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Meath v Derry

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Replying To bobkarlgees:  "I like your confidence Nobull. What has so confidence ? half back line looks weak, also we have problems in the full back line also in Midfield."
bobkarlgees.......Indeed we have weaknesses a plenty,but so have Derry. Maybe i am dreaming because i believe Andy has this one sussed. More direct football .attention to breaking ball as suggested with some of his selections where speed is a strenght and being used .Toher at midfield may prove a surprise packet with fielding ability and physical presence. As you say half back line weak, but with Donal K playing nearer chb ,and Menton going forward at speed which is his strenght rather than fielding ability ,Plan b would see Menton switching to 2 AND DONAL TO 9.
Sheridan as target man on trial for first have must have direct ball quickly with support..Our half forward line looks good now, and capable of tracking back. Freetaker ???? I assume this has been given attention as required Lenihan and whoever. Oh god i think thats the alarm clock....time to go to Navan !!

nobull456 (Meath) - Posts: 1226 - 11/02/2017 20:16:39    1954848

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Kinda look at that team and think do we have enough to win ? Seen Willie Carry a couple of times and can't see why he is starting 2moro!! Brian Power back at 6 really?? Was he not taken off last week ?? Surely we have better than mickey Burke ? James Toher I know nothing about him so cant say much!! I would have left Forde in half back line ! Biggie is a huge loss!! I would hope our wing half forwards drop back a little! Maybe Downey to play as 3rd midfielder or sweeper which I like giving space to Brian and lenihan

grahamc9897 (Meath) - Posts: 1174 - 11/02/2017 20:23:41    1954850

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Replying To grahamc9897:  "Kinda look at that team and think do we have enough to win ? Seen Willie Carry a couple of times and can't see why he is starting 2moro!! Brian Power back at 6 really?? Was he not taken off last week ?? Surely we have better than mickey Burke ? James Toher I know nothing about him so cant say much!! I would have left Forde in half back line ! Biggie is a huge loss!! I would hope our wing half forwards drop back a little! Maybe Downey to play as 3rd midfielder or sweeper which I like giving space to Brian and lenihan"
I agree with alot of that I cant remember Power contributing positively nearly anytime I seen him. Maybe Andy thinks he has magic wand or something Carry I have never seen.

bobkarlgees (Meath) - Posts: 1263 - 11/02/2017 21:13:42    1954874

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The loss of Harry Rooney is just massive. I think we underestimating it actually. I don't think we can find a short term replacement this year.

bobkarlgees (Meath) - Posts: 1263 - 11/02/2017 21:17:23    1954877

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Replying To bobkarlgees:  "I agree with alot of that I cant remember Power contributing positively nearly anytime I seen him. Maybe Andy thinks he has magic wand or something Carry I have never seen."
I hope we scrape over the line 2moro! Only thing is Derry are there for the taking though

grahamc9897 (Meath) - Posts: 1174 - 11/02/2017 21:36:58    1954887

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Just looked at a couple of articles and seen toher playing 12 for trim! Find it a bit strange he is playing midfeild for Meath

grahamc9897 (Meath) - Posts: 1174 - 11/02/2017 21:48:59    1954895

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Here's one for the auld lads like myself, when is the last time a drombaragh player started for Meath ?? for a bag of tayto, and a bonus point (packet of king) name the player.

royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 11/02/2017 22:39:53    1954922

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Derry 21/10 on PP... lump on

TakeYourPoints6 (Meath) - Posts: 230 - 11/02/2017 22:59:04    1954933

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Replying To royaldunne:  "Here's one for the auld lads like myself, when is the last time a drombaragh player started for Meath ?? for a bag of tayto, and a bonus point (packet of king) name the player."
How are we going to cope without your idol 2moro? Big loss

grahamc9897 (Meath) - Posts: 1174 - 11/02/2017 23:03:26    1954936

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Think Daragh McNamara played in the NFL a couple of years ago.

