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Happy with team. Might be couple of changes, but I wouldn't be hot up over team starting, its a 21 man game. Everton is vital, look Rory had 2 great sub games when he started a bit flat, I think Andy realises there might be a yellow card or two early on and brin will be brought on, jones is obviously the worry royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 07/07/2017 10:48:44 2011864 Link
Replying To bert09: "Toher to start instead of Jones" yeah that would be a worry for me to be honest. ziggy32001 (Meath) - Posts: 8354 - 07/07/2017 10:53:44 2011873 Link
Replying To nobull456: "just listened to Bernard Flynn on Highland radio Donegal.. could not disagree with anything he said ....particularily "" trow away the shackles , confidence and fear etc......very honest.....gives us a chance...Well worth a listen" And will Fylnn stand by Andy and the team if they got destroyed playing like that ?? bobkarlgees (Meath) - Posts: 1263 - 07/07/2017 11:41:39 2011892 Link
Replying To bobkarlgees: "And will Fylnn stand by Andy and the team if they got destroyed playing like that ??" You probably need to listen to the full interview. In fairness it wasnt put as simply as that. He did talk about shortage of players etc nobull456 (Meath) - Posts: 1224 - 07/07/2017 12:33:29 2011923 Link
Can't complain about the home draw. Would put Donegal 5 point favourites in this game. Meath are better than they showed so hopefully it will be ok Saturday in front of the home Crowd. Meathmen (Meath) - Posts: 73 - 07/07/2017 12:35:04 2011925 Link
Replying To nobull456: "just listened to Bernard Flynn on Highland radio Donegal.. could not disagree with anything he said ....particularily "" trow away the shackles , confidence and fear etc......very honest.....gives us a chance...Well worth a listen" Just as well Andy is in the driving seat and not Bernie! bert09 (Meath) - Posts: 1790 - 07/07/2017 12:36:14 2011927 Link
Replying To bobkarlgees: "And will Fylnn stand by Andy and the team if they got destroyed playing like that ??" I understand "trow away the shackles" as letting go of mental inhibitions particularily fear , rather than letting go entirely of plans and tactics. I dont think anyone suggests that. nobull456 (Meath) - Posts: 1224 - 07/07/2017 12:47:36 2011937 Link
Replying To bobkarlgees: "Happy enough with same team as last. we have options on the bench. I have a sneaky feeling we can just about edge it. if we do it will be a massive win." Jones will start on looked good last week until he got dead leg reckon that should be sorted. BTW did anyone notice how big he looked v Sligo while he looked like a school boy v Kildare. Have a feeling D Tobin may start instead of Harnan something I would not agree with but I do think Tobin deserves a starting spot. I have a feeling Newman could also start with lenehan or S Tobin loosing out lenihan most likely as at least Tobin scored a few late on Brownepat (Meath) - Posts: 532 - 07/07/2017 13:20:55 2011959 Link
Bit disappointed but not surprised by the team selection if that's the 15 that start on the day. I guess the only shining light for me is that the team that finishes the game should be stronger with Conlon, Newman, Donnacha Tobin and Thomas O'Reilly to come off the bench. Just hope it's not beyond us by then because a repeat of the Sligo display won't see us in the contest with 15/20 mins to go. MarkMyWords (Meath) - Posts: 498 - 07/07/2017 13:41:29 2011972 Link
Replying To bobkarlgees: "And will Fylnn stand by Andy and the team if they got destroyed playing like that ??" Flynn said the exact same about Westmeath before they played dubs, honestly people in wm are furious with him. His have a cut attitude was listened to. royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 07/07/2017 14:06:39 2011983 Link
Replying To Brownepat: "Jones will start on looked good last week until he got dead leg reckon that should be sorted. BTW did anyone notice how big he looked v Sligo while he looked like a school boy v Kildare. Have a feeling D Tobin may start instead of Harnan something I would not agree with but I do think Tobin deserves a starting spot. I have a feeling Newman could also start with lenehan or S Tobin loosing out lenihan most likely as at least Tobin scored a few late on" Lenihan going no where ! grahamc9897 (Meath) - Posts: 1174 - 07/07/2017 14:07:10 2011985 Link
