Meath GAA discussion thread

Optimalprimerib · 09-04-2012 9:15am

It is a sad state of affairs when their own fans were laughing at them (myself included). Over the years I have seen bad performances but yesterday was that of a group of hungover strangers against let's face it, a poor side made look like superstars.

blackbelt · 09-04-2012 9:51am

Optimalprimerib wrote: »

It is a sad state of affairs when their own fans were laughing at them (myself included). Over the years I have seen bad performances but yesterday was that of a group of hungover strangers against let's face it, a poor side made look like superstars.

I don't think Banty can shoulder all the blame lets be honest.It will be of small consolation however as the county board will let him go at the end of the season.They would want to do that to scapegoat him as the pressure is on them with the Boylan issue and underage setup and the appointment of Banty in the first place.

Morale is down to the players too.Sure they lost some really tight games against Kildare and Galway who looked impressive yesterday but they should have enough resolve to believe until the very end to know it was up to them to pull out all the stops in ensuring their survival.

DARK-KNIGHT · 09-04-2012 9:53am

john reilly wrote: »

remind me how louth got to the leinster final in 2010.

You caught Kildare on a bad day that was really embarrassing losing to Louth trust me!!

Sure Meath won Leinster that year and fair play to them

can you not see how bitter Louth fans are coming across here?? Terrible sportsmanship.

Also Meath are a proud county no wonder state of affairs stings, I remember when in kildares dark days the teams no one wanted to play were Dublin or Meath!!

I honestly do hope Meath spring back from all this can anyone speak from a club point of view like how competitive are league and championship matches locally?? Also do you think if team was overhauled are the players there at the moment??

blackbelt · 09-04-2012 10:03am

DARK-KNIGHT wrote: »

I honestly do hope Meath spring back from all this can anyone speak from a club point of view like how competitive are league and championship matches locally?? Also do you think if team was overhauled are the players there at the moment??

Hard to say really. I do not know of the club scene but it was alluded to that Meath were losing to the "weaker counties" on the club front which doesn't bode too well from a collective point of view.

rpurfield · 09-04-2012 10:53am

i have to say ive been going to meath games since i was seven and yesterday was the lowest i ever felt.first up wed no game plan, louth dropped lads back in the sceond half playing into the wind and took short kick outs.we done neither, in fact everyone can see that every kick out gally takes goes down on top of mark ward and hes got his man jumping just to break it to five or six team mates that move in to wait on the break.stephen bray is many things but will never be a free taker.mickey burke is a good player but hes no corner back.yet these things are persisted on.up until yesterday id defend banty but he hasnt got a plan, or if he does it is been ignored.

but the players neednt think they are getting away scot free either.what a gutless bunch of players we have.what mchugh said last night on league sunday was spot on.these lads seem to think theyve made it playing for meath well they need a sharp wake up call right away.and dont even get me started on the county board.everything from underage development to the senior championship is wrong in this county and its why were gone so bad.barneys a nice chap but he hasnt got it in him to be a county chairman and should never have got it.complete clear out needed there too.

on another note fair play to the camoige girls yesterday, that was a good win.but could someone tell me why at a national league game it the linesmen were from both teams and judging from the reaction of some sat behind me the umpires were from each county too.bad form that

DARK-KNIGHT · 09-04-2012 12:07pm

blackbelt wrote: »

Hard to say really. I do not know of the club scene but it was alluded to that Meath were losing to the "weaker counties" on the club front which doesn't bode too well from a collective point of view.

Prob not a good sign alright, although the management board etc need to cop on
And get back to grass roots as the fella says, the players yesterday were shocking was watching highlights and a very mediocre Louth team looked quite good due to the fact the Meath lads were not contesting the ball at all looked like they didn't want to try and tbh that's just sad I would sell my nuts to play for my county but alas it wasn't to be for me

blackbelt · 09-04-2012 1:05pm

DARK-KNIGHT wrote: »

Prob not a good sign alright, although the management board etc need to cop on
And get back to grass roots as the fella says, the players yesterday were shocking was watching highlights and a very mediocre Louth team looked quite good due to the fact the Meath lads were not contesting the ball at all looked like they didn't want to try and tbh that's just sad I would sell my nuts to play for my county but alas it wasn't to be for me

A lot of people would say that Karma came to collect but I think its nonsense. I really do believe this stems from the shafting Eamon O Brien got from the county board and club delegates.

