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Michael Meehan Retires

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Had the pleasure of playing him a few times at club level, a bloody nightmare to mark. Michael thanks so much for all you did in the maroon jersey, one of the greatest footballers i've come across. Top man! May we see you pull on the Caltra jersey for a few more seasons. galwayfan (None) - Posts: 764 - 21/12/2017 11:02:56 2065761 Link
It's such a pity that injury robbed Galway and the country of a superb talent. His performance in the rain against Kerry in 2008 will live long in the memory for anyone who witnessed it. MesAmis (Dublin) - Posts: 13704 - 21/12/2017 11:35:05 2065765 Link
Thanks Michael for the years of service, a truly special talent. From the hogan cup with St Jarlath's to the u-21 all ireland win with Galway to the club all ireland win with Caltra, always a special player that was worth the admission fee to see play. Enjoy retirement! Rocky.Road (Galway) - Posts: 374 - 21/12/2017 12:59:57 2065774 Link
reminds me of Rosicky retiring from Arsenal yesterday. Injury robbed both of being superstars. Saw Meehan playing a few times and he would have been a powerhouse for many years. But we should be glad we got 4/5 years out of watching him destroy defenders and it is nice he has those school finals, Sigerson with UCG(i think) and of course the AI club with Caltra to look back on fondly. woops (Kerry) - Posts: 2073 - 21/12/2017 13:25:41 2065777 Link
A brilliant footballer. I had the pleasure of seeing him train and play with UCG back in the day and predicted that he'd be a national superstar. He did become well known nationally of course, but injuries cruelly robbed us of seeing enough of him in action. On his day he was simply unmarkable! Enjoy the retirement, but hopefully there are still many more years in the Caltra shirt. Lockjaw (Donegal) - Posts: 9115 - 21/12/2017 15:53:31 2065797 Link
Great player. His performance in the 2005 All-Ireland U21 final has to be up there with the best in an All-Ireland final. Toney (Meath) - Posts: 298 - 21/12/2017 21:12:47 2065813 Link
Damn shame we never got to see a lot of him. realdub (Dublin) - Posts: 8585 - 21/12/2017 23:30:49 2065826 Link
Remember the roasting he gave Marc O Se in the 2008 All Ireland quarter final. gaelicgab (USA) - Posts: 878 - 21/12/2017 23:47:52 2065828 Link
Replying To Toney: "Great player. His performance in the 2005 All-Ireland U21 final has to be up there with the best in an All-Ireland final." Yeah him and Armstrong were unbelievable that day. A hattrick each if I remember rightly? Lockjaw (Donegal) - Posts: 9115 - 22/12/2017 09:18:52 2065837 Link
Replying To Lockjaw: "Yeah him and Armstrong were unbelievable that day. A hattrick each if I remember rightly?" Yea a hattrick each for the two lads and they became known as the 'terrible twins'. They put on a big show in the semi final win over Cork as well scoring 0-15 between them! Toney (Meath) - Posts: 298 - 22/12/2017 10:28:44 2065845 Link
Replying To MesAmis: "It's such a pity that injury robbed Galway and the country of a superb talent. His performance in the rain against Kerry in 2008 will live long in the memory for anyone who witnessed it." Yes, that was an amazing display of skill, energy and ruthlessness. essmac (Tyrone) - Posts: 1141 - 22/12/2017 16:48:49 2065879 Link
My own abiding memory of Michael Meehan was of a league match against Cork, which Galway lost. Galway were awarded a 14-yard free. Michael placed the ball on the ground, took a step back and then sent a rocket into the roof of the net over the heads of six or seven players. Never seen that done before, probably never will again. Midleton (Cork) - Posts: 643 - 22/12/2017 20:47:40 2065905 Link
Replying To Midleton: "My own abiding memory of Michael Meehan was of a league match against Cork, which Galway lost. Galway were awarded a 14-yard free. Michael placed the ball on the ground, took a step back and then sent a rocket into the roof of the net over the heads of six or seven players. Never seen that done before, probably never will again." Are you not talking about the championship match in 2013? We were 4 behind and Meehan won a free just outside the square. He stuck it on the ground and blasted it in. Unfortunately it turned out to be the last kick of the game. He had a massive kick and was putting over 50+ yard frees as a young lad. And there were 9 or 10 on the line. ;) Meehan is one of the most talented footballers we've ever produced. He would've been an absolute star on the 98-01 teams, if he was around. Unfortunately he didn't get many big days on Croker with the Galway seniors, but he still has a fair collection of medals, from Hogan Cup, U21 All Ireland, Sigerson and of course the club All Ireland. Aside from his ability, he's always been an absolute gent and very down to earth. He'll be revered in Galway for sure. WanPintWin (Galway) - Posts: 2034 - 22/12/2017 21:55:37 2065909 Link
Replying To WanPintWin: "Are you not talking about the championship match in 2013? We were 4 behind and Meehan won a free just outside the square. He stuck it on the ground and blasted it in. Unfortunately it turned out to be the last kick of the game. He had a massive kick and was putting over 50+ yard frees as a young lad. And there were 9 or 10 on the line. ;) Meehan is one of the most talented footballers we've ever produced. He would've been an absolute star on the 98-01 teams, if he was around. Unfortunately he didn't get many big days on Croker with the Galway seniors, but he still has a fair collection of medals, from Hogan Cup, U21 All Ireland, Sigerson and of course the club All Ireland. Aside from his ability, he's always been an absolute gent and very down to earth. He'll be revered in Galway for sure." Talking about his massive kick- he took a penalty on me in a u-14 game years ago. I vividly remember the ball whooshing over my head into the roof of the net as if a senior player had blasted it in. He'd have been around 12 at the time.... streaker (Galway) - Posts: 497 - 23/12/2017 03:38:27 2065916 Link
Well done Michael a great player, his skill was unreal Breakdancer (Galway) - Posts: 9 - 23/12/2017 22:32:32 2065951 Link
WanPintWin - It is probably as you describe. The memory is not as it used to be. Good luck to Michael on his retirement. He's left many great memories behind, even for his opponents. Midleton (Cork) - Posts: 643 - 24/12/2017 14:34:01 2065977 Link
Michael and Keith Higgins had some great tussles over the years. A lovely footballer, best of luck to you Michael in your retirement. GreenandRed (Mayo) - Posts: 7335 - 28/12/2017 15:45:22 2066082 Link
Best of luck to him in his retirement. Great player. He will be missed. Trump2020 (Galway) - Posts: 2113 - 01/01/2018 18:19:57 2066441 Link