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Meath V Donegal

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Replying To MalsBalls:  "That Armagh Derry game was farcical....i turned it off as I couldn't concentrate...similar story when monaghan plays kildare. dark green vrs dark blue - very difficult to distinguish between at times.

best of luck this weekend meath. i love the optimism on this forum...from what i seen in our clash vrs donegal yous have your work cut out but confidence is a big thing and you've nothing to lose imo."
We do have our work cut out, but to counter that, I thought Monaghan really threw that Donegal game away, and were so superior for 40 odd minutes. But for bad wides and poor decision making, it might and should have been Meath and Monaghan this weekend. So they're a brilliant team, but not invincible. And we'll take a lot of confidence from how Monaghan were able to open them up time and time again.

Now maybe Monaghan are just a better team than Meath, you gave us a good spanking in the league - I think we have drastically improved since. But time will tell on that point.

Regarding clash of kits, yep ridiculous that this is constantly a conversation, the solutions are always so simple, yet the GAA consisted make a mess of the whole thing.

Sunday is simple:
Meath wear Green, Donegal were white.
Meath wear Navy, Donegal wear white.
Meath wear Navy, Donegal wear their home yellow kit.

But we've somehow landed on Meath were green, and Donegal wear a kit that is 50% green. It's genuinely baffling how this is even an issue.

Meath had the same issue with Kerry in the group stages, and Kerry wore navy/blue. Problem solved.

Cabbagepatch1667 (Meath) - Posts: 45 - 10/07/2025 16:49:29    2624856

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Replying To Cabbagepatch1667:  "We do have our work cut out, but to counter that, I thought Monaghan really threw that Donegal game away, and were so superior for 40 odd minutes. But for bad wides and poor decision making, it might and should have been Meath and Monaghan this weekend. So they're a brilliant team, but not invincible. And we'll take a lot of confidence from how Monaghan were able to open them up time and time again.

Now maybe Monaghan are just a better team than Meath, you gave us a good spanking in the league - I think we have drastically improved since. But time will tell on that point.

Regarding clash of kits, yep ridiculous that this is constantly a conversation, the solutions are always so simple, yet the GAA consisted make a mess of the whole thing.

Sunday is simple:
Meath wear Green, Donegal were white.
Meath wear Navy, Donegal wear white.
Meath wear Navy, Donegal wear their home yellow kit.

But we've somehow landed on Meath were green, and Donegal wear a kit that is 50% green. It's genuinely baffling how this is even an issue.

Meath had the same issue with Kerry in the group stages, and Kerry wore navy/blue. Problem solved."
The reasoning is the referee doesn't see the reason for a change of kit?? A blind mind could see there's clearly a clash. What is the point of the alternate kits if not to wear them when something resembling a clash like this? Utterly mind boggling. Big build up to a massive game and the GAA going to destroy the game with this nonsense.

NYRoyal (USA) - Posts: 59 - 10/07/2025 18:16:38    2624871

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One thing over the years Meath can lift there game against better opposition. No saying Meath always win but there performance improves against better opposition. Take 2018 was it when Longford beat Meath next match was against Tyrone. Curtains for Meath but they ended up taken Tyrone to extra time in Navan. And should have won. They were not expected to beat Tyrone in 96 or 07 and won both. Also Dublin and Kerry this nobody thought Meath won beat either. I had sneaky suspicion we would do well against Kerry but didn't think they win by 9.

I think we have a chance against Donegal I didn't think we would beat Galway I thought we would come up short but we managed to pull it off. This time I think we have massive chance to get to final sounds mad even saying it.

I think its going to hard for Donegal to play against Meath they never played us before really there is not that much footage either all young players. Liable to do anything. I suspect Donegal will try blitz Meath early but old days thats fine but not anymore with 2 pointers no defensive system allowed etc, Plus Meath are second half team we have been playing better in second half in a lot of or games. This is sign of a good team. Boylans teams always played better second half.


Pressure is on Donegal an Jim Mc Gunniess. Meath are going give it a lash see what happens. Hopefully we can sneak a win. If we don't best of luck to Donegal and we will go again next year with even more optimism.

I am delighted for Meath supporters that have never been to a semi final before or seen days like these enjoy it they dont come around that often as we know.

bobkarlgees (Meath) - Posts: 1284 - 10/07/2025 18:49:54    2624883

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Replying To Maestro:  "Message sent at 4:20 am on a Saturday night, hardly had a few drinks?"
We perform, we win. That simple!

32_4_1 (Meath) - Posts: 4192 - 10/07/2025 19:51:16    2624890

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Replying To Royal.Legend:  "Over on the Donegal page there already talking about all ireland final tickets, how much they cost and how much each of their clubs will get, They clearly dont see us as a threat and are looking past us just likeDublin Kerry and Galway did, In the 1996 semi final a young Meath team came to Croke Park as massive underdogs against Tyrone and we destroyed them, there's allot of similarities between today's team and that one and like that one let's destroy this Donegal team, Meath havnt put in a 70 minute performance yet let's hope we do it Sunday because if we do it be Meath by 5 plus, COME ON THE ROYALS."
I don't think anyone on the Donegal page has been discussing tickets for the final. There was discussion alright at the total balls the GAA/Ticketmaster made of ticket distribution for this weekend.

