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Replying To Meridian:  "Its a newish Co Board setup so not sure who you wish to be held accountable. The Board seek nominations for the position. They can only pick from who is nominated."
Thats not true other countys physically go out and get the manager they want. So your logic is if lets say Boris Johnson went for the job and he was the better candidate over donald trump then its his. Other countys go out and get the man they desire. We had last years manager who completely under achieved with a really good team. The two years previous we had another manager who didnt win a competitive game for 2 years like did we have anyone else go for the job in that 2 year stint?
This years manager went for the job last year and didnt get it but now hes good enough this year, or is it because last year was so bad that it couldnt get any worse.

nadunta2025 (Westmeath) - Posts: 22 - 15/01/2026 10:21:37    2651125

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Replying To nadunta2025:  "Thats not true other countys physically go out and get the manager they want. So your logic is if lets say Boris Johnson went for the job and he was the better candidate over donald trump then its his. Other countys go out and get the man they desire. We had last years manager who completely under achieved with a really good team. The two years previous we had another manager who didnt win a competitive game for 2 years like did we have anyone else go for the job in that 2 year stint?
This years manager went for the job last year and didnt get it but now hes good enough this year, or is it because last year was so bad that it couldnt get any worse."
Last years group topped their league group ,losing a league semi by 2pts, lost to kildare by 4 who went on to win the Tier 2 All-Ireland. Beat Longford by 9 who won the All Ireland Tier 3,Lost to Louth by 4pt who went to the Leinster final and won two games in Leinster for the first time in six years ,sounds like theres a personal gripe with last year

Thechick (Westmeath) - Posts: 285 - 15/01/2026 11:17:27    2651129

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Replying To Thechick:  "Last years group topped their league group ,losing a league semi by 2pts, lost to kildare by 4 who went on to win the Tier 2 All-Ireland. Beat Longford by 9 who won the All Ireland Tier 3,Lost to Louth by 4pt who went to the Leinster final and won two games in Leinster for the first time in six years ,sounds like theres a personal gripe with last year"
I think you have just helped my point with this comment, Used the word lost 3 times and tier 3, no personal Gripe thank you for this.

nadunta2025 (Westmeath) - Posts: 22 - 15/01/2026 13:51:43    2651164

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Replying To nadunta2025:  "County Board need be accountable for the failures at minor level the last 3 years as our schools teams have done so well, last year Moate and Mullingar and now the Marist and possibly Mullingar CBS playing in a leinster final. Last 3 years of minors have been dismal. From talking to the players in school they spoke about how poorly the minors were coached and managed."
Very much agree. Westmeath have a promising u20 team with players like Scahill and mchugh playing massive roles for their schools on the panel. Wasn't at the Marist game yesterday but heard mchugh scored a hatrick of goals . Between himself and Scahill and Thornton who was captain of mullingar cbs last year , along with the young tubberclair players involved in the Leinster intermedaite championship we should have high expectations for this u20 team. Also I believe McKinley is far more qualified to coach these players compared to past minor managers.

Juniorbsupoorter1 (Westmeath) - Posts: 2 - 15/01/2026 16:18:46    2651199

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Replying To Juniorbsupoorter1:  "Very much agree. Westmeath have a promising u20 team with players like Scahill and mchugh playing massive roles for their schools on the panel. Wasn't at the Marist game yesterday but heard mchugh scored a hatrick of goals . Between himself and Scahill and Thornton who was captain of mullingar cbs last year , along with the young tubberclair players involved in the Leinster intermedaite championship we should have high expectations for this u20 team. Also I believe McKinley is far more qualified to coach these players compared to past minor managers."
Yes that would seem fair, a tough group with Dublin I think and Louth. There would have been up to 6 or 7 of the Tubberclair team from the Leinster Final eligible for this county U20 team and as you said then the CBS lads; tough but about time we took some scalps.

OverTheHill85 (Westmeath) - Posts: 208 - 15/01/2026 20:44:13    2651241

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Replying To nadunta2025:  "Thats not true other countys physically go out and get the manager they want. So your logic is if lets say Boris Johnson went for the job and he was the better candidate over donald trump then its his. Other countys go out and get the man they desire. We had last years manager who completely under achieved with a really good team. The two years previous we had another manager who didnt win a competitive game for 2 years like did we have anyone else go for the job in that 2 year stint?
This years manager went for the job last year and didnt get it but now hes good enough this year, or is it because last year was so bad that it couldnt get any worse."
We need you going forward as minor chair or coaching and games chair.I am sure the operations person will ensure a nomination

jobber (Westmeath) - Posts: 1866 - 15/01/2026 22:33:51    2651252

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Replying To OverTheHill85:  "McHugh and Whittaker the two standouts up front; presumably both are involved with the county U20s; a good few Roscommon on it also.

Would make a great final with Mullingar, Marist probably underdogs either way."
Both are involved with the 20s

Aniarmhi (Westmeath) - Posts: 1 - 15/01/2026 23:09:57    2651254

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Strong team pick for tonight ray connelan back in starting 15

Mooo (Westmeath) - Posts: 76 - 16/01/2026 11:52:53    2651302

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Brilliant second half from CBS to beat Naas 2-16 to 0- 14 . All Westmeath final on 7th February. Tullamore likely venue

A_Chairde (Westmeath) - Posts: 367 - 16/01/2026 13:02:56    2651311

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Col Mhuire with a big win. Not sure how good Naas were , but they are usually strong. the result was never in doubt from 5 mins in to second half.
Scahill unreal , as usual. Ormsby dominated the middle third. Great to have a final with two Westmeath schools.

jamsie (Westmeath) - Posts: 506 - 16/01/2026 13:03:44    2651312

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Is Shane Allen still with the team? Named on one panel but haven't actually seen him at the games!

Westmeath25 (Westmeath) - Posts: 1 - 16/01/2026 13:10:22    2651313

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Good luck tonight lads deserve midfield spot for Harry Naill has plenty of potential and these are the games to gain vital experience.

Undertheroad (Westmeath) - Posts: 90 - 16/01/2026 13:12:42    2651315

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