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Game now set for portlaoise as part of double header with Dublin and Louth. 3 counties shouting against us. Looking forward to this, expecting a better performance two weeks away from now , won't be as tired. Ryan will be back . royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 13/05/2019 16:16:42 2183712 Link 1 |
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Would have much preferred the game was left in Tullamore as originally planned. Jinxie (Meath) - Posts: 6341 - 13/05/2019 17:16:20 2183742 Link 2 |
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I think you'd be amazed how many Dubs would secretly deep down want Meath to prevail. They obviously want to beat us out the gate when they get the chance! But they do miss the old rivalry. Make no mistake. Louth will be Louth, no surprises who'll they be cheering for. Itll be a very tense atmosphere which this Meath team could flake in front of, or it might galvanise them into a performance. Hard to see a middle ground. Young_gael (Meath) - Posts: 587 - 13/05/2019 18:09:40 2183763 Link 18 |
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Totally agree. On a personal basis. I have something to attend that day and tullamore would have suited me fine. I now have to leave it early and probably get a ear full , to make sure I get to portlaoise on time. What I can't understand is that a mere couple of years ago dubs weren't allowed to play a stand alone fixture in O'Moore park, cause it wasn't big enough ,now even though they going for 5 in a row and they hugely followed its fine for themselves to play there as part of a DOUBLE HEADER???
royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 13/05/2019 18:22:46 2183770 Link 1 |
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I could see 3 or 4 changes to the team for this carlow game, personally think james mcentee ben brennan barry dardis will be dropped to the bench, surely as soon as harnan is fit he starts he's way too good not to be playing , barry is a better impact sub than starter redser123 (Meath) - Posts: 402 - 13/05/2019 20:30:13 2183804 Link 0 |
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I would start Flanagan also Shane has tryed hard but Flanagan offers slightly more overall. Shane has pace and would better coming off the bench.
bobkarlgees (Meath) - Posts: 1263 - 13/05/2019 21:49:29 2183828 Link 0 |
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Ryan will start. But can see McCoy holding his place, probably at expense of Gallagher with Ryan dropping to backline. The big switch might be Brennan coming in. Colgan could lose out. Also I'd start James Conlon. Let's not kid ourselves, if Murphy plays we will get cleaned out at midfield, imo if we had a transfer market he'd by very near the top of my wish list.
royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 13/05/2019 22:01:26 2183831 Link 0 |
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Any word on Ronan Jones ? I think he is finished in the US this summer ? will he play any part this year ? bobkarlgees (Meath) - Posts: 1263 - 14/05/2019 09:07:21 2183883 Link 0 |
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No money in them stand alone
David (Meath) - Posts: 567 - 14/05/2019 09:31:41 2183889 Link 0 |
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The goalkeeping issue must be addressed quickly. Meath should move heaven and earth to get Paddy O Rourke back playing for the county. summerof09 (Meath) - Posts: 315 - 14/05/2019 10:52:52 2183918 Link 0 |
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He's exactly what we need at the minute. Thought he was brilliant when he played midfield for us two years ago
TakeYourPoints6 (Meath) - Posts: 229 - 14/05/2019 10:53:03 2183919 Link 2 |
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Yes, lets get a lad back that walking away and had a pop at the players while he did it. That's the exactly the moral boast we need.
bobkarlgees (Meath) - Posts: 1263 - 14/05/2019 11:46:41 2183935 Link 4 |
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"From 2011 to now, the commitment levels have gone through the roof but we've had nothing to show for it. Our seasons have been over by early to mid-July. Last year we lost to Kildare, which suggests we're slipping in the province, while Dublin are well out in front, and then this new Super 8 won't help any team outside the elite. "So I finally came to a decision: this is not worth it. Because when you think of the consequences of the incredible commitment levels required, you're losing so much of your life. Never mind the amount of evenings you're spending training and at the gym, it means you end up isolated from your family, your friends and your club. And for what? "How can you justify training five or six nights per week for eight or nine months of the year, without a realistic chance of winning anything? I just can't do it any more." Doesn't sound like a guy who would want to play! ASaminthehand (Meath) - Posts: 422 - 14/05/2019 11:51:26 2183938 Link 1 |
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POR was always worth 4-5 points to the other team with his atrocious kick outs. RoyalBadger (Meath) - Posts: 571 - 14/05/2019 12:25:05 2183950 Link 5 |
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I'd have him back in a heartbeat, out the field even I'd have him as an option. There was no doubt that he was an outstanding goalkeeper, top 3 in the country in terms of shot stopping. His medium length kickouts were not fantastic at times though in fairness but maybe there wasn't such an emphasis at the time - its only practice as you can see from his free taking ability out of the hand and off the ground that he is a good kicker. He had put in a lot of years with Meath and was frustrated at the time. Remember that he played under a lot of managers, some of whom may have done more damage than good over the tenure and he played through it all with them. I wouldn't necessarily hold what he said at that time against him to be fair. Crinigan (Meath) - Posts: 1316 - 14/05/2019 13:31:50 2183967 Link 18 |
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Put Brennan in the Sticks , Deserves a shot . . Might be a bit on the small size but how many times is the ball pumped in on top of keepers these days and his kick outs are fairly dependable . . I don't think Paddy O Rourke would come back anyway , sure we don't have a chance of winning anything lagoreX (Meath) - Posts: 220 - 14/05/2019 15:00:14 2183999 Link 1 |
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Where are you going saying he was top 3 in shot stopping. The start of that Westmeath game he let in an a poor poor shot under him. He was brilliant at saving penalties I'll say that and was great under high balls. But he was a liability mentally. Twice lost the head and got sent off. Awful mistakes against Louth in 2017. Lots of talent but absolutely couldn't be trusted
LeitrimRoyal99 (Meath) - Posts: 1452 - 14/05/2019 15:05:30 2184001 Link 16 |
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Ye I'd agree with that, POR had his moments but he was a liability on kickouts and he could easily lose the head. Anyway look he's retired now and by all accounts very happily so, time to move on not back. Htaem (Meath) - Posts: 8657 - 14/05/2019 15:57:01 2184032 Link 17 |
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The suggestion of POR coming back on the panel is nonsense. Did nobody read his interview after retiring. I wouldn't have him near the panel. Barney123 (Meath) - Posts: 676 - 14/05/2019 18:50:39 2184085 Link 18 |
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POR is not the solution, but management need to address this issue now. We do not have any kickout strategy at the moment, hard to believe as this has been a major problem over many games. Especially as we do not have the option of kicking down the middle for our midfilders to contest, dont have ability to win 50/50 balls. seadog54 (Meath) - Posts: 2134 - 14/05/2019 20:29:39 2184120 Link 17 |