Frank Spencer · 09-04-2012 2:09pm

blackbelt wrote: »

A lot of people would say that Karma came to collect but I think its nonsense. I really do believe this stems from the shafting Eamon O Brien got from the county board and club delegates.

Nail on the head right there. The treatment of EO'B by some club delegates was shameful and it has come home to roost. How they could oust a man who had landed them the Leinster title is beyond comprehension. Ulterior motives were undoubtedly at play. I hope EO'B is enjoying his return to grass roots football with Syddan and even though he was treated terribly by some within Meath football I'm sure he takes absolutely no pleasure in their demise.

Royal Legend · 09-04-2012 2:45pm

john reilly wrote: »

if i was a kildare supporter i would just be grateful that my team was probably in the top ten (even if it is at the lower end of it)

And if I were from Louth I would be mortified that my team was in the bottom ten, (especially that it was at the lower end of it

)

By the way, Kildare/Tyrone will be an interesting match, Tyrones first big test of the year

rpurfield · 09-04-2012 3:12pm

Frank Spencer wrote: »

Nail on the head right there. The treatment of EO'B by some club delegates was shameful and it has come home to roost. How they could oust a man who had landed them the Leinster title is beyond comprehension. Ulterior motives were undoubtedly at play. I hope EO'B is enjoying his return to grass roots football with Syddan and even though he was treated terribly by some within Meath football I'm sure he takes absolutely no pleasure in their demise.

eamonn was the wrong man in the wrong place at the wrong time.being honest i didnt rate him as a manager, thought he took too long to make changes but the reason the delegates heaved against him was down to the executive not giving them a say in either his reappointment or the handling of the leinster final fiasco, cant remember which.the excutive put their hands out to be slapped by delegates and clubs and it duly happened.to be fair to eamonn i wouldve rather we got luke dempsey in at the time eamonn was appointed but again those in power made a balls of that

Royal Legend · 09-04-2012 3:39pm

The experiment is over lads, we should have a Meath man over the team. As our friend from Kildare stated, we are a proud footballing county. With the game in such disarray at present, it would be unfair to ask another outsider to come in. The management needs to be local, and it needs to be supported in the right way.
I also agree with one of the earlier posts, Barney is a lovely fella, always was, and I think his reputation has been tarnished over the last few months, which is very unfair to such a loyal servant of Meath football. As big a &%$* as Fintan Ginnity was, he got the job done. I always thought that he was hated more for being from North Meath than for anything else.

Junior D · 09-04-2012 3:45pm

Lads, can any of ye tell me what happened to Mark o' Sullivan??
Thought he'd be makin a break-through this year after his performances last year. Looked like a decent prospect

john reilly · 09-04-2012 9:12pm

Royal Legend wrote: »

And if I were from Louth I would be mortified that my team was in the bottom ten, (especially that it was at the lower end of it )

By the way, Kildare/Tyrone will be an interesting match, Tyrones first big test of the year

yes louth is the 2nd worst team in ireland and they have just bet the worst one by a long shot. meath need to go back to the physical game they played under boylan. use more elbows, off the ball digs and if that doesnt work get some of seans magic herb mixes

Juniorhurler · 09-04-2012 9:26pm

Lads, I am a Wexford man and looking in from the outside this seems to be falling at the managers door. Banty has not got anywhere near what he should have out of that bunch of players. People may argue that the manager is not the be all and end all but look at our footballers down here. I would argue that under any other manager other than Jason Ryan there is no way that we would have contested two leinster finals and an all ireland semi in the last four years. Banty is doing something seriously wrong.

mattser · 09-04-2012 9:38pm

Kildare, Dublin, Cavan, great football next door neighbours. Most Louth people can give and take, but they have a serious nasty element also.

