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Replying To Mmmeath: "Agreed defensively we were very open, our half back were non existent at stoping players coming through and although are wing forwards scored most of Westmeath attacks came through 5 and 7. The first goal was a disaster so early on, again the wing forward got a run on us. Second goal was a number of errors, I thought o Connor was doing well and the minute he went off his man scored the goal. Will have to work on this if we've a chance to turnover the dubs." A few lads were injured last night but not fr off being back! Kelly from Ratoath is included in that! He'll make a difference at the back - and as captain I reckon Royalblufill (Meath) - Posts: 515 - 03/04/2024 15:20:40 2535393 Link
Replying To 199710: "Everything on here is about the lads that are missing and by accounts some wont even make it because of the nature of there injury. Its disrespectful to the lads that are fit and ready to play. I'm not saying that those lads are not good players far from it but integrating players back in who hasn't kicked a ball in months is not the easiest thing to do. Championships now a days are won with 30 odd lads and not just the 15 or 20 that are in the squad each week. Only time will tell but for me focus on who we have and anything after that is a bonus." Absolutely nothing wrong about people hoping to see McWeeney, Emmanuel, Leonard, Finlay and Kelly back fit, contributing and making the team better. Some of those lads will struggle to get back short term. For those that are there at the moment, the challenge is to nail down a place and go for it, the opportunity is there for them. Grab it. If one of the injured lads returns, then the battle for places heats up. That's what elite level sport is about. It's not forgiving. 49erroyal (Meath) - Posts: 68 - 04/04/2024 12:06:23 2535567 Link
A performance yes. A great performance not so much. Listen we still have a lot of injuries which isn't ideal the likes of leonard , Emmanuel, mcweeney, etc. Dublin next, which after that win Vs Westmeath almost gives us a safety net and to get them lads fully fit for round 3 and further on. I was impressed with Murphy, thought he was excellent with his club st pats last year and really put on a stellar performance to say the least kicking 0-06. Likewise I was impressed with the left foot of Stafford kicking 0-04. Felt like we conceded a few too many goal chances with Westmeath hitting the crossbar and post in either half which ultimately came from nothing, alongside conceding 2 goals. Something to improve on the training pitch. Dublin will take them chances all day everyday. Look, I'm excited for these group of players and what they can bring this season and I'm all for it. Brilliant players with the right attitude can bring this team to The right place. Well done on the win lads. TheRoyalTribesman (Meath) - Posts: 7 - 05/04/2024 01:29:10 2535736 Link
Replying To 49erroyal: "Absolutely nothing wrong about people hoping to see McWeeney, Emmanuel, Leonard, Finlay and Kelly back fit, contributing and making the team better. Some of those lads will struggle to get back short term. For those that are there at the moment, the challenge is to nail down a place and go for it, the opportunity is there for them. Grab it. If one of the injured lads returns, then the battle for places heats up. That's what elite level sport is about. It's not forgiving." I agree with competitions for places is what you want but for me there is to much focus on the lads that are missing and even the management team are going on about it in every interview before and after last Tuesday nights win. 199710 (Meath) - Posts: 120 - 05/04/2024 07:56:17 2535743 Link
Replying To 199710: "I agree with competitions for places is what you want but for me there is to much focus on the lads that are missing and even the management team are going on about it in every interview before and after last Tuesday nights win." The management team were asked about both pre game and post game and they answered the question. To me the team certainly didn't look like a team that was looking for excuses and they won that game out very handy. Cathal O'Bric seems a no nonsense fella I'm sure if they perform badly against Dublin he won't be running through excuses LeitrimRoyal99 (Meath) - Posts: 1527 - 05/04/2024 09:06:02 2535762 Link
Replying To 199710: "I agree with competitions for places is what you want but for me there is to much focus on the lads that are missing and even the management team are going on about it in every interview before and after last Tuesday nights win." Strange outlook, have you a clubman in the panel that wouldn't be there if the injured players were back? The first thing that most people asked when the team was named was where are the missing lads. Watching them jog around before the game in Ashbourne you woulnd't think they'll be ready soon. 49erroyal (Meath) - Posts: 68 - 05/04/2024 10:28:50 2535776 Link
