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We are playing with a goalie / 3 defenders / 2 midfielders / 9 forwards / and then to defend our lead of 7 points we introduced 2 more forwards. While the lads were unlucky today, Wexford missed 3 other solid goal chances to our zero. It is no wonder that all the strong teams in the Division have beaten us. Hugely disappointing.
johnnyh (Westmeath) - Posts: 30 - 22/03/2026 21:17:35 2662369 Link 2 |
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If there are any positives to find from the league campaign it was the performances of Matty Whitaker and Brian Cooney. Overall as a team it has been bitterly disappointing, very frustrating to watch. I try to stay positive but have enough after today
A_Chairde (Westmeath) - Posts: 379 - 22/03/2026 22:06:10 2662379 Link 2 |
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Agree 100%. Brian Cooney has had an excellent campaign and was best player on the pitch last week. Didn't have the same influence today but played his part in what should have been a win. Matty Whitaker has that really rare ability to beat most defenders he faces from a standing start. Has ever played at 11, we need a key to unlock Luke Loughlin who has been below his usual high standards?
johnnyh (Westmeath) - Posts: 30 - 22/03/2026 22:30:27 2662387 Link 1 |
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I'm sure you're all hugely disappointed with that result yesterday, it looked like you had it in the bag, just needed to hold possession during that last phase. Obviously I'm delighted with the result and the way our lads never game up. Whitaker is a rare talent, especially when running at the opposition. I think maybe you're being a bit harsh on Loughlin ( based on yesterday). We'd be delighted with how our defence, especially Porter, never gave him a clear sight at goal despite the possession he had. Anyway lads, really hard luck yesterday, but i think the future is bright, you have some fine young footballers, plus the great colleges win last week. Yellaman (Wexford) - Posts: 217 - 23/03/2026 09:30:14 2662429 Link 1 |
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Yesterday, where to start? Deja Vu at the very end (Wicklow, Meath etc) from last year so very disappointing to lose out at the very end but it has become a pattern that is hard to shake. At 69 minutes game was won for us. At 69'30 game was lost! The pity was after TJ Cox shot wide, we didn't set up to contest their kick out, 1st Mistake. When we didn't, the wexford back was allowed too much latitude to run from defence. Luke had a chance to nail him but was badly off balance; guy should have been hauled down. play stopped and time for team to get shape, that was the second mistake. Third mistake was not facing the play and that came from multiple sources, the finish for the goal was good however, the complete team was wrong footed and not set up in any way to defend the ball coming in. Its easy to criticise from the stand though and none of the players intended any of this; it can happen. It just seems to be happening too often from a Westmeath perspective. Regroup, take a breather, be peed off but plan for the next game against Longford on 12th April. Keep at it. Thats all you can do! Greengrass1 (Westmeath) - Posts: 51 - 23/03/2026 10:01:45 2662438 Link 0 |
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Just a pity how it unfolded yesterday-for 55 mins we were very good -we created and scored some great pts and the move and finish by Lynam for the goal was excellant.We were in total control and then loss of game control killed us Bruno@1 (Westmeath) - Posts: 312 - 23/03/2026 10:35:09 2662452 Link 0 |
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No you are wrong the first mistake was Cox shooting.
jobber (Westmeath) - Posts: 1903 - 23/03/2026 12:58:55 2662503 Link 0 |
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Played all of his football as a forward at underage, interesting that he never played county underage.
OverTheHill85 (Westmeath) - Posts: 255 - 23/03/2026 13:03:03 2662504 Link 0 |