Royal Legend · 09-04-2012 9:41pm

Juniorhurler wrote: »

Lads, I am a Wexford man and looking in from the outside this seems to be falling at the managers door. Banty has not got anywhere near what he should have out of that bunch of players. People may argue that the manager is not the be all and end all but look at our footballers down here. I would argue that under any other manager other than Jason Ryan there is no way that we would have contested two leinster finals and an all ireland semi in the last four years. Banty is doing something seriously wrong.

Agree in part, I believed a couple of years ago we had a forward line to compete with anyone, our midfield and backs have been the issue, under Banty, he has literally dissolved our forward threat with his negative tactics. Will the Woodies win Wexford again this year?

Royal Legend · 09-04-2012 9:45pm

john reilly wrote: »

yes louth is the 2nd worst team in ireland and they have just bet the worst one by a long shot. meath need to go back to the physical game they played under boylan. use more elbows, off the ball digs and if that doesnt work get some of seans magic herb mixes

The big difference is we are only visiting the bottom 10, for Louth its an ongoing existence, and not suprising with the attitude of the likes of you. Spitefulness and jealousy gets what it deserves, not matter what you say or how many times you keep saying it, the result stays the same

Leinster Football Champions 2010 - Meath

Royal Legend · 09-04-2012 9:52pm

mattser wrote: »

Kildare, Dublin, Cavan, great football next door neighbours. Most Louth people can give and take, but they have a serious nasty element also.

I have came across nasty elements in Cavan and Dublin as well, its the nature of neighbouring counties. I was at a Meath u21 game back in 96 vs Cavan and it was one of the most nasty atmospheres I was ever at
I was also at a few nasty Dublin Meath encounters and Meath Westmeath as well. For the most part fans are genuine and fair, but there are always a few gob****es, we have them as well.

MickySticks · 09-04-2012 9:52pm

I think we need a Louth GAA Discussion Thread.

Royal Legend · 09-04-2012 9:58pm

MickySticks wrote: »

I think we need a Louth GAA Discussion Thread.

Options for the title of the Louth Discussion thread

1. Meath GAA discussion Thread
2. How we were cheated out of Leinster in 2010
3. Free the Drogheda two
4. Louth Football Highlights 1952-2012 (No posts)
5. Hopes for championship 2013

john reilly · 09-04-2012 10:03pm

Royal Legend wrote: »

I have came across nasty elements in Cavan and Dublin as well, its the nature of neighbouring counties. I was at a Meath u21 game back in 96 vs Cavan and it was one of the most nasty atmospheres I was ever at
I was also at a few nasty Dublin Meath encounters and Meath Westmeath as well. For the most part fans are genuine and fair, but there are always a few gob****es, we have them as well.

meath seems to be the common denominator in all these nasty atmospheres. i travel all over the county and nobody believes meath are 2010 leinster champions.

KERSPLAT! · 09-04-2012 10:12pm

john reilly wrote: »

meath seems to be the common denominator in all these nasty atmospheres. i travel all over the county and nobody believes meath are 2010 leinster champions.

Ah for Christ sake! They may not have deserved it but they are '10 Leinster champions

Royal Legend · 09-04-2012 10:13pm

john reilly wrote: »

meath seems to be the common denominator in all these nasty atmospheres. i travel all over the county and nobody believes meath are 2010 leinster champions.

Have a good look at the record books, I think you will find the correct answer.
They are probably afraid that if they disagree with you that you will attack them :rolleyes:

Juniorhurler · 09-04-2012 11:16pm

Royal Legend wrote: »

Agree in part, I believed a couple of years ago we had a forward line to compete with anyone, our midfield and backs have been the issue, under Banty, he has literally dissolved our forward threat with his negative tactics. Will the Woodies win Wexford again this year?

They would be the early favourites but we will know more about the opposition after the first round at the weekend. Horeswood only come out of hibernation in late July generally so we can't judge them until then.

