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Westmeath Football thread - 5 Like(s)
Replying To Claretandblue: "The new structure is far from perfect and it seems certain there will be further changes next year if Congress pushes All Ireland finals back, the idea that our previous structure was the envy of counties elsewhere, there were loads of championship matches last few years that were tame affairs, little of the cut and thrust associated with championship football. Shandonagh vs Tubberclair last year was a shocking advertisement for the championship." Our resident County Board man, will try put a positive spin on things when the reality is they have failed the players and Clubs time and time again. You have highlighted 1 game out of 70 + Championship games but they were not very many games last year that were dead rubber. I seem to remember all 6 teams in Section A of Senior having something to play for going into the last round, plenty of "cut and thrust" actually. If you're going to come up with a new structure, come up with a new structure that's completely fair to a tiered system. It is not as if Senior B teams were making their presence felt in the knockouts. For the last 3 years, the Senior semi finalists were made up of teams competing in Section A, except for The Downs in 2024. The decisions made to change the structures were definitely not evidence based, there is more to this than meets the eye. There was no appetite for change, the meeting at the Park Hotel should have been enough to confirm this but instead they ignore the Clubs and players and use their own votes to push through with it, it's called executive aggrandizement. This scandal further demonstrates the growing disconnect between the Board and the Clubs. It obviously dictated the mood on the team bus going to Newry yesterday going by the first half performance. It was foolish thinking we were going to see a better future for Westmeath football with the change of leadership, going nowhere fast with this Circus.
iarmhiabu (National) - 15/02/2026 16:58:47
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Dublin GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Fionn: "Did I name players - I said the Squad....
Were you at the game last night.? We were terrible. Monaghan the worst team in Division 1 should have beaten us.
If you think we can beat Kerry next week... Really.??? I would be more than shocked...!
Do you reckon kerry are gonna come with an under strength team to play the Dubs in Croker ???
Have you seen the quality of some of the teams in Division 2. Clearly not...
At present I would put Tyrone, Derry and Meath ahead of us.
This Dublin squad at present is Division 2 standard.
We have one stand out player CON.
There is very little left in the tank of the players who have won it all for us.
It is what it is....." Yes I was at game and yes we were lucky.Monaghan could have scored a few goals but I think with the win under our belt we can drive on.I honestly think we will up our game for Kerry and if Ger selects the right team we can win.No one gave us a chance last year and we done them in their backyard.
IKerry can win but so can we.I wont be shocked either way.
brayballer (National) - 15/02/2026 19:08:59
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Westmeath Football thread - 2 Like(s)
the meeting at the Park Hotel should have been enough to confirm this but instead they ignore the Clubs and players and use their own votes to push through with it, it's called executive aggrandizement. This scandal further demonstrates the growing disconnect between the Board and the Clubs. It obviously dictated the mood on the team bus going to Newry yesterday going by the first half performance. It was foolish thinking we were going to see a better future for Westmeath football with the change of leadership, going nowhere fast with this Circus.
Thats an outrageeous statement, do you seriouly think the decision on the football championship last Thursday night had an impact on the performance in Newry. Please give the players some respect, the 2026 club championship was the last thing on the last thing on their minds.
A lot of clown talk on here about the county board, keyboard warriors if you ask me. At the end of the end of the day the best team in each club championship will win. Like it or not the board are a product of the clubs, these positions are ultimately ratified by the clubs. The them and us argument is a moot point.
People lashing out will that the COE will not get built either, all pub talk if you ask me. We are where we are because as a county we lack the ambition and desire to be better, end of story.
Brendanj (National) - 15/02/2026 21:31:51
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Roscommon GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To endgame: "They were out a long time ago. Any team news for tomorrow." No they werent only came out Thursday
Tarismelting22 (National) - 15/02/2026 20:54:40
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Roscommon GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Great result, 2nd in table.
What a first half, can anyone remember a better half by any Ros team?
Loved Mark Dowd's interview after, so level headed," its just Round 3 of the NFL".
Seanfan (National) - 15/02/2026 19:12:25
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Roscommon GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Armagh looked to play on the edge today, a lot of late hits on Roscommon players going by the highlights. Was it like that at the game or TV showing it up worse than it was?
ryan (National) - 15/02/2026 18:47:34
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Louth GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To DundalkGael: "Sad to say I've just left Croke Park at half time. IMO a change in management is needed, Hasn't looked like we have had a plan in defence or attack for two and half games" we've been through a lot of darker days following Louth through the years , never ever would I leave at half time , especially against our neighbours .
Keep the flag flying no matter what , that day in May last summer made up for all the countless hammerings we had !
louthman57 (National) - 15/02/2026 18:32:09
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Longford GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Fair play to the lads on a powerful win yesterday. Under a lot of pressure and pulled out a very strong win to put us back in contention. Manager and players deserve the credit. I don't think we will be in the shakeup for promotion, but this year is about trying lads out and trying new things and getting a mix that works. Lots of positives from yesterday.
LongfordgaaAbú (National) - 16/02/2026 13:58:42
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Galway Football thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To GDL: "Don't be wasting your time trying to have a discussion with Clare from the blog. Read the blog from last evening and posts from S1234, they are exactly the same." I don't think we need to worry about Clare tonight ;)
Ailteoir (National) - 15/02/2026 17:58:37
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Leitrim GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
I posted a message earlier saying ....,' Walking out of Ruislip and I have one thing to say.... Hup Leitrim and f**k the rest!
