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Senior Championship Match Predictions

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Replying To dunboynelad:  "No he did not you utter lunatic.

Jonesy was top class as you half alluded to. Leno was flying and McCoy also, Shane Mac had one of his quieter games but nothing bad.

That was a freak game, take out the waterbreaks and Dunboyne were winning that on the bridle. As much as it kills me to say it, Ratoath by 10+ in final v Kells - ordinary team. Dunboyne were the best team this year by a distance bar 20 min collapse and paid for it again, roll on next year"
Dunboyne not the best team this year they conceded too many goals against Kells and rued it in the end. If they were the best team they would be playing in a semi final in 2 weeks looking to make a final and lift the Keegan. They have failed to make it out of their group the last two years, I know this year only one team goes through due to the sharp season but that's the same for every club in the other groups that make it through or come second. They done well against Dunshaughlin and Colmcilles but couldn't just find the goals against Kells when they put it up to them. Dunshaughlin and Cilles both had their worst performances in the group against Dunboyne another point worth noticing. A good team but just Still celebrating their championship win 2 years ago I reckon.

MeathGaa2004 (Meath) - Posts: 25 - 05/09/2020 00:51:27    2290631

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Replying To LeitrimRoyal99:  "Would have to agree, Dunboyne did deserve to lose because you can't afford to concede 3 goals. And Kells are a very good side and they should be hammering Na Fianna. But in response to an earlier poster the point about Dunboyne's county players found out. Ronan Jones was excellent in midfield and the second best player on the pitch bar Oisin Reilly who was immense. Mattimoe scored 2 points, 1 of them a mark. And he done very well to set up Beano for his goal, but it wasn't a roasting of Seamus Lavin at all. For comparison Lenihan got 7 points, 3 of them from play and one 45 so from my viewpoint Lenihan still played better than Mattimoe or Beano. Albeit Mattimoe probably does deserve some county time. Gavin McCoy was one of Dunboynes best players and kicked 2 excellent points from wing back and was solid defensively. Shane McEntee wasn't even that bad either, Dunboyne did dominate midfield after all but got caught on the counter attack which Kells executed perfectly"
Yeah Agreed Kells always second best in the midfield department but their fine counter attacking ability and hard running off the shoulder makes up for a lot of it. If Kells are to lose a game it's in the midfield where they will lose it as they are inclined to lose the key breaks and they aren't physical enough for the kick outs and high balls. They lack a bit of strength and depth in the midfield but Oisin Reilly is playing very well in recent times and with their grit and determination they can put it up to anyone on their day. Brian Hanlon and Seamus Mattimoe up front are superb and get so many crucial scores for them in the big games at the perfect times and that's what their good at and how they win matches.

MeathGaa2004 (Meath) - Posts: 25 - 05/09/2020 01:09:51    2290634

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Replying To MillerX:  "I agree with your statement "For lads to come on here and slate them for having nobody on the Meath panel in laughable." In 1966 Kells won the Senior and Junior Football Championships and yet the following year had nobody on the county team that won the All Ireland, so not having players on the County team is not really a guide to a team's worth or form."
That was 50 years ago. Football has moved on since. Go to most counties, the champions usually have a good few players on the county panel. Just look at top teams like Crossmaglen in Armagh.
Plenty of people saying Kells have players fit for the county team but why haven't any made it? I've heard of different lads being called in for O'Byrne Cups but doesn't appear any have made the grade - there's a difference between being a good club footballer and an intercounty footballer.

Triton (Meath) - Posts: 9 - 05/09/2020 21:23:34    2290740

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Question; In what County was the Hurling and Football Championships ran in this format;

Senior Hurling
12 Clubs 4 groups of 3 of which 6 qualified for Knockout stages either Quarter Finals or Semi Finals 50% chance of getting through Groups.

Senior Football
16 Clubs in 4 groups of 4 of which 4 qualified for Knockout stages ie. Semi Finals so 25% chance of getting out of Group.

Answers on a postcard from the below;
A. Kilkenny
B. Limerick
C. Meath
D. Waterford

And the Football Clubs genuflected agreed to this without a whimper !!!!