DARK-KNIGHT · 10-04-2012 12:31am

Royal Legend wrote: »

Have a good look at the record books, I think you will find the correct answer.
They are probably afraid that if they disagree with you that you will attack them :rolleyes:

but louth dont have any violent fans do they or bitter ones for that matter surely??

Optimalprimerib · 10-04-2012 8:14am

john reilly wrote: »

Royal Legend wrote: »

I have came across nasty elements in Cavan and Dublin as well, its the nature of neighbouring counties. I was at a Meath u21 game back in 96 vs Cavan and it was one of the most nasty atmospheres I was ever at
I was also at a few nasty Dublin Meath encounters and Meath Westmeath as well. For the most part fans are genuine and fair, but there are always a few gob****es, we have them as well.

meath seems to be the common denominator in all these nasty atmospheres. i travel all over the county and nobody believes meath are 2010 leinster champions.

So that's all you are talking about in other counties??? They probably just say that to shut you up. I don't take pride in what happened in 2010 at all but no matter what happened ye still would not be happy

Long Term Louth · 10-04-2012 8:58am

DARK-KNIGHT wrote: »

but louth dont have any violent fans do they or bitter ones for that matter surely??

Nor Kildare for that matter?
I repeat, Its no the first time youve made sweeping generalisations in relation to Louth fans, was at a club game not too many years ago in Kildare, at the final whistle, the ref received a full force belt from an umbrella held by one of your fellow county supporters and was verbally abused by many others. No County pride, Soccer fans, or were you one of them? or was I one of those who attacked Mr Sludden.

Long Term Louth · 10-04-2012 9:07am

Royal Legend wrote: »

Options for the title of the Louth Discussion thread

1. Meath GAA discussion Thread
2. How we were cheated out of Leinster in 2010
3. Free the Drogheda two
4. Louth Football Highlights 1952-2012 (No posts)
5. Hopes for championship 2013

We wouldnt have enough of a population to post on it, smallest county in Ireland you see. Sure anyone can beat Louth, bottom 10 since 57. Dont know how they won the All Ireland in 1957, no other teams in it perhaps? I know the county is small but 'The Drogheda two' are not from Drogheda.

DARK-KNIGHT · 10-04-2012 9:26am

Long Term Louth wrote: »

Nor Kildare for that matter?
I repeat, Its no the first time youve made sweeping generalisations in relation to Louth fans, was at a club game not too many years ago in Kildare, at the final whistle, the ref received a full force belt from an umbrella held by one of your fellow county supporters and was verbally abused by many others. No County pride, Soccer fans, or were you one of them? or was I one of those who attacked Mr Sludden.

What club game and when?? It's well documented what happened in croker I am just pointing out facts as you seem to like to kick Meath lads when they are down and it's not on shame on you Louth lads for kicking the lads when they're down...

If you don't want your counties bad points pointed out or people complaining about all you ever do is moan about a game 2 years ago I mean cop on what gives you or any other wee men the right to lord it here?

Again Meath hope to see you back to strength soon and remember **** the wee begrudgers

sorry had to say that

Long Term Louth · 10-04-2012 9:43am

DARK-KNIGHT wrote: »

What club game and when?? It's well documented what happened in croker I am just pointing out facts as you seem to like to kick Meath lads when they are down and it's not on shame on you Louth lads for kicking the lads when they're down...

If you don't want your counties bad points pointed out or people complaining about all you ever do is moan about a game 2 years ago I mean cop on what gives you or any other wee men the right to lord it here?

Again Meath hope to see you back to strength soon and remember **** the wee begrudgers sorry had to say that

When have I done this?

doncarlos · 10-04-2012 9:51am

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It's a great feeling avoiding relegation whilst sending Meath down at the same time. I know you live in a happy land full of rainbows, magical gumdrops and where everybody holds hands and skips down the road singing happy songs but back in reality some of us had lads screaming, shouting and laughing in our faces after recent defeats by Meath so it feels good to finally get some payback.

