Replying To mul: "This is so true in terms of making the short journey , anyone in the county who has any sort of an interest needs to be there and get behind the county, could make all the difference. The county team has been knocking on the door over the past few years and have had so many close calls , would be great if they went one further step."
Well done Westmeath the cheer that went up down the road in Carlow when word came through was absolute bliss and it was no surprise you have always put it up to them in the championship again well done and goodluck v Kildare we just might see you in the final!
Still buzzing after Sunday's match. What a display and what a result. The players really rose to the occasion, playing with confidence and freedom throughout. We have a lot of "summer footballers", quick, sharp and skilful, and they finally got the chance to show what they're about. Every one of them delivered.
The atmosphere in Tullamore was incredible. Does anyone know what the official attendance was?
Credit has to go to Mark McHugh and his management team as well. Lifting the squad after what happened in Wexford couldn't have been easy, but they have clearly done it. The tactics on Sunday were spot on, going toe to toe with Meath. Putting Conor Dillon on Morris was a huge call and it paid off. The way the team protected the arc, especially given how many two pointers Meath hit in the league, really showed the work that has gone in behind the scenes.
The only downside is the few injuries picked up. Hopefully Luke will be fit again for next weekend. The bench does look a bit thin in defence. We only had one natural defender there the last day and he is still very inexperienced at inter county level.
The Kildare game will be another big test. After beating Meath it is a must win. Meath might be the stronger side on paper right now but this one feels like a 50 50. Whoever performs on the day will take it.
After a win like that it really feels like the county should be pushing for Sam Maguire football to keep the momentum going. Yes there is a real chance of winning Leinster but imagine pairing that with a run in the Sam Maguire and even reaching a Leinster final.
Support would likely dip if we drop into the Tailteann Cup again. Personally I would much rather see a run to a Sam Maguire quarter final than win Tier 2 all over again.
Replying To Temple56: "Still buzzing after Sunday's match. What a display and what a result. The players really rose to the occasion, playing with confidence and freedom throughout. We have a lot of "summer footballers", quick, sharp and skilful, and they finally got the chance to show what they're about. Every one of them delivered.
The atmosphere in Tullamore was incredible. Does anyone know what the official attendance was?
Credit has to go to Mark McHugh and his management team as well. Lifting the squad after what happened in Wexford couldn't have been easy, but they have clearly done it. The tactics on Sunday were spot on, going toe to toe with Meath. Putting Conor Dillon on Morris was a huge call and it paid off. The way the team protected the arc, especially given how many two pointers Meath hit in the league, really showed the work that has gone in behind the scenes.
The only downside is the few injuries picked up. Hopefully Luke will be fit again for next weekend. The bench does look a bit thin in defence. We only had one natural defender there the last day and he is still very inexperienced at inter county level.
The Kildare game will be another big test. After beating Meath it is a must win. Meath might be the stronger side on paper right now but this one feels like a 50 50. Whoever performs on the day will take it.
After a win like that it really feels like the county should be pushing for Sam Maguire football to keep the momentum going. Yes there is a real chance of winning Leinster but imagine pairing that with a run in the Sam Maguire and even reaching a Leinster final.
Support would likely dip if we drop into the Tailteann Cup again. Personally I would much rather see a run to a Sam Maguire quarter final than win Tier 2 all over again."
I see it didn't long for the hype to start . But most of the hype is coming from people who won't be next nigh or near o Connor Park on Sunday week. As for the team they go back training tonight and keep a low profile . They are aware that the kildare game is a defining moment for them