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A bit of an anomaly in Div 2, and harsh on Westmeath and Down is that the 2 teams relegated from Div 1 last year ended up in their group due to Geographical reasons, Wedtmeath have performed well in both games but now face a relegation battle, They look good enough to come through that but you never know in a one off game NorthKildare (Kildare) - Posts: 197 - 23/05/2021 06:35:41 2344372 Link
Replying To NorthKildare: "A bit of an anomaly in Div 2, and harsh on Westmeath and Down is that the 2 teams relegated from Div 1 last year ended up in their group due to Geographical reasons, Wedtmeath have performed well in both games but now face a relegation battle, They look good enough to come through that but you never know in a one off game" Yeah it's 50/50. They have improved though. No doubt about that. And deserve to remain in div 2. royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 23/05/2021 10:53:02 2344419 Link
Hon de boys! lilylanger (Kildare) - Posts: 758 - 23/05/2021 15:48:29 2344550 Link
The game v Down was never in doubt. Some excellent performances , hickey Morris O'Sullivan mcentee and keoghan just to name a few who had a good game. Down just didn't have the belief. We now through to seminal, status confimed that at worst it's div 2 next. But after Mayo game it's a one shot to return to where this team needs to be. Division one brought them on leaps and bounds as can be seen this year. Need to get back there. And more importantly stay there. Honestly in two minds regarding next weeks game, do we field best team and subs to keep momentum going ? Or do we make wholesale changes, protecting lads for the following week and let the reserves push for inclusion. At this stage I can't answer that one. Hon the royal royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 23/05/2021 17:31:42 2344619 Link
Disappointing result and performance from us today, we looked better team in 1st qtr but stalled after that, Clare deserved their win, A win against Laois could still put us through to playoff, but we need to improve to trouble Meath or Mayo, NorthKildare (Kildare) - Posts: 197 - 23/05/2021 22:05:52 2344761 Link
Big win for Clare. Though it is not a major shock as Clare are now an established Division 2 side. That said be great to beat them in Ennis next week to give us a chance of getting to Division 1. Not sure we are good enough for Division 1 ...lack forwards. But we will see over next few weeks where we stand. Two/three big weeks for us coming up. bennybunny (Cork) - Posts: 3917 - 23/05/2021 23:39:59 2344790 Link
I think we are good enough for Div 1 albeit the lower end naturally. If we could even spend a season there it would show us how much of a step up is needed to compete at the top consistently. One step at a time. A tad worried about the Clare game. Collins has them motoring along nicely. lilylanger (Kildare) - Posts: 758 - 24/05/2021 15:46:25 2345031 Link
Replying To bennybunny: "Big win for Clare. Though it is not a major shock as Clare are now an established Division 2 side. That said be great to beat them in Ennis next week to give us a chance of getting to Division 1. Not sure we are good enough for Division 1 ...lack forwards. But we will see over next few weeks where we stand. Two/three big weeks for us coming up." More like a lack of a decent manager. Midleton (Cork) - Posts: 643 - 25/05/2021 22:24:28 2345528 Link
Last weekend I got another three out of four so this weekend I am going with: Mayo v Meath.....................Mayo Westmeath v Down............Westmeath Laois v Kildare.....................Kildare Clare v Cork.......................Cork Ollie2 (Louth) - Posts: 781 - 26/05/2021 10:17:29 2345580 Link
Mayo v Meath.................Mayo Westmeath v Down........Down Laois v Kildare.................Kildare Clare v Cork.....................Cork Byanthon (Tyrone) - Posts: 1780 - 26/05/2021 11:20:42 2345599 Link
Replying To Midleton: "More like a lack of a decent manager." Fair enough. Get a new manager. We still don't have forwards that cut it. We have no one of the class of Quinlivan or Sweeney of Tipp and they are in Division 3. bennybunny (Cork) - Posts: 3917 - 26/05/2021 11:27:51 2345604 Link
Mayo Westmeath Kildare Cork thestrapper49 (Louth) - Posts: 312 - 26/05/2021 11:50:00 2345613 Link
Mayo v Meath...Mayo Westmeath v Down...Westmeath Laois v Kildare...Kildare Clare v Cork...Cork Trump2020 (Galway) - Posts: 2111 - 26/05/2021 13:27:12 2345650 Link
Surprised everyone has tipped Cork. Clare at 11/4 looks serious value to me. LohansRedHelmet (Clare) - Posts: 2471 - 27/05/2021 09:31:32 2345804 Link
Mayo v Meath.................Meath Westmeath v Down........Down Laois v Kildare.................Kildare Clare v Cork.....................Cork If these results happen the south section has Kildare, Cork and Clare on 4pts each. Does anyone know if this goes down to overall scoring difference or scoring difference between the 3 tied teams? brianb (Kildare) - Posts: 278 - 27/05/2021 09:53:23 2345808 Link
Replying To brianb: "Mayo v Meath.................Meath Westmeath v Down........Down Laois v Kildare.................Kildare Clare v Cork.....................Cork If these results happen the south section has Kildare, Cork and Clare on 4pts each. Does anyone know if this goes down to overall scoring difference or scoring difference between the 3 tied teams?" It comes down to scoring difference. Ollie2 (Louth) - Posts: 781 - 27/05/2021 10:24:56 2345821 Link
Replying To LohansRedHelmet: "Surprised everyone has tipped Cork. Clare at 11/4 looks serious value to me." I think people naturally go with Cork, but I agree with you. Clare, even more so in Ennis are a strong side and will be favourites in my book. They have a couple of forwards that are more potent than Cork's and they all know what they are doing tactically. I don't think Cork have any balance yet. I feel the attack is too slow and laboured, which against an organised Clare defence will struggle. BaldyBadger (Cork) - Posts: 311 - 27/05/2021 11:10:04 2345837 Link
Not in this but if I was doing a wager id go: Mayo v Meath.................Mayo Westmeath v Down........Westmeath Laois v Kildare.................Kildare Clare v Cork.....................Clare Would need team news for the Mayo v Meath game though as it's likely several first teamers could be rested. AfricanGael (UK) - Posts: 1947 - 27/05/2021 11:28:15 2345845 Link
Replying To Ollie2: "It comes down to scoring difference." Interesting permutations so. To ensure a place in the promotion playoff: Kildare need to win by 7 or more Cork need to win by 4 or more Clare need to win, Draw or lose by 2 or less If Kildare win by 6 and Cork win by 3 no idea what happens. Everyone would be tied; Cork and Clare would even have the same for and against. brianb (Kildare) - Posts: 278 - 27/05/2021 12:38:19 2345859 Link
Mayo Westmeath Kildare Cork lilylanger (Kildare) - Posts: 758 - 27/05/2021 13:17:42 2345871 Link