As I said earlier, I hope the referee clamps down on the targeting of Graham Reilly on Saturday. In both games so far he's been on the receiving end of some very dirty tackles.
    My dad was standing behind the goals and said he could see Gallaghars hands shaking and the ball coming in.
    It wasn't the best shot to deal with but I can't understand why he wouldn't just dive on the thing in the square. He wouldn't be able to be tackled and could clear it relatively easily then.


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 11,451 Mod ✭✭✭✭Hammer Archer


    Oh yeah. Meath Juniors play Kildare in Newbridge tomorrow at 7pm for a place in the Leinster final against Cavan (sic).


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,144 ✭✭✭rpurfield


    brendan murphy shouldve walked for two yellows on sunday he creamed alan forde in on the 21 in the first half after the ref played an advantage for a bad tackle further out the field and i think that one was more of a yellow than the one he got.he charged into lads two or three times too especially for gillespies second yellow i thought.

    i forgot to mention on my last post i thought brian farrell had one of his best games in a long time on sunday too and he seems to be back on song, and as for cian ward i wish hed just put the ball on the ground for frees hes much better off the ground


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 11,451 Mod ✭✭✭✭Hammer Archer


    rpurfield wrote: »
    i forgot to mention on my last post i thought brian farrell had one of his best games in a long time on sunday too and he seems to be back on song, and as for cian ward i wish hed just put the ball on the ground for frees hes much better off the ground
    Agree completely. I personally was of the opinion that he wasn't up for intercounty football anymore, but he has had two very decent performances now. As for the frees, I personally think that maybe Farrell should be taking at least some of them. I think he would have pointed the free just before Carlow's goal which would have given us the insurance point.


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 11,451 Mod ✭✭✭✭Hammer Archer


    Kildare beat the juniors last night. 10 points to 9. We were 8 points to 1 up at half time. Unfortunately, Darragh McNamara who ran the show against Wicklow wasn't fit enough to start and only came on for the last 8 minutes. By the sounds of it though, the Junior championship is dying a death as several Leinster counties have already pulled out of it (Dublin included).

    Rumours are that the injury curse has struck the seniors yet again. Paddy Gilsenan could be out for the replay on Saturday. Cannot wait for this season to be over and done with already.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,742 ✭✭✭blackbelt


    Cannot wait for this season to be over and done with already.

    Hang on, you have not even lost yet. :) I think it is a ploy.Since relegation to Division 3, I think the Meath team and management sat down to assess the likely path in the championship.We all know Carlow won't beat Meath no matter how bad Meath are and they will likely beat them second time around but Meath had been idle since losing to Louth while Kildare had another game against Tyrone. What better way to prepare against Kildare than to get as much competitive games under your belt and appearing to be in total disarray.

    I'm sure it is at the back of McGeeneys mind too but they may be distracted by the Johnston affair and having been idle for 7 weeks before they are expected to dismantle Offaly with ease, it is setup nicely for Meath who we know can put in a big display against Kildare based on past outings, most noticeably the league.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 308 ✭✭Seves Three Iron


    blackbelt wrote: »
    I think it is a ploy.


    That could be one way of explaining Donal Keogan handing the ball to a Carlow player in the 73rd minute all right and David Gallagher failing to collect a handy shot! Somehow I doubt it though.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,144 ✭✭✭rpurfield


    blackbelt wrote: »
    Hang on, you have not even lost yet. :) I think it is a ploy.Since relegation to Division 3, I think the Meath team and management sat down to assess the likely path in the championship.We all know Carlow won't beat Meath no matter how bad Meath are and they will likely beat them second time around but Meath had been idle since losing to Louth while Kildare had another game against Tyrone. What better way to prepare against Kildare than to get as much competitive games under your belt and appearing to be in total disarray.

    I'm sure it is at the back of McGeeneys mind too but they may be distracted by the Johnston affair and having been idle for 7 weeks before they are expected to dismantle Offaly with ease, it is setup nicely for Meath who we know can put in a big display against Kildare based on past outings, most noticeably the league.

    i like the cut of your jib!!i have to say also having a keen interest in soccer and rugby i could do with a win against kildare to liven up the summer :pac:


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