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Senechalstown V Dunshaughlin - Dunshaughlin by 3 Points Summerhill V Ratoath -Summerhill by the minimum Curraha V Nobber - Curraha by 5< points Na Fianna V Kells - Na Fianna by 2/3 points ABK67 (Meath) - Posts: 62 - 14/09/2020 15:37:51 2292066 Link
will we be allowed up to 500 at these scheduled games next weekend ? ABD09 (Meath) - Posts: 68 - 14/09/2020 16:05:09 2292075 Link
Replying To ABK67: "Senechalstown V Dunshaughlin - Dunshaughlin by 3 Points Summerhill V Ratoath -Summerhill by the minimum Curraha V Nobber - Curraha by 5< points Na Fianna V Kells - Na Fianna by 2/3 points" Seneschalstown V Dunshaughlin. Hard to call this one, but I feel The Furze have more firepower. Really feel Dunshaughlin are bit toothless up front and this knockout relegation football is about having the abilty to score. Just feel Dunshaughlin have to really play well to win - Verdict Seneschalstown by odd score Curraha V Nobber. Nobber have better firepower but they leak at lot. Even beating Simonstown they shipped 20 points and 5-20 V Ratoath and a bagful v Scrin. I know Curraha are the same, it will be high scoring but I fancy Curraha to see this one out - Verdict Curraha Summerhill V Ratoath - Ratoath played very well when they got going agaisnt Nobber, away to hot up front and great to watch. They played Scrin and the Scrin's mens industry had them floundering at times. However they did see it out comfortably in the end. Against Simonstown they were very lucky indeed. Outplayed and behind for 3 quarters, the Navan boys should have had them beaten when they missed 3 or 4 easy chances with 5 minutes to go. However they failed to score them and Ratoath grab a free to win. That test might actually awaken Ratoath. Summerhill seemed to know how to win and although they got it put up to them V Moynalvey and Tones, both those sides are good so Summerhill will be no pushover. However I feel Ratoath have superior forwards and Ben mcGowan and Gavin McGowan are serious scoring threats out the field as well. Verdict Ratoath Na Fianna V Kells Kells can win this. If Kells cant beat Na Fianna they can throw their hat it, cause they wont get a better chance Talking_Sense (Meath) - Posts: 209 - 14/09/2020 16:20:43 2292078 Link
If there's one thing I've learned this year it is that you simply can't judge games in these times. Form is almost thrown out the window with the short season and especially due to the extra week teams have had off to train and prepare I think all the games are near impossible to call. Results could just as easily go one way as the other Greengiant99 (Meath) - Posts: 15 - 14/09/2020 17:09:08 2292085 Link
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?" Don't fall for that ould reverse psychology! GenderNeutral (Meath) - Posts: 115 - 14/09/2020 21:05:07 2292118 Link
Replying To Brownepat: "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 !!!!" Ans: Meath. Logic? Open draw in football so in theory all groups have the possibility of being equal in hurling Groups A1 and A2 comprised the reputed 6 stronger teams and going on the previous year the top 2 went directly to semifinals with next 2 playing the top 2 in the B group in quarterfinals and that pattern was more or less followed this year. It just goes to show how well meaning decisions of one year can return to haunt you sometime later. MillerX (Meath) - Posts: 1080 - 15/09/2020 14:36:55 2292262 Link
Replying To MillerX: "Ans: Meath. Logic? Open draw in football so in theory all groups have the possibility of being equal in hurling Groups A1 and A2 comprised the reputed 6 stronger teams and going on the previous year the top 2 went directly to semifinals with next 2 playing the top 2 in the B group in quarterfinals and that pattern was more or less followed this year. It just goes to show how well meaning decisions of one year can return to haunt you sometime later." your club didn't make the Semi Finals so.... ABD09 (Meath) - Posts: 68 - 15/09/2020 15:54:33 2292282 Link