Make no mistake noone in Donegal is taking Meath lightly. They are there in merit & are a very dangerous, physical outfit.

Lockjaw (Donegal) - Posts: 9884 - 10/07/2025 21:05:58    2624896

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Replying To Royal.Legend:  "Over on the Donegal page there already talking about all ireland final tickets, how much they cost and how much each of their clubs will get, They clearly dont see us as a threat and are looking past us just likeDublin Kerry and Galway did, In the 1996 semi final a young Meath team came to Croke Park as massive underdogs against Tyrone and we destroyed them, there's allot of similarities between today's team and that one and like that one let's destroy this Donegal team, Meath havnt put in a 70 minute performance yet let's hope we do it Sunday because if we do it be Meath by 5 plus, COME ON THE ROYALS."
People can actually read what is on the Donegal page. There is no need for such a disingenuous post.

themaddog (Wicklow) - Posts: 168 - 10/07/2025 21:42:34    2624897

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Replying To NYRoyal:  "The reasoning is the referee doesn't see the reason for a change of kit?? A blind mind could see there's clearly a clash. What is the point of the alternate kits if not to wear them when something resembling a clash like this? Utterly mind boggling. Big build up to a massive game and the GAA going to destroy the game with this nonsense."
There's a thread on Instagram and 90% of people are happy with the kits chosen.
I get that you would take a different approach but it's not wrong just because you disagree ..... Whether you agree or not there's zero reason to be so outraged,you can surely commit to the idea the decision was made in good faith...

goosey (Meath) - Posts: 65 - 11/07/2025 11:52:44    2624954

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General opinion in the media is Donegal will have far too much.Too much class and too much legs.
Top class players all over the field....Moore,Roarty,Langan,Gallen,O'Donnell, O'Donnell,Jason mcGee
Then experienced players might not be the leading lights in terms of on the field impact but still influence a lot...McHugh,Murphy, McBrearty..
No longer star men but very effective

It's a strong balance

But for Meath...written off again by every media outlet available....excuses given for Galway,Kerry and Dublin...embarrassed not to know the players so all we hear about is Jordan Morris
Irish times had the good grace to write player bios...hopefully everyone reads them
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The sky is the limit....
Lets see what we're capable of!

goosey (Meath) - Posts: 65 - 11/07/2025 12:00:15    2624955

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Best of luck to the lads again on Sunday. This season has surpassed my wildest dreams and I think we have a great chance to continue the journey if we play to the best of our abilities and get a bit of luck at the same time.
Like the Galway game, the pressure is all on Donegal to get the win, otherwise they have shown zero progress from 2024.
For us, we can (hopefully) play without any pressure as we've already surpassed all expectations. Donegal underperformed in last year's semi final, only scoring a point in the last 25 minutes which will surely come into their minds if they underperform. So if we can stick with them in the last 10 minutes, you'd hope we'd be able to grind out a win.

Ratoath Royal (Meath) - Posts: 1393 - 11/07/2025 12:23:45    2624960

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Good Luck to the team on Sunday. Do us proud

Meath10 (Meath) - Posts: 204 - 11/07/2025 14:14:48    2624972

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Replying To Royal.Legend:  "Over on the Donegal page there already talking about all ireland final tickets, how much they cost and how much each of their clubs will get, They clearly dont see us as a threat and are looking past us just likeDublin Kerry and Galway did, In the 1996 semi final a young Meath team came to Croke Park as massive underdogs against Tyrone and we destroyed them, there's allot of similarities between today's team and that one and like that one let's destroy this Donegal team, Meath havnt put in a 70 minute performance yet let's hope we do it Sunday because if we do it be Meath by 5 plus, COME ON THE ROYALS."
Why shouldn't they talk about all Ireland tickets? I've heard plenty of discussion from our supporters regarding tickets if win on Sunday.

I notice you didn't comment on the Donegal forum you were referring to. And if they bother you, why even go there?

Snide remarks aside, I hope it's a great game and Meath come out the right side of it. Well done to everyone involved in getting us this far. Best of luck Sunday lads.

royalproxy (Meath) - Posts: 54 - 11/07/2025 15:59:25    2624986

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Replying To goosey:  "General opinion in the media is Donegal will have far too much.Too much class and too much legs.
Top class players all over the field....Moore,Roarty,Langan,Gallen,O'Donnell, O'Donnell,Jason mcGee
Then experienced players might not be the leading lights in terms of on the field impact but still influence a lot...McHugh,Murphy, McBrearty..
No longer star men but very effective

It's a strong balance

But for Meath...written off again by every media outlet available....excuses given for Galway,Kerry and Dublin...embarrassed not to know the players so all we hear about is Jordan Morris
Irish times had the good grace to write player bios...hopefully everyone reads them
And
The sky is the limit....
Lets see what we're capable of!"
Agree on this point

The media know Jordan morris so they go on about him. That said he is having a stellar year. His direct running in possession is a new development from last year. Costello is playing unbelievable football. Donal keoghan is - maybe? - at long last not our best defender. And that has taken a long time. Don't get me wrong as the song says he is still the king. But with Rafferty and Coffey we have 2 players who can mix it with the best.