Unbelievable win!
Square_B (National) - 15/02/2026 17:58:04
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Longford GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
That is a great showing from Longford today, away from home, in very challenging conditions. Up to 2nd now, with some much tougher opponents to come. However, regardless if promotion isnt attained, it would be great to see a fighting spirit from the young squad between now and the final game and providing competitive opposition at the very least. Lots being learned from this campaign it seems, which can only be a good thing going forward.
LongfordSham (National) - 15/02/2026 17:54:50
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Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Makes for a very interesting game on Saturday night under lights in Salthill.
Galway 3-14 (23) Kerry 2-17 (23)
Roscommon 1-20 (23) Kerry 2-18 (24)
Galway 3-12 (21) Armagh 0-20
Roscommon 3-18 (27) Armagh 0-24
Not a whole lot to chose between the sides based on those four games against strong opposition. Both have a host of new faces blooded and both have the ability to score goals at important stages in games.
Last league meeting was a 0-9 each draw, wouldn't be surprised if another draw but obviously a lot more high scoring this time.
Drax_the_destroyer (National) - 16/02/2026 12:33:47
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Westmeath Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Does anyone have the first two rounds of ACFL league fixtures?
westmeathforham (National) - 16/02/2026 08:52:17
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Monaghan GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Fit15: "It is what it is, a county team where two players Brannigan and O Hanlon would get on the county champions Scotstown team tells you where we are, never mind the injured players, realistically we are never going to win an all Ireland the best we can hope for is an ulster title and at the minute we're in with Cavan Antrim Fermanagh,and junior footballers is not the way forward no matter what the manager thinks,the good coach bounce lasts one year and then they see what we have and move on quick, and this is what we're left with now and sad to say but it could be a long road back to be even competitive when it matters, in the summer time" no way not having that...your saying woods, mcanespie, mohan, wylie and ward wouldnt get onto scotstown team?? nope - not having that
dessie ward would stroll onto every starting county team in the country assuming hes fit
MalsBalls (National) - 16/02/2026 09:29:35
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Leitrim GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To bláthach: "I agree with this please thanks so much. I have supported AC Milan all my life but that doesn't mean I will play for them thank you. So this other poster's argument is very silly and without any foundation thank you all very much for this.
But they have form for this anyway. They take many players from other places thank you and they then deny this. Thank you." At least 50% of his DNA is primrose and blue.
Seanfan (National) - 16/02/2026 10:24:50
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Leitrim GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Amazing result yesterday in Ruislip. We remain off the top of the table because of a solitary one point loss to Wicklow in our opening match. Worrying we fell so far behind in the first half but Stephen Poacher made all the right sideline moves and lads responded heroically. Barry starts on any team in the country, Actually a better all around performer than Keith Beirne ever was. All due respects to Keith, Div 4 is incredibly tight from 1 thru 5. Fixtures are actually in our favour on the run in, Antrim is a must win at home. Longford is essentially a home game as numbers of supporters should make their voices heard, Carlow may be home and dry by the time we meet. Other results will be fascinating to follow, London will take points off other teams and I cant see both Waterford and Antrim finishing without a point or 2.We still remain a little soft at times in defense but we are scoring majestically when needed, Goalkeeping issue should now be sorted and consistancy in the back will keep us right up there at the finish, No reason to believe we cant get promoted.
fundamunda (National) - 16/02/2026 11:36:49
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Roscommon GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Great to see a bit of nastiness and some 'dark arts' coming into this Roscommon team. Far too often down the years we have been beaten because we were too nice on the pitch, don't get that this year at all. Still work to do but yesterday was a very satisfying result.
TobeaRossie (National) - 16/02/2026 11:40:33
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Roscommon GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To TobeaRossie: "Great to see a bit of nastiness and some 'dark arts' coming into this Roscommon team. Far too often down the years we have been beaten because we were too nice on the pitch, don't get that this year at all. Still work to do but yesterday was a very satisfying result." You'll win nothing being soft at this level. This was a fantastic result and importantly two wins in a row in The Hyde. Dowd and Co have done a great job. Can I just say fair play for organising the kids meet and greet too and thank you to the players for participating. Very important for the future and creates a lot of good will in the county.
Ros2013 (National) - 16/02/2026 12:12:20
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Roscommon GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Delighted to pick up the valuable two points on offer. We had fluid, flowing football in the opening 35 minutes not to mention dominance of the kickout exchanges. It was dream stuff to be leading the All-Ireland champions of 2024 at half time by 12 points.
Different story 2nd half as Armagh threw all at us as they took over in midfield, we knuckled down then and got big impact off the bench especially the 3rd goal made by Duggan and scored by Carey. A key score to allow us to win by three.
2nd in the table after 3 games without Brigids players,McKeon Cox Harney exceeds expectations. Roll on Salthill next Saturday.
The_analyser (National) - 15/02/2026 16:50:55
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Roscommon GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To moros: "Good point. Mid field went AWOL second half. That old problem area is like a recurring boil for Ros!" Any further comments on your team with a lot of new faces winning against the odds and scoring 3-18 (27) while doing it?
Galway also beat Armagh when "Mid field went AWOL" Shooting efficiency and ability to get goals at the right time was key in the victories for both Galway and Roscommon against Armagh.
Drax_the_destroyer (National) - 16/02/2026 12:13:36
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