DARK-KNIGHT · 10-04-2012 9:51am

Long Term Louth wrote: »

When have I done this?

Didn't mean that about u in particular sorry but Louth fans here generally have those traits towards Meath and it's not on. The ref was to blame for 2010 not Meath..

my friend · 10-04-2012 9:53am

BAGMAN FOR HIRE

AKA TROJAN HOARE

WILL DESTROY YOU FROM THE INSIDE OUT

COMPLIANT COUNTY BOARD & HEARTLESS PLAYERS REQUIRED.

Long Term Louth · 10-04-2012 10:08am

DARK-KNIGHT wrote: »

Didn't mean that about u in particular sorry but Louth fans here generally have those traits towards Meath and it's not on. The ref was to blame for 2010 not Meath..

I never once mentioned 2010, though I was there with two young children (imagine how that felt) whats gone is gone as far as I am concerned. The banter between Louth and Meath supporters has been ongoing all my time following Louth, during which Louth supporters have had to endure in both silence and admiration, the many great successful Meath achievements, vocally aired by Meath supporters in the pubs of many Louth towns and villages.

So when Louth do gain a victory over their royal neighbors (a rarity) no matter how in/significant the competition, it is perhaps understandable the vociferous nature of some of their supporters.

snowgal · 10-04-2012 10:08am

can we please try and keep this to present topics and MEATH discussion. One of the biggest things I dont understand is that the meath players are all behind Banty, still saying they want him to stay etc so they dont see that something is amiss here? I noticed Geraghty didnt tog out or was not named in programme. Has he finally coped on that he cant do both jobs, hopefully. I was mortified on Sunday at that game, not because Louth beat us or because we were relegated, because the lads had no heart, no fight, no want. Some of them do not belong on senior team, end of. I wish Mark Ward would just leave. He is disaster in every aspect and not a senior player. Also I wish Cian Ward would RUN abit and try actually fight for a ball now and then. I wish our boys would play football, traditionally, what we are known for, and not run around like headless chickens who have never seen or interacted with a ball before. I wish Banty would not come out after every game and say hes dissapointed with lads, fight not there but we'll get that right for the next day. No you have not got it right or corrected any problems and you are in denial that there is a major problem here are you are indeed in the centre of it. Take responsibility and sort this team out please!

blackbelt · 10-04-2012 10:38am

I have to say though that Louth are entitled to enjoy their win over Meath on Sunday.2002 when Louth had them beat Geraghty popped up with a last kick of the game goal.In other meetings like 2010, this was never going to go away and will only really die down now that Louth have excorcised and go thteir own back at Meath and then there was last years mauling Louth took off Meath so it is understandable.

Can honestly say I remember screaming at McAulay to kill Tyrone off in 2010 after we just got the goal and this was down to our poor recent history with Tyrone especially in 2008. People need to realise that GAA is a tribal thing filled with passion.

KERSPLAT! · 10-04-2012 10:47am

I've no problem with Louth enjoying the win, no problem taking a slagging off them either, I'm friends with alot of Dubs so I get alot of stick, my problem is the crap from the odd Louth fan saying "Louth won Leinster in '10" and "everyone I talk to, from any county knows Louth won Leinster '10" as I said above, we may not have deserved it but we did win it

Anyway, for once I'm not looking forward to the championship after a pretty dreadful league

doncarlos · 10-04-2012 10:48am

blackbelt wrote: »

2002 when Louth had them beat Geraghty popped up with a last kick of the game goal.

In the sixth minute of the four minutes the referee added on....

Flancrest · 10-04-2012 1:15pm

doncarlos wrote: »

In the sixth minute of the four minutes the referee added on....

Agh come on now lads 2010 is bad enough don't be dragging up 2002.
And it was at least 4 minutes of added time

I'd say Wicklow are dying to get thr Championship going

Hammer Archer · 10-04-2012 4:22pm

Well this thread is going exceedingly well

doncarlos wrote: »

In the sixth minute of the four minutes the referee added on....

