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Replying To Westmeath213:  "He did finish it but he was hobbling around the place and couldn't put much pressure on his foot at all but that point he kicked at the end hobbling up the pitch shows what it means to him the minute he kicked it over he fell to the ground though the physio told him to come off too . He was no doubt the difference though .
Coughlan was a big threat before tang were reduced to 14 which was the biggest turning point he is a big player for tang of there to stay up no question about that Shane Hanley was immense for tang running rings around ex county player Noel mulligan."
Fair enough. That doesn't sound good. Hopefully it's nothing too serious. What happened him exactly? I know there was a red card out of the challenge where he was down for a while.

mintyfresh (Westmeath) - Posts: 211 - 18/07/2022 17:10:53    2432789

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Replying To Bruno@1:  "According to 1 or 2 Caulry people last night-it was tactical!!-whoever is making those tactics needs their heafs examined.!!"
I wouldn't pass too much remarks on those 1 or 2 from Caulry.

mintyfresh (Westmeath) - Posts: 211 - 18/07/2022 17:11:55    2432791

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Great to have championship action back and the buzz and debate it brings. Was in the park Saturday and Sunday, impressive win for St Marys on Saturday, they'll be in the shake up in a few weeks. The Ballymore Ballynacargy game beforehand was poor fare, Ballynacargy particularly bad, can't see either of these qualifying.
Kinnegad will indeed be kicking themselves for not getting somethings out of what was a good competitive game. St Lomans cantered to victory without having to fire on all cylinders, and as others already alluded to here, some of the Caulry representatives did the clubs reputation no favours with their antics.
Reports I heard from elsewhere and Garrycastle showed decent form against an improved Shamrocks, Tyrrellspass comfortable against a disappointing Rosemount. Didn't hear much about the other 2 games in senior but Athlone will be happy to start with a win.
Castledaly and Shandonagh were easy winners and not troubled much by all accounts, Tubberclaire apparently very impressive against a poor enough Kilbeggan, surprise win for CFCW, didn't hear any reports from that one or how it played out.
St Joseph's reportedly finished strong against Bunbrosna who I believe were leading the game throughout until the last ten minutes, Multy had a double score win whilst not having it all their own way over a gamey Ballycomoyle who by account missed a lot of scoring opportunities including a penalty. Worrying for Multy I hear Ronan Wallace went off injured with a bad injury, possibly broken collarbone, can anyone confirm? Paul's and Ballinagore a tight close affair but dour enough apparently.
Roll on midweek… it's mad that in the space of a couple of days that some teams could be in a huge position for qualification with 2 wins and others looking bleak should they have 2 losses. In saying that, the schedule being put on the players over this 2 week period is a bit mad and you'd have to wonder what those in the county board are thinking when making these decisions.

CleanShoulder (Westmeath) - Posts: 270 - 18/07/2022 18:26:50    2432805

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Replying To Jack_Sparrow:  "In the junior 1 I heard St Joseph's had a great comeback win over Bun and Paul's beat Ballinagore. Multy had to fight hard to beat Ballycomoyle. Multy seem to have had a big changeover of players. This group looks wide open already"
Heard that Ronan Wallace was forced off with a nasty looking injury, any confirmation of this?

CleanShoulder (Westmeath) - Posts: 270 - 18/07/2022 18:30:31    2432806

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Replying To Claretandblue:  "The carry on by the Caulry club and their manager yesterday evening was childish at best and ignorant at worst. Three late changes with entire full forward line on subs' bench including two county panellists. Then all three introduced within 30 mins. Their manager red carded again but refusing to leave sideline and then a half time break of easily 16-17 mins, possibly 20. Manager eventually persuaded to leave sideline by team captain. All that and Loman's cruised to victory. How does the Caulry club executive stand over or condone this behaviour? Caulry have made great strides on and off the field in recent years and are consistently good at underage level as a sole club. Last evening's carry on doesn't present the club in a good light."
What's new about this Caulry managers behaviour ?? It's a disgrace to watch.
Last year was he not also red carded in a championship game ?
Every game he constantly berates the referee involved.
Co board need to step up with suspension or stop lecturing clubs about match day protocols. Or are the afraid of the media attention it may bring .

yellowboy (Westmeath) - Posts: 80 - 19/07/2022 07:55:08    2432831

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Predictions for this weeks SFC

