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Can't understand the negativity towards the competition. Were there not big celebrations when the seniors won the Tailteann? A trophy to be won at the end of the day and maybe it's a fair reflection of where we are at. Best of luck to Damien & his squad.

ondeball (Westmeath) - Posts: 122 - 24/04/2024 15:32:26    2540438

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The usual negative slant on here from the same couple of posters. I know the u20s will be going all out to win next Tuesday. Westmeath dont win Leinster finals very often and theres an All Ireland series which would be brilliant. I really hope our supporters get behind the players and show their support and encouragement in Mullingar. Its a home final against our neighbours.

A_Chairde (Westmeath) - Posts: 233 - 24/04/2024 16:21:41    2540448

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Temple and Mick embarrassing themselves with their comments, any inter county game is worth winning, at any level, even more so when we're struggling, at least the players and Management showed pride and ability last night, Cooney was excellent, Hanley showed up very well too, other lads showed promise, if we had not taken part or lost then Temple and Mick would really have thrown dummies out of the pram, small steps are still steps.

Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 1881 - 24/04/2024 16:24:37    2540450

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Well done to the u20s last night on their semi final win.Ok it maybe a secondary competition but its more games for this group and winning games builds character.A home final against Longford is something to look forward to and finals are there to he won.So best of luck again to management and squad and hope a decent crowd turn out to support these young lads.Contrary to other peope beliefs I do think we have some decent senior players in the making from this squad.

Bruno@1 (Westmeath) - Posts: 208 - 24/04/2024 16:54:20    2540454

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Replying To Claretandblue:  "Temple and Mick embarrassing themselves with their comments, any inter county game is worth winning, at any level, even more so when we're struggling, at least the players and Management showed pride and ability last night, Cooney was excellent, Hanley showed up very well too, other lads showed promise, if we had not taken part or lost then Temple and Mick would really have thrown dummies out of the pram, small steps are still steps."
embarrasing is a word i have used regularly since the wicklow game . make sure claret and blue that you buy the big flag for the parade

mickcunningham (Westmeath) - Posts: 1865 - 25/04/2024 11:30:22    2540578

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Big weekend for westmeath seniors-not playing but hopefully Armagh and Louth fo us a favour.Should be looking after business ourselves but sometimes you need a favour or two.!!

Bruno@1 (Westmeath) - Posts: 208 - 27/04/2024 10:59:38    2540858

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True, would expect Armagh to beat Down but other match is 50-50. Championship starting date for clubs is also based on championship progression which should be longer in Tailteann

Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 1881 - 27/04/2024 12:00:02    2540868

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Replying To Claretandblue:  "True, would expect Armagh to beat Down but other match is 50-50. Championship starting date for clubs is also based on championship progression which should be longer in Tailteann"
Armagh were very lucky to win in the end… Down were winning for the whole match!

It all comes down to the Louth Kildare game which is a 50/50 game on paper. Kildare are definitely better than their league results and I fear they could put in a massive performance tomorrow. I hope I'm wrong!!

Matthew (None) - Posts: 1034 - 27/04/2024 19:09:10    2540990

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Replying To Matthew:  "Armagh were very lucky to win in the end… Down were winning for the whole match!

It all comes down to the Louth Kildare game which is a 50/50 game on paper. Kildare are definitely better than their league results and I fear they could put in a massive performance tomorrow. I hope I'm wrong!!"
Are we in allireland last 16 with down and kildare beaten ?

Mattyreilly (Westmeath) - Posts: 162 - 28/04/2024 15:37:56    2541173

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Unless Biffos beat Dublin!!!!!

Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 1881 - 28/04/2024 15:49:16    2541178

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Great news that Kildare lost. Unless Offaly win we are in the All Ireland!!

Well done to Dessie and players that was the goal at the start of the year. Div 2 football and All Ireland football both achieved

Hopefully the lads get a boost by this now and put in some good performances in the group stages and see can we go one step further this year

Temple56 (Westmeath) - Posts: 495 - 28/04/2024 15:56:51    2541181

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Replying To Mattyreilly:  "Are we in allireland last 16 with down and kildare beaten ?"
Correct.

We are absolutely blessed to be fair! Sligo should have beaten Galway last weekend and Down were also very unlucky yesterday against Armagh. But we will take it. We all know Westmeath are a lot better than that showing against Wicklow so hopefully they put in a few decent performances now in the All Ireland!!

Matthew (None) - Posts: 1034 - 28/04/2024 16:36:00    2541196

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Replying To Matthew:  "Correct.

We are absolutely blessed to be fair! Sligo should have beaten Galway last weekend and Down were also very unlucky yesterday against Armagh. But we will take it. We all know Westmeath are a lot better than that showing against Wicklow so hopefully they put in a few decent performances now in the All Ireland!!"
who can we get in the draw

mickcunningham (Westmeath) - Posts: 1865 - 29/04/2024 08:05:29    2541353

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Fair play to Dessie/management and all squad-missions accomplished.Promotion from div.3 and the division title as a bonus and entry into all Ireland group stages-cant ask for much more.Well done all.

Bruno@1 (Westmeath) - Posts: 208 - 29/04/2024 10:11:39    2541390

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teams westmeath cant get are Cavan, Meath and Cork

dickie10 (UK) - Posts: 759 - 29/04/2024 10:11:56    2541391

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Replying To mickcunningham:  "who can we get in the draw"
We are seeded last so we can get 1 provincial winner, 1 provincial runner up, and 1 of Derry, Tyrone, Monaghan or Roscommon

Tailteannchamps (Westmeath) - Posts: 31 - 29/04/2024 10:13:54    2541393

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Replying To mickcunningham:  "who can we get in the draw"
This is what is in the paper this morning

Sam Maguire Cup draw

Seeds 1 & 2 : Kerry, Clare, Galway, Mayo, Armagh, Donegal, Dublin, Louth
Seeds 3: Derry, Tyrone, Roscommon, Monaghan
Seeds 4: Cavan, Cork, Meath, Westmeath

ExiledCuCu (Cavan) - Posts: 239 - 29/04/2024 10:23:39    2541399

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Replying To mickcunningham:  "who can we get in the draw"
Game 1: Seed 1 v Seed 3, Seed 2 v Seed 4

Game 2: Seed 3 v Seed 2, Seed 4 v Seed 1

Game 3: Seed 1 v Seed 2, Seed 3 v Seed 4

ExiledCuCu (Cavan) - Posts: 239 - 29/04/2024 10:41:28    2541407

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Replying To ExiledCuCu:  "This is what is in the paper this morning

Sam Maguire Cup draw

Seeds 1 & 2 : Kerry, Clare, Galway, Mayo, Armagh, Donegal, Dublin, Louth
Seeds 3: Derry, Tyrone, Roscommon, Monaghan
Seeds 4: Cavan, Cork, Meath, Westmeath"
Ideally a good group for Westmeath would be:

Seed 1 - Winner of Ulster who we would have in Mullingar.
Seed 2 - Clare or Louth who we would play away.
Seed 3 - Roscommon, Monaghan or Tyrone who we would play at neutral venue

However, we could get a group of death that could include:

Seed 1 - Dublin or Kerry
Seed 2 - Loser of Galway/Mayo
Seed 3 - Derry

Temple56 (Westmeath) - Posts: 495 - 29/04/2024 11:27:56    2541421

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If we were to draw the rossies . Where would the neutral venue be? Hard one to figure out.

mul (Westmeath) - Posts: 16 - 29/04/2024 11:28:52    2541422

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