I'd envisage a couple of changes alright, sure he named the same team for the sligo match as started v kildare. This is the same team that started v Sligo.. I could see Conlon in for Power and Tobin in for Shane McEntee. Ruairi O'Coileain could drop out too But as someone said we finished with a stronger team with Newman and Tobin joined by Conlon and O'Reilly.. thats how Dublin have leaped ahead by having a stronger 15 finishing the matches than starts. Have my two tickets for it anyways so hopefully the weather holds up and myself and the oul fella enjoy a good game. brian (Meath) - Posts: 1954 - 07/07/2017 14:11:04 2011989 Link
Has Brian Sheridan been Dropped ?? grahamc9897 (Meath) - Posts: 1174 - 07/07/2017 14:12:22 2011991 Link
Replying To nobull456: "I understand "trow away the shackles" as letting go of mental inhibitions particularily fear , rather than letting go entirely of plans and tactics. I dont think anyone suggests that." Yeah, actually listened to it. I think he means we need to get Biggie COS ROC Keoghan fired up and running at Donegal. Rather than a system change. I hope we got a plan to deal with Murphy ? Hope he not left one on one with Mc Gill or anyone for that matter. bobkarlgees (Meath) - Posts: 1263 - 07/07/2017 14:32:08 2011997 Link
Replying To royaldunne: "Flynn said the exact same about Westmeath before they played dubs, honestly people in wm are furious with him. His have a cut attitude was listened to." Year sure if they played defensive the would have only lost by 20 points !! And they would have said why didn't we have a go !! Westmeath wouldnt have won in a million years ! Can't win either way !! grahamc9897 (Meath) - Posts: 1174 - 07/07/2017 14:54:48 2012006 Link
more worried about mcbreaty than murphy tbh. ziggy32001 (Meath) - Posts: 8354 - 07/07/2017 15:15:34 2012019 Link
Replying To Brownepat: "Jones will start on looked good last week until he got dead leg reckon that should be sorted. BTW did anyone notice how big he looked v Sligo while he looked like a school boy v Kildare. Have a feeling D Tobin may start instead of Harnan something I would not agree with but I do think Tobin deserves a starting spot. I have a feeling Newman could also start with lenehan or S Tobin loosing out lenihan most likely as at least Tobin scored a few late on" thought jones hurt his ankle? ziggy32001 (Meath) - Posts: 8354 - 07/07/2017 15:21:19 2012023 Link
Getting near now lads. Ideally I would love to see us winning ball around the middle and raining balls into Murphy at the edge of your square but that's a fanciful notion. Up here, we really have no idea what kind of performance to expect. Anything like we've seen in the last two games will lead to a Meath win. But the eternal optimist in me is hoping that we can deliver a performance that I know our players are capable of. If we can get Ryan McHugh knifing through your defensive lines it'd be a good start! Anyways, enjoy the game and may the best team win. Lockjaw (Donegal) - Posts: 9136 - 07/07/2017 15:42:52 2012037 Link
As everyone has said its about the panel of players. Not who start.s. Each must be as good as what they replacing. Far too long has our bench been our weak link, not this week. Have faith we can and we will win this. royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 07/07/2017 16:20:04 2012053 Link
Replying To Lockjaw: "Getting near now lads. Ideally I would love to see us winning ball around the middle and raining balls into Murphy at the edge of your square but that's a fanciful notion. Up here, we really have no idea what kind of performance to expect. Anything like we've seen in the last two games will lead to a Meath win. But the eternal optimist in me is hoping that we can deliver a performance that I know our players are capable of. If we can get Ryan McHugh knifing through your defensive lines it'd be a good start! Anyways, enjoy the game and may the best team win." May the best team win indeed (Meath hopefully) But safe journey to you all on your travels to navan royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 07/07/2017 16:42:36 2012061 Link