Replying To 49erroyal: "Strange outlook, have you a clubman in the panel that wouldn't be there if the injured players were back? The first thing that most people asked when the team was named was where are the missing lads. Watching them jog around before the game in Ashbourne you woulnd't think they'll be ready soon." No Club mate involved. 199710 (Meath) - Posts: 120 - 05/04/2024 14:51:29 2535844 Link
Dubs in Parnell park tomorrow night. Dublin have absolutely owned us at this age and for a few years before when it was under 21. Under 21, 2014 Dubs beat us by 5 in the Leinster final, 2016 Dubs beat us by 6. Under 20, 2018 Dubs beat us by 12, 2020 Dubs beat us by 13, 2021 Dubs beat us by 6, 2022 Dubs beat us by 7, 2023 Dubs beat us by 4. In 2018, 2020, 2021 and 2023 we had fancied teams and they beat us each time. The key will be to tighten up on the goal chances we allowed last week. And the great thing is this time we get to play them and it's not knockout. We can test where we're at and if we come up short we still have a quarter final. I trust Cathal O'Bric and Marcus Brennan and think we'll come with a good performance, we might come up short but I think it should be a proper game LeitrimRoyal99 (Meath) - Posts: 1527 - 08/04/2024 12:53:02 2536557 Link
Replying To LeitrimRoyal99: "Dubs in Parnell park tomorrow night. Dublin have absolutely owned us at this age and for a few years before when it was under 21. Under 21, 2014 Dubs beat us by 5 in the Leinster final, 2016 Dubs beat us by 6. Under 20, 2018 Dubs beat us by 12, 2020 Dubs beat us by 13, 2021 Dubs beat us by 6, 2022 Dubs beat us by 7, 2023 Dubs beat us by 4. In 2018, 2020, 2021 and 2023 we had fancied teams and they beat us each time. The key will be to tighten up on the goal chances we allowed last week. And the great thing is this time we get to play them and it's not knockout. We can test where we're at and if we come up short we still have a quarter final. I trust Cathal O'Bric and Marcus Brennan and think we'll come with a good performance, we might come up short but I think it should be a proper game" Its going to be interesting to see if they show their hand tomorrow night or would they both be happy to play a 1/4 final. One could use it to give there panel competitive football so when called upon further down the line they have some experience in the Championship. Don't know if the teams were yet released to the media? 199710 (Meath) - Posts: 120 - 08/04/2024 13:40:19 2536589 Link
Replying To 199710: "Its going to be interesting to see if they show their hand tomorrow night or would they both be happy to play a 1/4 final. One could use it to give there panel competitive football so when called upon further down the line they have some experience in the Championship. Don't know if the teams were yet released to the media?" O'Bric said in his post game interview last week there's no such thing as a dead rubber against Dublin so that seems to me he's going all out. Also considering if you lose this you're into straight knockout a week later I don't think there'll be any trying out of panels. At most this 20's team will play 7 games and we already have loads of injuries so I don't think the panel needs much time. If anything I think they'd love to get the week off to give injured lads all the chance to get back. Plus beating Dublin would be massive given they've beaten us 4 years in a row at this age LeitrimRoyal99 (Meath) - Posts: 1527 - 08/04/2024 14:09:10 2536598 Link
Very best of luck to the 20s tonight, big game for both players and management. Guaranteed knockout football but neither team will hold back and will want the win. Should be very competitive game and won't be much in it. The team I can see is 1.Oisin McDermott 2.Sean O'Hare 3.Liam Kelly (if fully fit) 4.Brian O'Halloran 5.Eamon Armstrong 6.John O'Regan 7.Killian Smyth (would like to see Ennis get a run) 8.Charlie O'Connor 9.Jack Kinlough 10.Rian Stafford 11.John Harkin 12.Conor Duke 13.Jamie Murphy 14.Cian Commons 15.Rian McConnell Would like to see the two lads stay in close to goal tonight, kick the ball in fast and see what can happen, two very strong physical forwards with scoring ability. Think Hughie Corcoran and Josh Harford can definitely offer something too if they play/come off the bench. As I said i'd like to see Conor Ennis get a run at half back maybe, don't think he gets in on that full back line. Best of luck to all SillySimonsOpinion (Meath) - Posts: 64 - 09/04/2024 12:38:01 2536868 Link
Replying To SillySimonsOpinion: "Very best of luck to the 20s tonight, big game for both players and management. Guaranteed knockout football but neither team will hold back and will want the win. Should be very competitive game and won't be much in it. The team I can see is 1.Oisin McDermott 2.Sean O'Hare 3.Liam Kelly (if fully fit) 4.Brian O'Halloran 5.Eamon Armstrong 6.John O'Regan 7.Killian Smyth (would like to see Ennis get a run) 8.Charlie O'Connor 9.Jack Kinlough 10.Rian Stafford 11.John Harkin 12.Conor Duke 13.Jamie Murphy 14.Cian Commons 15.Rian McConnell Would like to see the two lads stay in close to goal tonight, kick the ball in fast and see what can happen, two very strong physical forwards with scoring ability. Think Hughie Corcoran and Josh Harford can definitely offer something too if they play/come off the bench. As I said i'd like to see Conor Ennis get a run at half back maybe, don't think he gets in on that full back line. Best of luck to all" Agree with your team, think we'd all love liam Kelly to get fit and play. He's a proper leader and full back. Big match up for me will be Jack Kinlough on Greg Mceneaney who scored that huge goal for the dublin seniors last week. Kinlough is an excellent player and I trust him to do well. Sheridan2010louth (Meath) - Posts: 184 - 09/04/2024 14:28:52 2536910 Link