Rosemount v Killucan- Killucan by 2
Kinnegad v Mullingar Shamrocks- Kinnegad by 3
Garrycastle v Caulry- Garrycastle by 6
Lomans v The Downs- Lomans by 2
Athlone v Moate All Whites- Moate by 1
Tyrrellspass v Tang- Tyrrellspass by 5

GAAHQ1 (Westmeath) - Posts: 4 - 19/07/2022 09:42:36    2432847

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Replying To CleanShoulder:  "Heard that Ronan Wallace was forced off with a nasty looking injury, any confirmation of this?"
I heard it was his brother

Jack_Sparrow (Westmeath) - Posts: 1016 - 19/07/2022 13:04:41    2432917

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I agree the scheduling is crazy but it is as per 1 of the 2 options agreed at start of the year. The option now in place did allow for us getting to the Tailteann Cup final and 1 mid week game in each championship was stated. The main reasons I assume is to allow for the Leinster club championships pencilled in for 23rd Oct. However in the recent draw WH clubs get a bye and are not out until 5/6th November. Our county finals in football are down for 9th Oct. So in hindsight and we can't blame the CB for the heat wave but certainly it could have been tweaked and the lack of flexibility is a pity. Maybe you'd have lads cribbing if they did change saying they booked holidays or whatever based on the 2 options agreed at start of the year.
Still absolutely crackers that Killucan are Rosemount are out again, 2 days after their first round fixture on Sunday.
The dual player gets a raw deal without question.
But on the plus side, absolutely great to have the full championships back in all grades.
Lots of cancellations at U19 but that's a whole different story, timing is wrong but when is a good time ? The bigger story is the U18/U21 issue which I think needs to be revisited.

BigSur (Westmeath) - Posts: 1130 - 19/07/2022 13:17:30    2432923

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I watched Tubberclare play kilbeggan and were impressive enough and a relatively new looking team, in saying that kilbeggan looked poor and posed no threat. The second game was much closer and CFCW we're a decent watch and played an interesting system. Maryland on the other hand when I saw who they had togged out were shocking, K Martin didn't get a kick of it, McCormack looked disinterested only for Joe Harte they hadn't nothing in the form of attack. Finea are a team to watch but depends a lot on the hurling.
I also watched Tang vs Athlone, Tang could have won this but played a lot of inexperienced players ,one big big thing is the young corner forward I heard he was the younger Hanley posed a real threat and Athlone couldn't handle him.Athlone won't win anything anytime soon on that viewing.

PowellJohn (Westmeath) - Posts: 95 - 19/07/2022 19:05:21    2433009

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Replying To BigSur:  "I agree the scheduling is crazy but it is as per 1 of the 2 options agreed at start of the year. The option now in place did allow for us getting to the Tailteann Cup final and 1 mid week game in each championship was stated. The main reasons I assume is to allow for the Leinster club championships pencilled in for 23rd Oct. However in the recent draw WH clubs get a bye and are not out until 5/6th November. Our county finals in football are down for 9th Oct. So in hindsight and we can't blame the CB for the heat wave but certainly it could have been tweaked and the lack of flexibility is a pity. Maybe you'd have lads cribbing if they did change saying they booked holidays or whatever based on the 2 options agreed at start of the year.
Still absolutely crackers that Killucan are Rosemount are out again, 2 days after their first round fixture on Sunday.
The dual player gets a raw deal without question.
But on the plus side, absolutely great to have the full championships back in all grades.
Lots of cancellations at U19 but that's a whole different story, timing is wrong but when is a good time ? The bigger story is the U18/U21 issue which I think needs to be revisited."
In fairness they released the master fixture list which was agreed at the start of the year and stuck by it. That is what you want.

However, it really frustrates me that they can't release the days & times for all the group stage games in advance. There is no reason this can't be done and it would make a huge difference to players trying to plan their life outside of football.

For me, there are too many championship matches which puts severe pressue on dual players. 5 group games in is too many and is always going to lead to scheduling difficulties. I think the option of 3 groups of 4 should be seriously looked at again for next year.

ondeball (Westmeath) - Posts: 120 - 20/07/2022 08:37:01    2433031

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Killucan going well in second group based on results, three points out of four is a fine start, looks like a tight group with Rosemount already out of contention and struggling based on results.

Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 1489 - 20/07/2022 10:33:10    2433057

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Was in Cusack Park last night for Killucan v Rosemount.
Not a great game, lots of mistakes and Killucan were comfortable winners in the end 3-11, 0-10.
I think Rosemount only led at one stage in the game, maybe middle of the 1st half.
First half was tight enough until Killucan got a well worked goal just before the break from the impressive Hill to lead 1-8, 0-6 at HT. Rosemount could only muster 4 points in the 2nd half compared to 2-3 for the winners. Carberry and Boidu are big losses for the Roses in fairness. No sign of Israel Ilunga.
Killucan have a nice mix of youth and experience. Keyes, Hill, Clarke up front, Leech at midfield and Smyth at full back all have great futures ahead you'd expect.
Early days but not looking good for Rosemount to survive. Probably between themselves and Tang.
Bottom team go down unless there are 2 teams tied on points which will cause a play off.

BigSur (Westmeath) - Posts: 1130 - 20/07/2022 10:53:50    2433065

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tickets (Donegal) - Posts: 76 - 20/07/2022 10:59:27    2433073

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Replying To Claretandblue:  "Killucan going well in second group based on results, three points out of four is a fine start, looks like a tight group with Rosemount already out of contention and struggling based on results."
A very good result for Killucan to back up their win against Moate. They are some club to hold their own in senior football year in year out despite plying their trade in Division 3 of the league and with football realistically playing second fiddle to a lot of their players who are predominantly hurlers. They could very well get two wins out of their last three games against Athlone, Tang and Tyrrelspass which would be enough for a top two spot and a quarter final

mintyfresh (Westmeath) - Posts: 211 - 20/07/2022 11:00:18    2433075

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Replying To Claretandblue:  "Killucan going well in second group based on results, three points out of four is a fine start, looks like a tight group with Rosemount already out of contention and struggling based on results."
Not really surprising, They have some great young footballers. Interesting to see if they can keep it up when the Hurling starts.

Rosemount in real trouble. Tang / Rosemount game later in the championship already looks like the match that will decide who goes down.

Tyrrellspass to win all 5 games if they can keep key players fit.

I feel Killucan are the strongest for 2nd but with hurling matches coming thick and fast it looks like the winner of the Athlone/Moate match tomorrow will be favorites to finish 2nd.

Temple56 (Westmeath) - Posts: 386 - 20/07/2022 11:56:37    2433103

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I have to say the standard of officiating in our county is worrying. Luckily we came out the right side of a moment of madness from the referee in a tight game vs ballycomile. I had it as a draw game myself to find out we had won by 3. Im not sure how he could be 3 scores wrong but As they say don't look a gift horse in the mouth

Bunbros11 (Westmeath) - Posts: 67 - 20/07/2022 13:05:49    2433122

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Replying To ondeball:  "In fairness they released the master fixture list which was agreed at the start of the year and stuck by it. That is what you want.

However, it really frustrates me that they can't release the days & times for all the group stage games in advance. There is no reason this can't be done and it would make a huge difference to players trying to plan their life outside of football.

For me, there are too many championship matches which puts severe pressue on dual players. 5 group games in is too many and is always going to lead to scheduling difficulties. I think the option of 3 groups of 4 should be seriously looked at again for next year."
The CCC have said "they get 9 or 10 days notice, that's enough for them." Incredibly disrespectful. Every other county seems to be able to release exact times & dates for all group games.

Wmeath2 (Westmeath) - Posts: 176 - 20/07/2022 15:10:17    2433165

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Replying To mintyfresh:  "A very good result for Killucan to back up their win against Moate. They are some club to hold their own in senior football year in year out despite plying their trade in Division 3 of the league and with football realistically playing second fiddle to a lot of their players who are predominantly hurlers. They could very well get two wins out of their last three games against Athlone, Tang and Tyrrelspass which would be enough for a top two spot and a quarter final"
Killucan drew with Moate. A facile win against Rosemount who are in big trouble now. Young Devin Hill playing very well scoring 1-5.

The_Fonz (Westmeath) - Posts: 213 - 20/07/2022 17:00:27    2433216

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Replying To The_Fonz:  "Killucan drew with Moate. A facile win against Rosemount who are in big trouble now. Young Devin Hill playing very well scoring 1-5."
I read that score wrong. Still, a good result with a win and a draw so far

mintyfresh (Westmeath) - Posts: 211 - 20/07/2022 19:28:54    2433245

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Some scoreline at half time in The Downs- Lomans match. Downs winning 3.8 to 4 pts

mintyfresh (Westmeath) - Posts: 211 - 20/07/2022 20:16:17    2433250

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