Westmeath minor manager Tom Carr believes that the county's supporters can play a big part in their Leinster MFC clash against Leinster champions Kildare on Saturday.

The sides meet in a repeat of last year's Leinster final which Kildare won, but this time the venue is Cusack Park, Mullingar and Carr is confident that if a large crowd turns out to support the side, then it will be a massive boost for the players.

"It can be an absolute blessing when your supporters come out in force and get behind the team. But it can possibly have a negative impact if the stands are half empty and there's little or no vocal encouragement," Carr told the Westmeath Independent.

"The minor team has had reasonable support in recent years but unlike counties such as Dublin and Mayo, Westmeath supporters seem to come and go depending on results at any give time.

"I suppose that's the case in any part of the world but I would hope Westmeath people will be inclined to give this group of players a chance and their support at the weekend, because it would be a great help to the lads." Tweet

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