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Not surprising. I'm sure Andy would have wanted a good win for his first game at home but instead ended up getting licked and licked bad Here's hoping he can open a can of whoop ass on derry bert09 (Meath) - Posts: 1792 - 07/02/2017 20:18:58 1953424 Link 1 |
I think Andy realises the massive task he has in preparing a team mentally for real competion at this level..Even more difficult now,but the problem is long standing and massively important. If it is not dealt with properly we can forget about progression . On a more positive note players seem physically fitter this year,and a good manager knows that is only the start of proper preparation. As always you have to admire the players for their effort. They above everyone else fully deserve whatever it takes preparation wise and leadership wise for the extremely difficult road ahead. Im sure they can never forget the massive honour bestowed on them. by being asked to wear the jersey of a county with such a rich history.
nobull456 (Meath) - Posts: 1226 - 07/02/2017 20:40:40 1953432 Link 0 |
Lads, Sunday was just shocking. I was standing on the concrete area on the stand side beside the legends that are Terry Ferguson and Martin O'Connell, and oh what to have men like that now. We don't have players of that calibre but Andy must get more from them, and I feel he will. Jesus, we are in a shocking hole but there is only one way to go. 49erroyal (Meath) - Posts: 65 - 07/02/2017 21:12:17 1953438 Link 0 |
I think Andy is better off having a bad start than a good start ! It's not how you start the season, it's how you finish is more important ! When Joe Schmidt took over Leinster the first few games leinster look clueless ...but it takes time and a couple of games for the manager of any team to put their stamp on it and get through to lads this is what i want ! Another thing is there is no such thing as psychological damage done by losing a game of football lord jaysus..i still never met any Mayo footballers drooling from the mouth and swallowing a bucket of tablets for losing all them all irelands ! Its a game off ball the defender is not running after anybody with a shot gun :) Look if i was a Sport Psychologist i would be telling the lads after the louth defeat that they suffered psychological damage...and i am going to fix the problem but it will cost 2000 euros ...so i put on me big white doctors coat...then i put on my balaclava ! Do you know what i mean ? WhyTheLongFace (Meath) - Posts: 876 - 07/02/2017 21:16:34 1953442 Link 8 |
Hammered again,, simple discussion really otherlad (Meath) - Posts: 137 - 07/02/2017 21:30:29 1953448 Link 0 |
49erroyal Yeh but those 2 lads had the advantage of long term coaching of the great Sean Boylan ,who it seemed specialised in coaching for mental toughness. Now Sean made mistakes also it has to be said,but NO team he managed lacked anything mentally I am reminded of the famous 4 games against Dublin in 91.We could and should have been beaten in at least 2 of the "drawn " matches. Mental strenght kept us there. For the 4 th match i was in the Cusack amongst quite a few Dubs.When Foley scored the goal a dub jumped and said " What do ya have to do to bate that little f....r Boylan ? That f....r would come back from the grave to bateya" No doubt a back handed tribute to SEAN for his ability to instill mental strenght in his troops!. Given time and more players ,who knows Andy may be proven to inspire at that level ! The best of luck to him.....he has a tough job now nobull456 (Meath) - Posts: 1226 - 07/02/2017 21:58:36 1953460 Link 0 |
otherlad What to you suggest normal burial or cremation??
nobull456 (Meath) - Posts: 1226 - 07/02/2017 22:05:21 1953461 Link 0 |
Chelsea under Conte looked clueless at the beginning..
ziggy32001 (Meath) - Posts: 8354 - 07/02/2017 22:15:57 1953463 Link 6 |
Replying To WhyTheLongFace: "I think Andy is better off having a bad start than a good start ! Rubbish!! browncows (Meath) - Posts: 2342 - 08/02/2017 01:03:46 1953502 Link 7 |
I think might play. Sure the semi final was the biggest game up until they won it. And he played the full game in a mealiness O'byrne cup game.
bobkarlgees (Meath) - Posts: 1263 - 08/02/2017 09:37:37 1953532 Link 0 |
of course it rubbish without the next part " It's not how you start the season, it's how you finish is more important" Did you not read that part pet :) WhyTheLongFace (Meath) - Posts: 876 - 08/02/2017 14:12:33 1953628 Link 9 |
I see a C Honan played in goal for UCD in Sigerson today, says he's from Meath. Anybody know what club ? LeitrimRoyal99 (Meath) - Posts: 1461 - 08/02/2017 18:38:51 1953741 Link 7 |
O Mahonys
dunboynelad (Meath) - Posts: 227 - 08/02/2017 19:23:27 1953760 Link 0 |
God that's mad he is UCD keeper and not even first choice for his club
LeitrimRoyal99 (Meath) - Posts: 1461 - 08/02/2017 20:04:14 1953782 Link 6 |
The Kildare result really was a knock, we were beaten and beaten badly so it would be great to see a reaction from us on Sunday. It's far too early to push any panic buttons (Sunday was Meath's first real competitive game under McEntee), but lose your first 2 league games and you're in trouble! Htaem (Meath) - Posts: 8657 - 08/02/2017 21:32:00 1953818 Link 1 |
Exactly, composure is what everyone needs at this moment particularly the players.
royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 09/02/2017 09:18:42 1953884 Link 0 |
"but lose your first 2 league games and you're in trouble!" anfearbeag (Meath) - Posts: 1134 - 09/02/2017 11:10:14 1953917 Link 7 |
My team if everbody was match fit : subzero (Meath) - Posts: 69 - 09/02/2017 11:25:43 1953924 Link 1 |
Good team! Inside forwards could either explode or implode bert09 (Meath) - Posts: 1792 - 09/02/2017 11:58:15 1953938 Link 1 |
Good sensible team, unlike some other lads who are posting teams with a good few lads not even on the panel. The one change I would like to see is make Alan Forde a half back and bring Kennelly as a half forward.
Barney123 (Meath) - Posts: 676 - 09/02/2017 12:08:47 1953943 Link 7 |