Replying To ABD09: "your club didn't make the Semi Finals so...." Still there chasing a double of sorts. I was just trying to explain why there were 2 quarter finals in hurling as opposed to football. Problem for the County Board was that if they went open draw in the hurling they would not be able to have the A and B system next year. I think you will find that no team that did not loose a game lost out in the football but Clan Na nGael won one drew one and were out of the hurling championship on score difference. So there are hard luck stories in both codes. MillerX (Meath) - Posts: 1080 - 15/09/2020 17:46:35 2292309 Link
Replying To MillerX: "Ans: Meath. Logic? Open draw in football so in theory all groups have the possibility of being equal in hurling Groups A1 and A2 comprised the reputed 6 stronger teams and going on the previous year the top 2 went directly to semifinals with next 2 playing the top 2 in the B group in quarterfinals and that pattern was more or less followed this year. It just goes to show how well meaning decisions of one year can return to haunt you sometime later." The county board put hurling fixtures ahead of football this year and last year, which they are entitled to do if they want Goldback (Meath) - Posts: 58 - 15/09/2020 17:47:10 2292310 Link
Seneschalstown V Dunshaughlin - Hard one to call this although I think Seneschalstown might just scrape through but I've no exact science in thinking that Curraha V Nobber - Again hard one to call but Nobber were really disappointing against Skryne after the high of the Simonstown game, I would have expected that result to give them a real pep in their step but Skryne dominated them, Curraha unlucky not to get points in their group, I think they are better equipped and will win a close game. Summerhill V Ratoath - One could say neither have hit top form this year, although with everything that's going on that is not necessarily surprising, I think Ratoath have more scope to improve on their performance and should get home by 3-4 points Na Fianna V Gaeil Colmcille - Interesting tussle this, Na Fianna have some really well this year and like Ratoath have a double to play for, I always thought Kells would be Ratoath's biggest danger this year and I stick with them to get through this but I think it will be a right battle for them Richieq (Meath) - Posts: 3744 - 15/09/2020 21:53:59 2292356 Link
Seneschalstown V Dunshaughlin - Should be tight enough but will go with Dunshaughlin to win. Seneschalstown had a great first win but seem to be getting worse each game Curraha V Nobber - Curraha to win with a few points to spare. Summerhill V Ratoath - Not overly impressed with either team and the Wallace's missing have been a big loss to Ratoath. Summerhill dont look as good as previous years. Ratoath to have too much for them. Na Fianna V Gaeil Colmcille - Na Fianna have done well to get this far. They have some nice young players coming up and with the Queeney's back on song they will be hard bet. Will Kells finally get over the semi final? This is probably their best chance and i predict they will do it... Maestro (Meath) - Posts: 584 - 18/09/2020 15:53:35 2292928 Link
Dunshaughlin in relegation again must be disappointing for such a big club... should have enough to stay up all the same glenny (Meath) - Posts: 1116 - 18/09/2020 21:38:15 2292968 Link
Replying To glenny: "Dunshaughlin in relegation again must be disappointing for such a big club... should have enough to stay up all the same" They have been bad for a good few years now Living on past glory Compared to there neighbours Ashbourne, ratoath, Dunboyne they are a long way off Nobber or the ha won't be shaking in there boot head4dblackspot (Meath) - Posts: 513 - 18/09/2020 22:23:14 2292973 Link
Replying To head4dblackspot: "They have been bad for a good few years now Living on past glory Compared to there neighbours Ashbourne, ratoath, Dunboyne they are a long way off Nobber or the ha won't be shaking in there boot" Agreed, not just beaten tonight but well beaten it seems, I had a sneaky feeling the losers of tonight's game would be the ones to go down, that feeling is a bit stronger now Richieq (Meath) - Posts: 3744 - 18/09/2020 23:25:28 2292979 Link
