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Jones could be the real deal as far as I'm concerned, he has everything needed to be a top midfielder and a head on his shoulders. As I said before I just don't think we have much else bar Rooney, I'd love us to be in a position where we can let our young players develop with their own age but as we know we don't have them riches right now. The fact Rooney has had to carry us at times shows you that. Lavin is a proper defender, quick and strong in the tackle. Very good man marker and I'd have no problem throwing him in. From Andy macs minor team, same as Power, O Coilean, Rooney, Flanagan, Finn, both McEntees, C O Sullivan, C O Brien, Harnan amongst others. That year has been good to us. Them and the 1990 group are making up the vast majority of our squad now. dunboynelad (Meath) - Posts: 227 - 03/07/2016 20:17:14 1875594 Link
Replying To ziggy32001: "Of course,but Lenihan is a better scorer than most of our forwards. I would start him to be honest. You didn't hear a score overall no?" I don't I'm afraid sorry zig dunboynelad (Meath) - Posts: 227 - 03/07/2016 20:19:22 1875595 Link
Replying To dunboynelad: "Jones could be the real deal as far as I'm concerned, he has everything needed to be a top midfielder and a head on his shoulders. As I said before I just don't think we have much else bar Rooney, I'd love us to be in a position where we can let our young players develop with their own age but as we know we don't have them riches right now. The fact Rooney has had to carry us at times shows you that. Lavin is a proper defender, quick and strong in the tackle. Very good man marker and I'd have no problem throwing him in. From Andy macs minor team, same as Power, O Coilean, Rooney, Flanagan, Finn, both McEntees, C O Sullivan, C O Brien, Harnan amongst others. That year has been good to us. Them and the 1990 group are making up the vast majority of our squad now." Would you rate Lavin above Finn? ziggy32001 (Meath) - Posts: 8354 - 03/07/2016 20:24:53 1875604 Link
Replying To dunboynelad: "I don't I'm afraid sorry zig" That team lost the All-Ireland final by 6 points against Dublin and that Dublin team was the best minor team I have ever seen.We beat Tyrone and Mayo along the way.I honestly don't think MOD is getting the best of those players. ziggy32001 (Meath) - Posts: 8354 - 03/07/2016 20:52:16 1875623 Link
Replying To ziggy32001: "Would you rate Lavin above Finn?" Despite always playing in similar positions right the way up I think they're different players so would be unfair to say, the same way I couldn't tell you who's more important between Biggie and Newman. If I'm being honest I'd probably have Harnan in midfield with Rooney and Finn centre back, I said that back in January and still feel the same, even more so with Power injured as most of us on here had that position between them two. I like Lavin as a corner back option because there isn't many that fill me with confidence to mark their man like Keogan does, I think he's a similar type player. dunboynelad (Meath) - Posts: 227 - 03/07/2016 20:58:28 1875628 Link
Replying To ziggy32001: "That team lost the All-Ireland final by 6 points against Dublin and that Dublin team was the best minor team I have ever seen.We beat Tyrone and Mayo along the way.I honestly don't think MOD is getting the best of those players." I just checked our line up there and seen Rooney wasn't even starting! I remember Costello that day, he was different class, the only other Dub to make senior so far is Eric Lowndes, he was up against 4 lads from Dunboyne he'd just done his leaving cert with, funny oul game. If every year had a production line like that we wouldn't be looking too bad at al but we'll save that for another thread. On the game itself I think Derry were ahead of where we were at in that league game up there in which we were unlucky, as they had everything aimed at that Tyrone game. Louth gave them a scare there last week and we know they're no great shakes. I think we'll win if we get it right on the day. We got a reaction last year being unfortunate in Omagh, a repeat will see us over the line on Saturday I hope. dunboynelad (Meath) - Posts: 227 - 03/07/2016 21:09:41 1875633 Link
Replying To dunboynelad: "I just checked our line up there and seen Rooney wasn't even starting! I remember Costello that day, he was different class, the only other Dub to make senior so far is Eric Lowndes, he was up against 4 lads from Dunboyne he'd just done his leaving cert with, funny oul game. If every year had a production line like that we wouldn't be looking too bad at al but we'll save that for another thread. On the game itself I think Derry were ahead of where we were at in that league game up there in which we were unlucky, as they had everything aimed at that Tyrone game. Louth gave them a scare there last week and we know they're no great shakes. I think we'll win if we get it right on the day. We got a reaction last year being unfortunate in Omagh, a repeat will see us over the line on Saturday I hope." Derry are no great shakes,but it has been a while since we had a truely good display over 70mins.We keep talking about it,but it can hardly be done nevermind consistently. MOD has to know that this is possibly his last game.So I think he should go for it.Play your best forwards and play a 3 man full forward line.We are not playing Dublin next week.We have more than enough players of the required quality to beat Derry.Not sure if Power,McEntee or McGill could be fit.But this is the team I would go for.. 1.POR 2.Lavin/Power 3.Keoghan 4.Burke 5.Tobin 6.Harnan 7.Finn/McEntee 8.Rooney 9.O'Brien 10.Reilly 11.O'Sullivan 12.Wallace 13.Lenihan 14.Newman 15.McMahon ziggy32001 (Meath) - Posts: 8354 - 03/07/2016 21:53:25 1875687 Link
