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Not trying to stir the pot at all Blackspot.I heard it from a couple of people from different sides of the county and was just wondering if it was true.A couple of people pulling my leg it seems.
Proudroyal (Meath) - Posts: 258 - 23/02/2023 12:49:39 2459878 Link 0 |
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McGill gone and won't be back. It's even in The Star today. McMahon and Wallaces are gone too.
Tinchy1 (Meath) - Posts: 60 - 23/02/2023 13:10:13 2459882 Link 0 |
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I don't think this is ever likely to be a runner. Campion really needs to start showing something or other players need to be given opportunities. Like alot of his colleagues, very disappointing efforts on show against Derry last week.
winatallcost (Meath) - Posts: 515 - 23/02/2023 13:10:33 2459883 Link 1 |
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Just listened to the Talk a Good Game podcast and while it did touch on the McGill issue, it had little to add than we already know. Good analysis on the game and how they see things going forward. Very honest and positive from COR and Harry Hogan. Colm was hopeful of having the two lads back for Sunday but stressed in depended on how they go in training and would not be rushed back. Overall it sounded like a panel happy to buy into new setup. There is always a few delighted to stir things up, best ignored.
seadog54 (Meath) - Posts: 2151 - 23/02/2023 13:16:56 2459885 Link 7 |
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No disrespect intended to Louth or their supporters, but if Meath can't beat Louth at home fairly comfortably, there's a serious issue somewhere. Expecting nothing less than a 5+ point win, at least go into the second half of the campaign with some degree of hope, and securing a top 3 finish. hyperache (Meath) - Posts: 209 - 23/02/2023 13:33:34 2459886 Link 1 |
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Yeah both wallace's McMahon and McGill gone. The thing about fitness was all bunkem from some on here. There was a falling out between Colm and Connor. Now management has a right to drop a player if he feels he is not respecting him. But don't try to do down a man by saying he wasn't pulling his weight or not fit enough. It's done and over with now and unfortunately it will be doubtful we will see Connor play for Meath while Colm is there. But I hope I'm wrong on that. royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 23/02/2023 13:40:59 2459890 Link 0 |
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Must take a listen to that Seadog.Thats good to hear that all seems well.Be good to have a full panel to pick from on Sunday.
Proudroyal (Meath) - Posts: 258 - 23/02/2023 13:41:25 2459891 Link 1 |
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Ok fair enough. Flynn and McGowan still there as far I know. Wallace and McMahon haven't been in at all since last year and that seems like an amicable parting of the ways. Not sure is the situation with Joey. As in if he wasn't injured one he be in.
Blackspot09 (Meath) - Posts: 872 - 23/02/2023 13:43:18 2459892 Link 0 |
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Well Tinchy,yeah saw that in the paper alright,pity he wont be back as I think he is a very good player and we need all we can get but it is what is I suppose.
Proudroyal (Meath) - Posts: 258 - 23/02/2023 13:44:41 2459893 Link 0 |
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Top 3 or 4 is vital. And let's be honest promotion is still in our own hands. Win Sunday and v Limerick (the 2 games we would all say were winnable at beginning) and we have dubs in navan. Win that and we go up on head to head once we beat a Kildare who appear rudderless. So still everything to play for. Hon the royal royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 23/02/2023 13:50:40 2459894 Link 1 |
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Write Louth off at your peril. We have forwards who can't seem to engineer space to create points. Midfield is killing completely. If you can't win your own kick outs you are doomed. atta (Meath) - Posts: 698 - 23/02/2023 14:25:02 2459898 Link 2 |
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There was no falling out. He didn't hit standards that were set, he was given time to get up to speed and still didn't hit the standards. The door is still open for him to go back, whether he will or not is another thing.
royal11 (Meath) - Posts: 95 - 23/02/2023 15:52:47 2459908 Link 9 |
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The manager is entitled to pick who he wants and at intercounty level, no panel should have to carry players who don't meet the controllable standards, no matter who they are or how good they are supposedly. You may not be able to control a players natural ability but you can certainly control Conditioning levels and at this level players shouldn't be accommodated who aren't meeting standards, especially now with the shorter season. BigJoe14 (Meath) - Posts: 937 - 23/02/2023 16:49:08 2459916 Link 8 |
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That's not what I heard. But hopefully that's the truth.
royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 23/02/2023 17:56:17 2459924 Link 0 |
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The reason he is gone is the management were not happy with fitness. He was back in to the panel later than was requested also. But he never stood out in fitness tests, ever! That's just him. Management have said they'll review things again, but from what I was told McGill has closed the door
Tinchy1 (Meath) - Posts: 60 - 24/02/2023 12:54:19 2459997 Link 6 |
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It's a big pity as Conor still has a lot to add to the team. First negative marks of the O'Rourke reign.
stillaroyal (Meath) - Posts: 224 - 24/02/2023 14:50:04 2460013 Link 2 |
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That's interesting. I can only speak of what a rathoath Gael said to me. That his fitness levels are fine.(he seemed to perform v well albeit in feis cup at weekend) But he thought the drills they were doing wasn't productive and said this to management, and it escalated. I also heard that Connor will not return which is a huge pity. Unfortunately no winners in this. royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 24/02/2023 14:58:58 2460015 Link 1 |
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Still best fb in county. Hopefully we will see his return soon
royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 24/02/2023 15:07:31 2460017 Link 1 |
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Nothing negative about manager putting his stamp on the team, he has laid out his plans and requirement to panel and if one man is not happy then its time for him to go, why should exceptions be made for one player. COR comes across as a very reasonable and knowlegeable man and I have no doubt he acted in best interests of group Time to move on. seadog54 (Meath) - Posts: 2151 - 24/02/2023 15:23:22 2460021 Link 11 |
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Indeed. And full back position is the least of our worries.
bert09 (Meath) - Posts: 1792 - 24/02/2023 16:41:14 2460038 Link 1 |