Really? 10 years later?

Anyway, back to Meath GAA talk: first round of the football championships are this weekend. I see the County Board are continuing their policy of ignoring Ratoath as a neutral ground for any championship games.

Also, Meath hurlers play Kildare in the division 2B final in Parnell Park on Sunday at 4pm. While they're not favourites to win, you can be sure they'll put up a fight unlike the footballers.

Royal Legend · 10-04-2012 10:30pm

snowgal wrote: »

can we please try and keep this to present topics and MEATH discussion. One of the biggest things I dont understand is that the meath players are all behind Banty, still saying they want him to stay etc so they dont see that something is amiss here? I noticed Geraghty didnt tog out or was not named in programme. Has he finally coped on that he cant do both jobs, hopefully. I was mortified on Sunday at that game, not because Louth beat us or because we were relegated, because the lads had no heart, no fight, no want. Some of them do not belong on senior team, end of. I wish Mark Ward would just leave. He is disaster in every aspect and not a senior player. Also I wish Cian Ward would RUN abit and try actually fight for a ball now and then. I wish our boys would play football, traditionally, what we are known for, and not run around like headless chickens who have never seen or interacted with a ball before. I wish Banty would not come out after every game and say hes dissapointed with lads, fight not there but we'll get that right for the next day. No you have not got it right or corrected any problems and you are in denial that there is a major problem here are you are indeed in the centre of it. Take responsibility and sort this team out please!

The players might not talk of being unhappy, but the performance last Sunday said different.

Although, was it 96, we went to Kiltoom in the league and did not even score a point!, yet went on to win the All Ireland

Hope springs eternal

Flancrest · 11-04-2012 9:46am

Right so Sunday and the league are over. Time to start looking forward to the business end of things.

Do you think we'll beat Wicklow(I do).

What would be your starting 15 for the game.

Atomic Pineapple · 11-04-2012 10:40am

Wins over Wicklow then Carlow expected then a good showing against Kildare (most likely) is what I'd expect to see before thinking about the back door.

rpurfield · 11-04-2012 11:40pm

Hammer Archer wrote: »

Well this thread is going exceedingly well

Really? 10 years later?

Anyway, back to Meath GAA talk: first round of the football championships are this weekend. I see the County Board are continuing their policy of ignoring Ratoath as a neutral ground for any championship games.

Also, Meath hurlers play Kildare in the division 2B final in Parnell Park on Sunday at 4pm. While they're not favourites to win, you can be sure they'll put up a fight unlike the footballers.

my god hammer archer you actually want to talk about gaa games taking place in meath??in the meath gaa thread??i need to lie down at this shocking departure from the last six pages.is ratoath not getting many games now, used to be a regular haunt of the pats for championship games a few years back.be interesting to see if we get many, or any now with the new grounds, championship games in stamullen are as rare as hens teeth.

on another note i think the reason graham geraghty isnt togging for the meath team is hes suspended.he was sent off in a club game in the last couple of weeks, being honest i forget the exact details around it now.maybe im wrong and club suspension doesnt affect county?on yet another suspension note, i heard andy mcentee got two months for throwing the shoulder into a young lad below in longford with the minors.great coach but fierce hot headed individual

Hammer Archer · 12-04-2012 11:30am

rpurfield wrote: »

my god hammer archer you actually want to talk about gaa games taking place in meath??in the meath gaa thread??i need to lie down at this shocking departure from the last six pages.is ratoath not getting many games now, used to be a regular haunt of the pats for championship games a few years back.be interesting to see if we get many, or any now with the new grounds, championship games in stamullen are as rare as hens teeth.