I would like to see same team as lined out against Galway. Keep Conor Grey as a tank to bring on in the last 20-30 minutes.

I think Donegal will be focussed on Morris. Costello will hopefully make hay.

The jersey colour thing is crazy Meath should play in Navy like the Offaly game. So obvious.

Great that there is such support in the county that we can pretty much sell out Croke park because I'll tell you as someone who was there, there were not a lot of Meath fans in Portlaois this year. Maybe this is the spark thag lights the Meath revolution!

cabbage (Meath) - Posts: 173 - 11/07/2025 17:35:40    2625005

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Replying To cabbage:  "Agree on this point

The media know Jordan morris so they go on about him. That said he is having a stellar year. His direct running in possession is a new development from last year. Costello is playing unbelievable football. Donal keoghan is - maybe? - at long last not our best defender. And that has taken a long time. Don't get me wrong as the song says he is still the king. But with Rafferty and Coffey we have 2 players who can mix it with the best.

I would like to see same team as lined out against Galway. Keep Conor Grey as a tank to bring on in the last 20-30 minutes.

I think Donegal will be focussed on Morris. Costello will hopefully make hay.

The jersey colour thing is crazy Meath should play in Navy like the Offaly game. So obvious.

Great that there is such support in the county that we can pretty much sell out Croke park because I'll tell you as someone who was there, there were not a lot of Meath fans in Portlaois this year. Maybe this is the spark thag lights the Meath revolution!"
F*** me lad... Donal Keoghan has been by far our best defender for years now. Our best player full stop, In fact. Jesus wept

Selwyn (Meath) - Posts: 425 - 11/07/2025 22:30:57    2625021

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Replying To Selwyn:  "F*** me lad... Donal Keoghan has been by far our best defender for years now. Our best player full stop, In fact. Jesus wept"
Re read what I said.

cabbage (Meath) - Posts: 173 - 12/07/2025 13:23:29    2625062

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Replying To Selwyn:  "F*** me lad... Donal Keoghan has been by far our best defender for years now. Our best player full stop, In fact. Jesus wept"
Think you're misreading what that poster said. What I take from their post is that Keogan has been our best defender for ages but this season, we've had other defenders step up so much that, even though Keogan has still been excellent, other defenders have done better (for example, Rafferty and Caulfield). Don't think it was derogatory towards Keogan, but rather that he's now one of a number of standout players in our defence having been the standout player on his own for years.

Ratoath Royal (Meath) - Posts: 1393 - 12/07/2025 13:44:56    2625068

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Replying To cabbage:  "Re read what I said."
Apologies... The word 'not' escaped my attention! My bad.

Selwyn (Meath) - Posts: 425 - 12/07/2025 15:21:15    2625079

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Replying To Selwyn:  "Apologies... The word 'not' escaped my attention! My bad."
Now now

Allthingsgaa00 (Monaghan) - Posts: 2 - 13/07/2025 06:09:27    2625207

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Best of luck to RB and the lads.

Nothing to fear at this stage of the year, you have been amazing.

thelutch (Meath) - Posts: 1112 - 13/07/2025 11:38:59    2625235

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The very best of good luck to Robbie Brennan ,backroom team,and playing panel to day..This year has been all about showing continuous improvement.That has been achieved with honours to date. Hard to believe at Christmas last we would be where we are now in the hunt for ultimate honours..Full marks to all concerned including County Board for their role in steering the ship out of very choppy water only a few months ago.. For this poster it was never about WHEN we will win SAM .It was always about proper preparation to ensure improvement. WHEN we win SAM still is not the issue even. The improvement shown would suggest we are logically doing the right things to make it happen sooner rather than later. The most impressive part this year is that i don't recall anyone using excuses for anything, but using a positive can do attitude in a learning atmosphere
With the apparent belief by the team now being shown to days task is very challenging indeed .We stick to the script we have bought into Every man on deck to deliver to maximum potential and see where that leaves us.
I hope to see us play to our strengths with direct attacking football with our proven runners and long distance shooters doing just that rather than dilly dallying over and back. Half time will inform what we need to adjust to because even to day is all about learning.

nobull456 (Meath) - Posts: 1291 - 13/07/2025 12:17:40    2625237

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The very best of luck to management and team today.Some crowd here.Great atmosphere. Hopefully we will have a great day out and maybe even another to look forward to.Hon the Royals.

Proudroyal (Meath) - Posts: 397 - 13/07/2025 14:16:52    2625257

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