Replying To Sheridan2010louth: "Agree with your team, think we'd all love liam Kelly to get fit and play. He's a proper leader and full back. Big match up for me will be Jack Kinlough on Greg Mceneaney who scored that huge goal for the dublin seniors last week. Kinlough is an excellent player and I trust him to do well." I heard Kelly is playing fullback with O'Hare switching to the corner and one change to the subs. S Leonard coming in. 199710 (Meath) - Posts: 120 - 09/04/2024 15:11:14 2536924 Link
Disappointing not to get the win but so many missed chances cost us that game. I thought overall Dublin definitely weren't as dominant than in previous years. A lot of missed opportunities in front of goal with frees and open play will have to be tightened up on going into next Tuesday. Definitely wouldn't fear meeting Dublin again later down the line SillySimonsOpinion (Meath) - Posts: 64 - 10/04/2024 07:52:31 2537041 Link
Last year's winners Kildare lost a group stage match. So that's a good omen! MeathAbroad (Meath) - Posts: 101 - 10/04/2024 09:55:16 2537058 Link
I think overall last night the team did well but if they converted their frees and 50s, they would have won. There were some straight forward frees and 50s missed that i believe would have allowed us kick on and win. Some shot selection in the last 15 was questionable too. The subs made an impact which was great to see. LettuceBFrank (Meath) - Posts: 19 - 10/04/2024 12:55:20 2537116 Link
An opportunity missed last night but the great thing is that we aren't knocked out. We were right in the game the whole way. Just execution in terms of shots especially early in the game and some passes late in the game and also knowing what the ref is allowing and playing that. While I do agree that in the first half our attack was a little bit slow and we lacked line breaks that has to be traded off with how solid we looked. Dublin only missed 6 chances the entire game, never even had a half chance for goal in the game and if we had the shooting boots on I think we easily could have won. We have a tough road now with Laois next week and then if we win that I think Kildare away. But I would absolutely love another crack at Dublin in a neutral venue and hopefully with Emmanuel and McWeeney playing some part, Leonard got to start and Kelly with more game time under his belt. I wouldn't be losing hope yet LeitrimRoyal99 (Meath) - Posts: 1527 - 10/04/2024 13:41:15 2537129 Link
Brought it back to a point with time nearly up and had so many chances in the first half. A big step up from performances against Dublin in recent years at U20. You can see the real work being put in with the group which took place with the pre-U20 squad last year and with John McCarthy's two years. What a difference Emmanuel and McWeeney would make to the team but brilliant to see Kelly and Leonard back. Fair play to the lads. Looks like they will have to beat Laois, Kildare and Dublin if they want silverware. Nothing easy there for sure. Roger (Meath) - Posts: 479 - 10/04/2024 14:06:59 2537136 Link
Replying To Roger: "Brought it back to a point with time nearly up and had so many chances in the first half. A big step up from performances against Dublin in recent years at U20. You can see the real work being put in with the group which took place with the pre-U20 squad last year and with John McCarthy's two years. What a difference Emmanuel and McWeeney would make to the team but brilliant to see Kelly and Leonard back. Fair play to the lads. Looks like they will have to beat Laois, Kildare and Dublin if they want silverware. Nothing easy there for sure." It's just brilliant to have Meath team playing really well at an elite level, and pushing one of best counties to the limit. I think C OBric, M. Brennan and Co. deserve huge credit. Proves we can compete, when there's quality coaching, continuity (not like minors) and a winning culture. These lads are on point. We need to learn from success, not failure. O'Bric for senior management role when time is right. Meathooooo (Meath) - Posts: 94 - 10/04/2024 16:30:23 2537180 Link
Replying To Meathooooo: "It's just brilliant to have Meath team playing really well at an elite level, and pushing one of best counties to the limit. I think C OBric, M. Brennan and Co. deserve huge credit. Proves we can compete, when there's quality coaching, continuity (not like minors) and a winning culture. These lads are on point. We need to learn from success, not failure. O'Bric for senior management role when time is right." Id pause that for now. threwwordspoken (Meath) - Posts: 5 - 12/04/2024 08:21:19 2537451 Link