I know. Egads :eek:
By the looks of it Stamullen ain't getting any games in the first few championship weeks either which is unfortunate as they're fantastic facilities ye have. Yeah we hosted a good few senior games in the past but as far as I remember last year we only got a handful of Junior B and below. Don't think we had any senior games at all. Any games that could be played in Ratoath seem to be given to Ashbourne (like the Dunboyne - Dunshaughlin game which could have been fixed for the weekend in Ratoath). Our big problem is that we can't get floodlights for the main pitch as the residents next door objected.

rpurfield wrote: »

on another note i think the reason graham geraghty isnt togging for the meath team is hes suspended.he was sent off in a club game in the last couple of weeks, being honest i forget the exact details around it now.maybe im wrong and club suspension doesnt affect county?on yet another suspension note, i heard andy mcentee got two months for throwing the shoulder into a young lad below in longford with the minors.great coach but fierce hot headed individual

I'm not sure myself but I'm presuming it does affect county games. To be honest, I think the Kildare game showed that he just isn't up to county standard anymore. Replacing Biggie with him when the game was in the balance was a massive mistake and we possibly wouldn't have lost that game had he not been on.
As for McEntee, I had the (mis)fortune to be a linesman at one of Donaghmore/Ashbourne's games in Ratoath a few years back and got torrents of abuse for a line ball I gave. I agree he's a fantastic manager but his temper and language that comes with it irritates me slightly.

Frank Spencer · 12-04-2012 12:20pm

Club suspensions and inter county suspensions are entirely separate.

rpurfield · 12-04-2012 3:22pm

Hammer Archer wrote: »

rpurfield wrote: »

my god hammer archer you actually want to talk about gaa games taking place in meath??in the meath gaa thread??i need to lie down at this shocking departure from the last six pages.is ratoath not getting many games now, used to be a regular haunt of the pats for championship games a few years back.be interesting to see if we get many, or any now with the new grounds, championship games in stamullen are as rare as hens teeth.

I know. Egads :eek:
By the looks of it Stamullen ain't getting any games in the first few championship weeks either which is unfortunate as they're fantastic facilities ye have. Yeah we hosted a good few senior games in the past but as far as I remember last year we only got a handful of Junior B and below. Don't think we had any senior games at all. Any games that could be played in Ratoath seem to be given to Ashbourne (like the Dunboyne - Dunshaughlin game which could have been fixed for the weekend in Ratoath). Our big problem is that we can't get floodlights for the main pitch as the residents next door objected.

rpurfield wrote: »

on another note i think the reason graham geraghty isnt togging for the meath team is hes suspended.he was sent off in a club game in the last couple of weeks, being honest i forget the exact details around it now.maybe im wrong and club suspension doesnt affect county?on yet another suspension note, i heard andy mcentee got two months for throwing the shoulder into a young lad below in longford with the minors.great coach but fierce hot headed individual

I'm not sure myself but I'm presuming it does affect county games. To be honest, I think the Kildare game showed that he just isn't up to county standard anymore. Replacing Biggie with him when the game was in the balance was a massive mistake and we possibly wouldn't have lost that game had he not been on.
As for McEntee, I had the (mis)fortune to be a linesman at one of Donaghmore/Ashbourne's games in Ratoath a few years back and got torrents of abuse for a line ball I gave. I agree he's a fantastic manager but his temper and language that comes with it irritates me slightly.

refereed his young lad at u14 a few years back and the abuse outta him(andy not the young lad) was unreal!he wasnt even managing

anyone know what went on with the management committee last night.from reading hoganstand its another balls up from them

premierstone · 12-04-2012 3:23pm

Frank Spencer wrote: »

Club suspensions and inter county suspensions are entirely separate.

Not true, yes if the suspension is less than three months but anything 3 months or over affects both Club and County.

Atomic Pineapple · 12-04-2012 3:26pm

Awaiting a decision from Banty.....apparently...... http://www.hoganstand.com/Meath/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=166381

Royal Legend · 12-04-2012 4:17pm

Bye Bye Banty, Hopefully.

Yet again our County Board can't make a decision, They are hoping Banty will jump, that way they don't look as if they have got rid of another manager.

A couple of the County board need to have a long look in the mirror and think about vacating their seats as well, they have managed to preside over an era where the Meath Hurlers are playing at a higher level in the league than the footballers

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