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Upforthegame23 (Westmeath) - Posts: 19 - 24/03/2023 17:42:56 2466339 Link 0 |
Good to get a win today without a number of key players , albeit the game was a dead rubber! No Heslin, Duncan, connellan or Harte togged . O'Toole, and McCartan the standouts for me . O'Toole in particular worked incredibly hard . Luke Loughlin was also lively and got some nice scores . Hopefully we can catch Louth on the hop who you'd think Will go into the championship game hot favourites . Lakecounty94 (Westmeath) - Posts: 37 - 26/03/2023 20:05:37 2466888 Link 0 |
Challenge game intensity today, Tipp were very poor, Power has a job on his hands to make them competitive. Cannot understand Trevor Martin sitting in the stand for seven league games without seeing a minutes action, surely such a key position needs competition, an injury to Jason Daly and we have a keeper whose untried at this level. Hurling manager played the sub keeper last week in a dead rubber game, Andy McCormack subbed at half time, harshly in my view. Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 941 - 26/03/2023 21:06:02 2466912 Link 1 |
the best entertainment i had in a long time . oh sorry im not talking about the so called league game . oh no the interval match with the young children . the determination and intensity was a joy to behold . well done to all involved. as for the league game no comment needed
mickcunningham (Westmeath) - Posts: 1642 - 27/03/2023 09:13:33 2466973 Link 1 |
Very poor from both sides in the first half yesterday-no intensity-20 yards forward then 10 backwards-30 yards sideways then backwards again-how they even managed to score 3 pts each was a wonder.Much better second half from Westmeath but still a bit sluggish but a win is a win whoever the opposition.Agree I thought more squad players would get a full game and Martin should definately have played in goal-hard on him.Andy McCormack going off at half time was harsh unless he was injured but he was on a yellow card.I would give us a fair chance against Louth if we play a fast open game-all Mickey Hartes teams are set up defencesively -we just need to find a way to open them up-we have the players to do it. [email protected] (Westmeath) - Posts: 78 - 27/03/2023 10:32:00 2466990 Link 0 |
Very poor league, Lost 3 games to Ulster teams when the going gets tough this team seem to hide. Temple56 (Westmeath) - Posts: 257 - 28/03/2023 09:33:07 2467223 Link 0 |
sorry whats a summer footballer
mickcunningham (Westmeath) - Posts: 1642 - 28/03/2023 10:43:50 2467244 Link 0 |
Would have to agree. To still be stuck in div 3 is a backward step dont see any of the summer footballers mentioned above having that much of an impact that it will over turn a well drilled louth team. Hopefully heslin injury isnt too serious and can make championship.
Dazzler30 (Westmeath) - Posts: 6 - 29/03/2023 11:50:33 2467535 Link 0 |
By all accounts Heslin picked up a very significant injury in training game last week and will miss the next 6-8 weeks. Now I hope this isn't the case personally and we will see him against Louth in 4 weeks.
ear2ground (Westmeath) - Posts: 101 - 29/03/2023 12:08:40 2467540 Link 0 |
A player most seen as suited to summer playing conditions. Hard ground, fast paced games. Probably more of a thing in hurling but still relevant in football.. Ban (Westmeath) - Posts: 1334 - 29/03/2023 13:24:42 2467562 Link 0 |
...i am not sure there isn't a county footballer (or proper club footballer) that would like to be know as a 'summer player'. WH have had mixed result in Div 3 again. They have louth coming up, but are no world beaters and the all irl series. Heslin is a worry with Louth a little over 3 weeks away. Laker1500 (Westmeath) - Posts: 11 - 29/03/2023 15:39:07 2467617 Link 0 |
Not good ,what injury has John? Dessie says the lads need time to recuperate before championship but not a lot of time between now and Louth . Who are the other players carrying knocks?
A_Chairde (Westmeath) - Posts: 59 - 31/03/2023 12:03:49 2467954 Link 0 |
Could be to do with breeding , like a lot of racehorses would prefer good to firm ground over soft .
A_Chairde (Westmeath) - Posts: 59 - 31/03/2023 12:07:11 2467956 Link 0 |
Don't know much about horses. I always preferred summer conditions as I was light and fast, and short. Struggled in the heavy ground during the winter. Maybe that helps! Hopefully Heslin is OK for Louth game. This is a very tough game even if we have a full team to pick from.. Ban (Westmeath) - Posts: 1334 - 31/03/2023 13:38:52 2467979 Link 0 |