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Where to from here... tiobraid (Tipperary) - Posts: 4119 - 09/11/2016 10:43:29 1932947 Link 0 |
For us I think if big Neil gives it one more lash and can stay injury free then we can realistically aim for a semi final appearance. Our trouble has always been that we only have one Michael Murphy. With big Neil injured last year it meant we needed Murphy's physicality and influence around the middle. But we also need the same in the full forward line. However, if Gallagher is fit this year it allows us the option of alternating the two between midfield and full forward. This, obviously isn't a long term solution. But we do have two quality young midfielders coming through in Míchéal Carroll and Jason McGee. It will probably take them a couple of years to fully develop physically and get to the pitch of senior inter county football. The early signs are very promising though. Lockjaw (Donegal) - Posts: 9136 - 09/11/2016 12:57:55 1932994 Link 0 |
riverboys (Mayo) - Posts: 1389 - 09/11/2016 13:47:59 1933014 Link 0 |
Cheer up. The rain never dampens spirits in the West
tiobraid (Tipperary) - Posts: 4119 - 09/11/2016 14:03:18 1933023 Link 0 |
things 2017 will bring : perfect10 (Wexford) - Posts: 3929 - 10/11/2016 16:05:58 1933371 Link 1 |
Well I suppose from a Meath perspective there is huge optimism and a sense of great anticipation regarding what Andy McEntee will bring to a talented (albeit seriously underachieving) group of players. royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 10/11/2016 16:52:04 1933382 Link 2 |
Hurling : Avoiding relegation would appear a miracle at this stage. Honestly cannot see any chance of improvement the way things are going at moment.Hope I'm wrong. Dubh_linn (Dublin) - Posts: 2312 - 10/11/2016 17:16:06 1933392 Link 0 |
new management in both hurlers and footballers for the green army - hopefully an upturn in fortunes janesboro (Limerick) - Posts: 1502 - 10/11/2016 17:26:52 1933395 Link 0 |
the last all ireland could have easily have been waterford v galway...as you rightly said waterford beat themselves v kk and galway could have beat tipp on another day...ive a feeling this upcoming championship will be the best one of recent years.....tipp kilkenny id say will have it put up to them by waterford clare galway - going on waterfords minor and u21 success in recent years and our progression to semi finals at senior level, i have to think we will get to the all ireland final this year. eitherway i think its gonna be a cracker juniorjudge (Waterford) - Posts: 383 - 10/11/2016 20:59:32 1933445 Link 0 |
there cant be too much expectancy put on mcentee...meath has to be looked at as a 5 year plan. i agree promotion in the league would be good start...last 8 though, from what ive seen in last few years, will be hard this campaign. awful shame about conor nash going to oz.
juniorjudge (Waterford) - Posts: 383 - 10/11/2016 21:04:32 1933446 Link 0 |
Oh no. Not another post from Meath telling us all about the coming Meath team. We've been listening to this for ten years now. Face it lads you are not even a top ten team. Do something to bridge that gap and then maybe you might be considered worthy of a mention
mayotyroneman (Tyrone) - Posts: 1821 - 10/11/2016 21:28:25 1933453 Link 0 |
We a bit like Tyrone then. I guess
royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 10/11/2016 21:43:08 1933458 Link 0 |
First off, huge shame about Nash, but the guy has to take this opportunity, I wish him well in his endeavours. We have a fair shout at gettin to Las 12 , after that we will have to see Andy will be given time, it may take him 3/5 years to achieve but he must be given time. That been said I think the improvement will start next year. royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 10/11/2016 21:47:00 1933460 Link 1 |
sure all joking aside it has too....it cant get worse!!! meath should be consistently in leinster finals...there better than kildare and anything else leinster has to offer...but it will take a while to get there and your right about nash...dont blame the boy at all but its a pity for the county to be missing out.
juniorjudge (Waterford) - Posts: 383 - 10/11/2016 22:30:18 1933470 Link 0 |
Should they though? I've seen nothing from Meath the last two years to suggest that. They have produced little to nothing in club or underage the last number of years to suggest that. Maybe on ok minor team but even from the team that ambushed Dublin with 5 goals a few years ago...have they one forward available now who would have gotten into that forward line? It remains to be seen but I'd suggest Meath need a 10 year plan at a minimum and a complete restructuring of their grass roots. Having said that Meath people might be able to shine more light on the work that is currently going on because they must have taken their eye completely off the ball for a number of years. Personally and with a relatively poor club structure I think Tipp are in a better position purely down to their Development squads over the past 10 years or more. tiobraid (Tipperary) - Posts: 4119 - 11/11/2016 09:27:25 1933508 Link 0 |
From a Wee County point of view coming up from division four this year, keep our place in division three next year would be the main goal. In the Championship wee have Wicklow and then the winners play Meath. A good run in the championship would be winning two matches in a row in Leinster for the first time since 2010. Dublin is the other side of the draw and with Kildare, Meath and Laois on our side all of them will be fancying their chances of reaching the Leinster final. As Johnny Logan would sing about Louth "Whats another year?" OLLIE (Louth) - Posts: 12224 - 11/11/2016 10:42:24 1933532 Link 1 |
I think 3 in a row will be too much of a stretch for this Dublin team. I do think they'll make the final unless Tyrone improve and catch them in the semi final or they get one of the tougher teams in the quarter finals. But with Kerry and Mayo looking set to make the semi finals on the other side of the draw I don't see much stopping Dublin getting to the final. keithlemon (Australia) - Posts: 920 - 11/11/2016 11:11:54 1933537 Link 0 |
Honestly 3 in a row is a bit of a stretch for us next year so you'd have to be looking at kerry Mayo or Tyrone and a maybe for Donegal. clondalkindub (Dublin) - Posts: 9926 - 11/11/2016 11:27:42 1933541 Link 0 |
If kerry start draughting in their minors asap, then they may not stop the dubs next year, but the year after they are in with a shout. There is only one way of winning at this level anymore, and that is with your very best panel. Kerry have a few older lads on their books that they are being loyal to.. That is fair enough considering their service, but they are simply not good enough to keep up with the dubs. Donegalman (None) - Posts: 3830 - 11/11/2016 11:34:21 1933542 Link 0 |
...as you rightly said waterford beat themselves v kk ... Cockney_Cat (UK) - Posts: 2466 - 11/11/2016 12:23:17 1933551 Link 0 |