Replying To ziggy32001: "Derry are no great shakes,but it has been a while since we had a truely good display over 70mins.We keep talking about it,but it can hardly be done nevermind consistently. MOD has to know that this is possibly his last game.So I think he should go for it.Play your best forwards and play a 3 man full forward line.We are not playing Dublin next week.We have more than enough players of the required quality to beat Derry.Not sure if Power,McEntee or McGill could be fit.But this is the team I would go for.. 1.POR 2.Lavin/Power 3.Keoghan 4.Burke 5.Tobin 6.Harnan 7.Finn/McEntee 8.Rooney 9.O'Brien 10.Reilly 11.O'Sullivan 12.Wallace 13.Lenihan 14.Newman 15.McMahon" So you would drop Douglas? Irish_downunder (Meath) - Posts: 631 - 04/07/2016 08:46:30 1875807 Link
Wallace played far too deep the last day and looked very uncomfortable. Hope that was noticed by management MarkMyWords (Meath) - Posts: 498 - 04/07/2016 10:08:03 1875863 Link
Replying To ziggy32001: "Derry are no great shakes,but it has been a while since we had a truely good display over 70mins.We keep talking about it,but it can hardly be done nevermind consistently. MOD has to know that this is possibly his last game.So I think he should go for it.Play your best forwards and play a 3 man full forward line.We are not playing Dublin next week.We have more than enough players of the required quality to beat Derry.Not sure if Power,McEntee or McGill could be fit.But this is the team I would go for.. 1.POR 2.Lavin/Power 3.Keoghan 4.Burke 5.Tobin 6.Harnan 7.Finn/McEntee 8.Rooney 9.O'Brien 10.Reilly 11.O'Sullivan 12.Wallace 13.Lenihan 14.Newman 15.McMahon" this is a good team and hopefully get the job done versus Derry. Newman ls only one doubtful but don't think we have anyone better at moment. FInn definitely worth a go and will bring real pace to backs Bear10 (Meath) - Posts: 463 - 04/07/2016 16:50:13 1876236 Link
Replying To Bear10: "this is a good team and hopefully get the job done versus Derry. Newman ls only one doubtful but don't think we have anyone better at moment. FInn definitely worth a go and will bring real pace to backs" I think Newman would do better with a bit of pace to work off him. ziggy32001 (Meath) - Posts: 8354 - 04/07/2016 17:20:39 1876284 Link
Replying To MarkMyWords: "Wallace played far too deep the last day and looked very uncomfortable. Hope that was noticed by management" Look at his best games for Meath.When he came onto the scene,he was working off Newman in around the full forward line and making those runs.Same against Westmeath last year. ziggy32001 (Meath) - Posts: 8354 - 04/07/2016 17:22:06 1876288 Link
1.POR 2.Lavin/Power 3.Keoghan 4.Burke 5.Tobin 6.Harnan 7.Finn/McEntee 8.Rooney 9.O'Brien 10.Reilly 11.O'Sullivan 12.Ronan Jones 13.Wallace 14.Newman 15.McMahon Wallace at 13 and Ronan Jones at 12 ? to soon for Ronan Jones ? WhyTheLongFace (Meath) - Posts: 876 - 04/07/2016 17:48:15 1876306 Link
Do people not think Douglas was one of the better players against Dublin? Barney123 (Meath) - Posts: 676 - 04/07/2016 18:28:09 1876353 Link
Replying To Barney123: "Do people not think Douglas was one of the better players against Dublin?" yes i thought young Douglas had a great game.. WhyTheLongFace (Meath) - Posts: 876 - 04/07/2016 18:49:27 1876365 Link
Think Douglas deserves another chance, Newman needs to deliver both from open play and dead balls, think he had a 50% return from frees last day, just not good enough. He has the talent but can be very frustrating. seadog54 (Meath) - Posts: 2149 - 04/07/2016 20:02:47 1876411 Link
Replying To Barney123: "Do people not think Douglas was one of the better players against Dublin?" He was ok. I just think Finn has more about him. ziggy32001 (Meath) - Posts: 8354 - 04/07/2016 20:03:02 1876412 Link
Replying To WhyTheLongFace: "yes i thought young Douglas had a great game.." Then why have you picked two other players instead of him for derry game??????? umpireview (Meath) - Posts: 55 - 04/07/2016 20:08:15 1876415 Link
Was trying to get my head around this the other day,but interested in other people's opinions.. Why is that,we have plenty of pace in the team,yet we rarely see good movement in the team.For example players running off the shoulder right and left of the man coming forward.inside forwards making runs from the middle to the wing? To me it shouldn't be that hard to perform these tasks,especially at county level.Even if we do break at pace,it is usually one man and more often that not he has to go alone. I notice that our underage teams(including minor) are good at this. ziggy32001 (Meath) - Posts: 8354 - 04/07/2016 20:14:16 1876423 Link
Meath actually lost to Longford at the weekend,now I know it was just a challenge,but not a great sign in the middle of the championship.. ziggy32001 (Meath) - Posts: 8354 - 04/07/2016 20:20:30 1876426 Link