Auldfella (Meath) - Posts: 472 - 11/02/2017 23:18:58    1954941

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Replying To grahamc9897:  "Just looked at a couple of articles and seen toher playing 12 for trim! Find it a bit strange he is playing midfeild for Meath"
He worth a try, current options not working out

seadog54 (Meath) - Posts: 2149 - 11/02/2017 23:23:50    1954944

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Replying To royaldunne:  "Here's one for the auld lads like myself, when is the last time a drombaragh player started for Meath ?? for a bag of tayto, and a bonus point (packet of king) name the player."
I'm not an out lad but I do believe it's Michael Campbell that had the Honor
I believe Darragh Mcnamara played o Byrne cup only

brian (Meath) - Posts: 1954 - 12/02/2017 02:22:47    1954987

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Replying To seadog54:  "He worth a try, current options not working out"
I remember seeing him play v dcu this year! Yeah well we will see how he goes!!

grahamc9897 (Meath) - Posts: 1174 - 12/02/2017 07:23:32    1954993

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I think we have what looks like a good enough front 4 as I reckon Downey will sweep. I am not convinced Sheridan will play as he has not the pace for two man full forward line. I think Kevin Ross may start instead
I am concerned toher is not up to standard and it is a strange game to start him.
The hurling management must be ripping at tohers decision.
I reckon willy carry will do ok but am really concerned that power is a non event and not up to this standard. Down will help him out.
I expect Meath to win even under Banty we could for the most part win in navan

numberedjerseys (USA) - Posts: 348 - 12/02/2017 08:54:56    1955000

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Replying To grahamc9897:  "How are we going to cope without your idol 2moro? Big loss"
Huge loss , leader, main threat for scores from play, but it was a no win situation, and if I am honest I think it's right decision, Derry would have double upped on him and hit hard, could easily have got injured, after what happened in Louth game , it wasn't worth the risk.
We have O'Sullivan who will no doubt take up his roll, but he needs to be protected and with runners off each shoulder, forde will do likewise, my worry is if forde gets some of the treatment biggie gets forde will be on sideline and other guy well we can guess,
Here is wishing management and team all the best today. We need to get a win to get back on track.
Hon the royal

royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 12/02/2017 09:08:24    1955004

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Replying To royaldunne:  "Huge loss , leader, main threat for scores from play, but it was a no win situation, and if I am honest I think it's right decision, Derry would have double upped on him and hit hard, could easily have got injured, after what happened in Louth game , it wasn't worth the risk.
We have O'Sullivan who will no doubt take up his roll, but he needs to be protected and with runners off each shoulder, forde will do likewise, my worry is if forde gets some of the treatment biggie gets forde will be on sideline and other guy well we can guess,
Here is wishing management and team all the best today. We need to get a win to get back on track.
Hon the royal"
Andy needed to make changes and he has. Still think por should be played outfield we have no one at midfield and no target man up front .I hope slot of work went in to shoring up the center of our defence and ball into forwards was terrible first half against kildare
.good luck to team today and rap up well it's freezing outside. I'm going to brave the cold it's a pity we can't convert goodwill to skill if we could neath would be back at the top on the royal

matthematx (Meath) - Posts: 177 - 12/02/2017 10:14:29    1955030

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it will be a battle today,lets hope we win it.

ziggy32001 (Meath) - Posts: 8354 - 12/02/2017 11:25:33    1955060

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I think you are correct and isn't that the Campbell who managed the county

browncows (Meath) - Posts: 2342 - 12/02/2017 11:39:21    1955065

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Replying To royaldunne:  "Huge loss , leader, main threat for scores from play, but it was a no win situation, and if I am honest I think it's right decision, Derry would have double upped on him and hit hard, could easily have got injured, after what happened in Louth game , it wasn't worth the risk.
We have O'Sullivan who will no doubt take up his roll, but he needs to be protected and with runners off each shoulder, forde will do likewise, my worry is if forde gets some of the treatment biggie gets forde will be on sideline and other guy well we can guess,
Here is wishing management and team all the best today. We need to get a win to get back on track.
Hon the royal"
Captain, leader, legend

bert09 (Meath) - Posts: 1792 - 12/02/2017 11:59:39    1955076

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Just arrived here in Pairc Tailteann, €27 in for myself and my daughter. €12 for a student, absolutely scandalous. Was cheaper into croker last night to see 2 All Ireland champions. And people wonder why no one watches the Hurlers? Where is the money going? Last double header I'll be going to see.

Meathgaa5 (Meath) - Posts: 339 - 12/02/2017 13:45:43    1955143

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