Incredibly nervous at this one. Looking at the team we are really lacking height brawn and most importantly brains in midfield. Andy should be on his knees grovelling to get a calibre of a midfielder like Flanagan or Rooney back for this one.

Can't see how we will win this if we can't get a foothold in midfield. Everyone and their cow knows we only run through the middle with strong runners like Keogan and Menston.

With them missing maybe it's time to try something new and let it in long and direct and quick. Stick Devine on edge of the square and launch 7 or 5 hail marys onto his head. Longford certainly wouldn't be expecting that and if we got a few marks and goals it could really set us up for the win.

But alas I can't see that happening and I imagine we will go arse ways and end ways over and back the pitch and inevitably the ball will break down and we will be sucker punched and end up conceding and then blame someone biting a finger or not playing an extra minute even though there was 70 mins to actually win the game.

Anyways best wishes to Andy Shane and the lads and Longford to win by 5. Hope I'm wrong. Hon the Royal.

Evernal (Meath) - Posts: 74 - 03/07/2021 21:51:21    2355802

Distributed thru clubs I think. Good to see you back Royaldunne and good to know that your son is doing well which is most important. Best of luck to players and management tomorrow. It has been a difficult 2 years for many with the virus and unfortunately some families have lost dear ones-keep safe.

browncows (Meath) - Posts: 2342 - 03/07/2021 22:15:31    2355818

Proudroyal (Meath) - Posts: 296 - 03/07/2021 23:27:11    2355853

Best wishes to management and team today. We all need a lift. I'm thrilled to be going.
And thanks for all the wishes from posters too.

royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 04/07/2021 11:00:33    2355936

Will be 3+ Goals on this match 2day ! Hope all for us ! Think It will be a high scoring match !

grahamc9897 (Meath) - Posts: 1176 - 04/07/2021 12:40:06    2355970

Great scoring burst in last few mlnutes

seadog54 (Meath) - Posts: 2196 - 04/07/2021 15:41:15    2356021

Jinxie (Meath) - Posts: 6347 - 04/07/2021 16:47:00    2356043

What's the story on semi final draw?
Is it tomorrow morning on rte radio?

Jinxie (Meath) - Posts: 6347 - 04/07/2021 16:48:12    2356045

An all round good week for Meath Football, Well done to Andy and the team today, Cathal Hickey the best player on the pitch again closely followed by Cillian

redser123 (Meath) - Posts: 404 - 04/07/2021 17:06:59    2356051

meath1977 (Meath) - Posts: 534 - 04/07/2021 17:48:09    2356092

Royal.Legend (Meath) - Posts: 685 - 04/07/2021 17:49:34    2356093

seadog54 (Meath) - Posts: 2196 - 04/07/2021 18:14:39    2356112

Dublin v meath

meath1977 (Meath) - Posts: 534 - 04/07/2021 18:17:53    2356115

Meathball (Meath) - Posts: 140 - 04/07/2021 18:42:54    2356134

Good performances all around I thought. Keoghan tightened up the back line. Colgan kick outs were a improvement but still below what is required , but credit where it's due. The half back line was very good , joey wallace had probably his best game in a Meath shirt, Morris was excellent was was O'Sullivan, McMahon worked hard , Costello I thought also had a good game, hickey was motm in my opinion (but 3/4 others could have been) Shane Mc had a very good game. The inclusion of james mcentee added something that we have been missing for a while. He is just one of those players and his performance from the bench was outstanding. I honestly couldn't say any particular player had a really bad game, menton is obviously carrying a knock and he probably wasn't as good as he normally is.
Now the one huge negative. THE DRAW. I mean FFS.
That's some kick after a great performance.

royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 04/07/2021 19:04:37    2356151

winatallcost (Meath) - Posts: 594 - 04/07/2021 19:07:13    2356153

meath1977 (Meath) - Posts: 534 - 04/07/2021 19:07:15    2356154

royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 04/07/2021 19:12:44    2356163

Proudroyal (Meath) - Posts: 296 - 04/07/2021 19:22:01    2356166

Great win today. Game felt very flat though but we stuck to our game and didn't kick many wides. Andy proved right to make sure Cathal Hickey and Costello stay with senior team. I know we aren't out yet but I think Andy and most real supporters around the county can honestly say he has left the team in a better place than when he took over.

Its a pity we have Dublin next, I would have liked to get another crack at Kildare. They didn't look like world beaters even though Offaly would be a lot better opposition than Longford.

Any chance this game could be a neutral venue and not a home game for Dublin? Not that it will make much of a difference but think Croke Park should only be used for Leinster Finals and All Ireland Finals until things improve in competitiveness.

Barney12345 (Meath) - Posts: 33 - 04/07/2021 19:32:39    2356176