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CFCW winning the intermediate next year might seem a little far fetched however I do think they would be a match for any of the teams if they can get the balance right. 3/4 of the CFCW players are playing hurling with Ringtown, Pollard and the Gaels. Malachys and Castletown have shown it can be done but CFCW having players with three different hurling clubs is more complex. They had players playing hurling for four counties this year, Westmeath, Longford, Cavan and Warwickshire which is unsual too. I wonder how many meaningful sessions did they have together and they barely broke a sweat to win the junior championship. Theyre certainly a lot stronger from three years ago with plenty of lads in there early 20s like Mark Cunningham, Conor Gaffney, Luke Moore and Darragh Mc Cormack only getting stronger.
A_Chairde (Westmeath) - Posts: 247 - 22/10/2024 11:15:00 2576321 Link 1 |
Why is the penalties such an issue now ? Is it just because st lomans won ? Because I don't think that there would have been as much uproar if the downs had won …. I don't get the hatred for st lomans there a fantastic team and 10 county finals in a row suggest that's …. The downs are a great team and it was a cruel way to lose but like I've said already world cups have been won and lost on penalties it is what it is how many replays do people want or is it a case of play till st lomans lose ? Let's credit two great teams and clubs and I'm delighted and already can't wait for the national league because the last 2 weeks has made me realise Westmeath GAA is in a better place than we all think TheGaaMan77 (Westmeath) - Posts: 69 - 22/10/2024 11:18:55 2576323 Link 3 |
U14 Div1 Final Outtheroad (Westmeath) - Posts: 5 - 22/10/2024 13:24:27 2576345 Link 0 |
Was it not those that have refused to give up home advantage who complained in the first place, regarding games at the same time. Correct me if I'm wrong.
2maroonjerseys (Galway) - Posts: 99 - 22/10/2024 15:10:13 2576379 Link 2 |
They have a home semi final. Why would Maryland Tang & Company give up home advantage?
iarmhiabu (Westmeath) - Posts: 105 - 22/10/2024 16:16:52 2576398 Link 0 |
Correct.
Outtheroad (Westmeath) - Posts: 5 - 22/10/2024 16:38:43 2576407 Link 0 |
I agree quite unfair that both teams playing at same time however question I would like answered is why an amalgamation club has two teams at the same age? If they have 30+ players surely the clubs are able to field be themselves? Atleast one of the clubs should be able to field by themselves!
Temple56 (Westmeath) - Posts: 517 - 22/10/2024 16:58:13 2576412 Link 1 |
I'll correct you on your mistake: An implication of the rules set out at the start of the year by the County board and agreed by all clubs, not of any objection.
TheLineKing (Westmeath) - Posts: 25 - 22/10/2024 17:27:56 2576418 Link 2 |
As previous poster explained so that the coaches and parents of Lilliput aren't forced to make a difficult choice between which match to attend. There are likely to be siblings on both teams so a parent will miss the club's first ever division one final. These two Lilliput teams train together, all part of one squad and yet forced to play in venues 25 miles apart.
Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 1928 - 22/10/2024 18:45:29 2576431 Link 1 |
Hard to believe that when Maryland- Tang were set up there focus was wining Division 1 finals. Look at where they are now Division 6 and going nowhere I can see a split coming again it's going on with Rosemount and Castledaly also amalgamating teams never really works long term
Undertheroad (Westmeath) - Posts: 65 - 22/10/2024 21:01:11 2576459 Link 0 |
Do you not think that a parent should have the opportunity to see their child play in a county final?
Outtheroad (Westmeath) - Posts: 5 - 22/10/2024 21:31:00 2576465 Link 0 |
Not necessarily
Gaaforlife2023 (Longford) - Posts: 530 - 22/10/2024 23:17:12 2576476 Link 0 |
Seems like quite a harsh comment, they like other teams had an era where they were competing at Division 1 and that doesn't tend to last forever for any club. Two small rural parishes with low numbers who both have been competing at senior level over the last number of years. Not a bad return in my opinion, I think they were in a Minor Division 1 final in 2018 of which many now form the Tang team.
TigerWoods90 (Westmeath) - Posts: 155 - 23/10/2024 07:53:23 2576492 Link 0 |
I understand the situation but it's Maryland Tang & Company who you're trying to deal with here. It's unfortunate for Lilliput. Maryland & Tang are more interested in getting one over the county board.
iarmhiabu (Westmeath) - Posts: 105 - 23/10/2024 08:04:26 2576493 Link 0 |
It happens all the time where parents are forced to pick one game over the other, definitely if you have a son and daughter you'll know all about it.
iarmhiabu (Westmeath) - Posts: 105 - 23/10/2024 08:10:16 2576495 Link 1 |
Completely unnecessary dig there at a small rural club doing their best. Lots of great work being done in small clubs such as this throughout the county where numbers are low and resources are limited. The club you mention has been in numerous Division 1 finals over the years and have contributed players to underage county team's successes in the past, they'll come again. For some small rural clubs just fielding teams is success and progress, "going nowhere" as you put it is being disrespectful. I suppose you're from a big town club with huge numbers, you wouldn't understand.
TheLineKing (Westmeath) - Posts: 25 - 23/10/2024 09:09:00 2576505 Link 1 |
Are Maryland Tang not an amalgamation club like Lilliput? Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 1928 - 23/10/2024 09:52:11 2576509 Link 0 |
Have we many managerial vacancies thus far ? TheGaaMan77 (Westmeath) - Posts: 69 - 23/10/2024 10:44:48 2576516 Link 0 |
My team for division 2 next year. Would this squad compete in div 2? Am I missing anyone you would have put into the squad? Temple56 (Westmeath) - Posts: 517 - 23/10/2024 10:47:15 2576517 Link 0 |
John Heslin will be retiring
Bluelake (Westmeath) - Posts: 182 - 23/10/2024 12:08:33 2576530 Link 0 |