Brownepat (Meath) - Posts: 532 - 06/09/2020 10:47:26    2290778

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Replying To Triton:  "That was 50 years ago. Football has moved on since. Go to most counties, the champions usually have a good few players on the county panel. Just look at top teams like Crossmaglen in Armagh.
Plenty of people saying Kells have players fit for the county team but why haven't any made it? I've heard of different lads being called in for O'Byrne Cups but doesn't appear any have made the grade - there's a difference between being a good club footballer and an intercounty footballer."
Kells aren't the champions and aren't the favourites so don't know why you would be mentioning the likes of a Crossmaglen and Kells in the same context.

At the minute Mattimoe is only one that I would choose for county panel. Great burst speed and well able to kick scores. Probably close enough physically to a county player as well.

SodanAbu (Meath) - Posts: 5 - 06/09/2020 14:34:36    2290799

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Replying To SodanAbu:  "Kells aren't the champions and aren't the favourites so don't know why you would be mentioning the likes of a Crossmaglen and Kells in the same context.

At the minute Mattimoe is only one that I would choose for county panel. Great burst speed and well able to kick scores. Probably close enough physically to a county player as well."
It's not me mentioning them as champions. I think Na Fianna will beat them but my comments are to those who said it was a null point to reference that Kells don't even have one Meath panel member in their squad.
Mattimoe has been a member of O'Byrne Cup panels I believe so had his chance. Beano Hanlon also mentioned getting a run for Meath but not being called back.

Triton (Meath) - Posts: 9 - 06/09/2020 17:39:46    2290815

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I've just looked and seen that the senior semi finals aren't even on next week there a week break. What the hell was the point of not playing quarter finals if there is just going to be a week off when they could have played them?

LeitrimRoyal99 (Meath) - Posts: 1527 - 06/09/2020 18:15:04    2290820

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Replying To LeitrimRoyal99:  "I've just looked and seen that the senior semi finals aren't even on next week there a week break. What the hell was the point of not playing quarter finals if there is just going to be a week off when they could have played them?"
There is hurling next weekend, dual clubs would have had a clash

Belt (Meath) - Posts: 272 - 06/09/2020 19:34:41    2290839

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Replying To LeitrimRoyal99:  "I've just looked and seen that the senior semi finals aren't even on next week there a week break. What the hell was the point of not playing quarter finals if there is just going to be a week off when they could have played them?"
It is called hurling.

Those quarter-finals are next weekend.

Remember the hurling clubs had 2 group games and football had 3.

How would you play Summerhill in a football quarter final and KIltale in a hurling quarter final next weekend?

Or any other club with a crossover such as Trim.

jackhackett (Meath) - Posts: 773 - 06/09/2020 20:27:14    2290853

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Replying To jackhackett:  "It is called hurling.

Those quarter-finals are next weekend.

Remember the hurling clubs had 2 group games and football had 3.

How would you play Summerhill in a football quarter final and KIltale in a hurling quarter final next weekend?

Or any other club with a crossover such as Trim."
Apologies I hadn't realised there was two hurling games. Didn't think they'd be played back to back weeks. My bad

LeitrimRoyal99 (Meath) - Posts: 1527 - 06/09/2020 20:44:22    2290856

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Interestingly we have ended out with our 2 Football Semifinals Ratoath v Summerhill, and Na Fianna v Gaeil Colmcille with 2 Dual clubs that have their Senior Hurlers also very much inc in the Senior Hurling Championship, NaFianna having to play a Hurling Qtr Final next weekend, is it asking too much of the Dual players or is it a possibility to do the Double ?? SFC & SHC

ABD09 (Meath) - Posts: 68 - 07/09/2020 14:36:52    2290996

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Seems to work in Tipp. https://www.sportsjoe.ie/gaa/youd-wondering-whether-need-bring-hurleys-gear-youd-need-bring-215727

3feetoftimber (Meath) - Posts: 113 - 08/09/2020 13:49:40    2291121

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Replying To ABD09:  "Interestingly we have ended out with our 2 Football Semifinals Ratoath v Summerhill, and Na Fianna v Gaeil Colmcille with 2 Dual clubs that have their Senior Hurlers also very much inc in the Senior Hurling Championship, NaFianna having to play a Hurling Qtr Final next weekend, is it asking too much of the Dual players or is it a possibility to do the Double ?? SFC & SHC"
Anybody ever do the double as a matter of interest?

GenderNeutral (Meath) - Posts: 115 - 09/09/2020 21:10:15    2291345

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Replying To GenderNeutral:  "Anybody ever do the double as a matter of interest?"
Kilmessan (surprisingly) in 1939 and O'Mahony's in 1985.