Replying To Richieq: "Agreed, not just beaten tonight but well beaten it seems, I had a sneaky feeling the losers of tonight's game would be the ones to go down, that feeling is a bit stronger now" Was at the Dunshaughlin V Seneschalstown game and the Black and Amber are in real trouble of going down to Intermediate I feel. Stuffed 2-19 v 2-8 and Seneschalstown played well with out having to really extend themselves . Dunshaughlin chronic poor at the back, defenders could not win their own battles or get out in front. They lost Ray Maloney early and when Jack Crimmins went of after the break they folded completely. Up front they are expecting too much of young Costello in half forward line and of Mitchell inside albeit the latter did not 1-8 (quite a few frees). They look very young, very light and have no leaders. Look liked an U21 team and on the performance tonight they won't beat either Curraha or Nobber . Fine club but Dunshaughlin are rudderless right now, take a miracle to keep them up. Talking_Sense (Meath) - Posts: 209 - 19/09/2020 02:12:14 2292989 Link
Replying To Talking_Sense: "Was at the Dunshaughlin V Seneschalstown game and the Black and Amber are in real trouble of going down to Intermediate I feel. Stuffed 2-19 v 2-8 and Seneschalstown played well with out having to really extend themselves . Dunshaughlin chronic poor at the back, defenders could not win their own battles or get out in front. They lost Ray Maloney early and when Jack Crimmins went of after the break they folded completely. Up front they are expecting too much of young Costello in half forward line and of Mitchell inside albeit the latter did not 1-8 (quite a few frees). They look very young, very light and have no leaders. Look liked an U21 team and on the performance tonight they won't beat either Curraha or Nobber . Fine club but Dunshaughlin are rudderless right now, take a miracle to keep them up." Was not at game but heard exactly that Maybe best thing for them would be to rebuild in intermediate, they have a lot of young players and not up to senior yet head4dblackspot (Meath) - Posts: 513 - 19/09/2020 10:52:50 2293008 Link
Replying To Talking_Sense: "Was at the Dunshaughlin V Seneschalstown game and the Black and Amber are in real trouble of going down to Intermediate I feel. Stuffed 2-19 v 2-8 and Seneschalstown played well with out having to really extend themselves . Dunshaughlin chronic poor at the back, defenders could not win their own battles or get out in front. They lost Ray Maloney early and when Jack Crimmins went of after the break they folded completely. Up front they are expecting too much of young Costello in half forward line and of Mitchell inside albeit the latter did not 1-8 (quite a few frees). They look very young, very light and have no leaders. Look liked an U21 team and on the performance tonight they won't beat either Curraha or Nobber . Fine club but Dunshaughlin are rudderless right now, take a miracle to keep them up." Was there too and unfortunately for Dunshaughlin they were outplayed in the second quarter which laid a great platform for Seneschalstown to kick on from and they never looked back Dunshaughlin started well in the first quarter but seemed to slow the game down for some reason The return of Joe as a talisman turned the Yellow Furze around and were hugely improved from their showing against O Mahonys in the previous game Cathal Hickey was very good as was Dylan Keating and Cathal Finnegan with their pace causing all kinds of problems that Dunshaughlin had no answer to Matt Costello didn't influence as much as he normally would scoring one point and Luke Mitchell scored 1-5 from open play with 3 points from frees Both players assuming responsibility beyond their years Overall a poor showing from Dunshaughlin with the next game being an era defining one for the Black and Amber 20 years on from their first Keegan Cup ABK67 (Meath) - Posts: 62 - 19/09/2020 14:08:18 2293026 Link
Kells should be scared. 0 for 3 in my senior predictions this weekend so far and I've backed them tomorrow. Ratoath Royal (Meath) - Posts: 1374 - 19/09/2020 19:00:18 2293060 Link
Replying To Ratoath Royal: "Kells should be scared. 0 for 3 in my senior predictions this weekend so far and I've backed them tomorrow." Did the two rebels come on Ratoath Royal ? A Fair kick in the teeth to the rest of the panel if they did thelutch (Meath) - Posts: 1073 - 19/09/2020 20:17:27 2293068 Link
Replying To thelutch: "Did the two rebels come on Ratoath Royal ? A Fair kick in the teeth to the rest of the panel if they did" Presume that you mean the Wallace's? No, they didn't. Ratoath Royal (Meath) - Posts: 1374 - 19/09/2020 21:08:34 2293081 Link