Ratoath Royal (Meath) - Posts: 1374 - 09/09/2020 21:54:44    2291350

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Who do we have this weekend lads?

Meath32245 (Meath) - Posts: 75 - 14/09/2020 09:11:30    2291943

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Fri 18 Sep
Fairyhouse Steel - Senior Football Championship - Relegation Playoffs, (Semi-Finals), Seneschalstown GFC V Dunshaughlin GAA - Seneschalstown GFC by 5 Points

Sat 19 Sep
Fairyhouse Steel - Senior Football Championship - (Semi-Finals), Summerhill V Ratoath 17:30, - Ratoath by 2/3 points
Fairyhouse Steel - Senior Football Championship - Relegation Playoffs, Curraha V Nobber 17:00, - Nobber
by 2 points

Sun 20 Sep
Fairyhouse Steel - Senior Football Championship - , (Semi-Finals), Na Fianna CLG V Gaeil Colmcille 17:30, - Gaeil Colmcille by 5/6 points

ABD09 (Meath) - Posts: 68 - 14/09/2020 10:05:24    2291954

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Summerhill by 2 - Both sides are below par so far this season and I just feel Summerhill will do enough this time.
Gaeil Colmcille by 4 - Now or never for Kells. They should have enough for Na Fianna.

Dunshaughlin by 2 - I fear for Seneschalstown. They seemed to think that their first round result was enough and haven't performed since.
Nobber by 3 - Goals conceded are killing Curraha. And if they don't manage to keep Morris and Meade quiet, they could concede quite a few.

Ratoath Royal (Meath) - Posts: 1374 - 14/09/2020 11:36:58    2291984

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Replying To Ratoath Royal:  "Summerhill by 2 - Both sides are below par so far this season and I just feel Summerhill will do enough this time.
Gaeil Colmcille by 4 - Now or never for Kells. They should have enough for Na Fianna.

Dunshaughlin by 2 - I fear for Seneschalstown. They seemed to think that their first round result was enough and haven't performed since.
Nobber by 3 - Goals conceded are killing Curraha. And if they don't manage to keep Morris and Meade quiet, they could concede quite a few."
Summerhill v Ratoath - Summerhill will certainly put it up to the county champions but will fall by the minimum i think

Gael Colmcillle v Na Fianna - Kells are favourites with most people and rightly so but will find Na Fianna's classy forwards to hard to handle - Na Fianna by 3 or 4

Seneschalslstown v Dunshaughlin - a bit of a dogfight here but Dunshaughlin will win by a few

Curragha v Nobber - The Ha will muster up for this game and win

Bear10 (Meath) - Posts: 463 - 14/09/2020 11:46:22    2291988

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Replying To Ratoath Royal:  "Summerhill by 2 - Both sides are below par so far this season and I just feel Summerhill will do enough this time.
Gaeil Colmcille by 4 - Now or never for Kells. They should have enough for Na Fianna.

Dunshaughlin by 2 - I fear for Seneschalstown. They seemed to think that their first round result was enough and haven't performed since.
Nobber by 3 - Goals conceded are killing Curraha. And if they don't manage to keep Morris and Meade quiet, they could concede quite a few."
How can you say any team in a county semifinal is below par
What do they need to do
Come on come clean are you one of the disgruntled Ratoath people?

head4dblackspot (Meath) - Posts: 513 - 14/09/2020 12:06:24    2291994

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Replying To head4dblackspot:  "How can you say any team in a county semifinal is below par
What do they need to do
Come on come clean are you one of the disgruntled Ratoath people?"
Neither team has played to the standards that both set at the height of last season. Summerhill really should have been beaten by one/both of Moynalvey and Tones while we struggled for long periods against Skryne and Simonstown. Even against Nobber, we didn't really get going until the second quarter (we were behind for the first quarter of the game).
That's my point. From a Ratoath POV, I'm also generally more pessimistic about our chances. This has been the case for the 20+ years I've been going to Ratoath games so it's nothing to do with me being disgruntled. I've seen Ratoath's first team fail to reach Junior knockout stages more than once so why would I be disgruntled at reaching our second senior semi-final.

Ratoath Royal (Meath) - Posts: 1374 - 14/09/2020 12:50:19    2292011

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