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Delighted to see Seanan Baker back on a pitch again-another young lad who has had his fair share of injuries

Bruno@1 (Westmeath) - Posts: 321 - 01/05/2026 16:35:46    2670236

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Replying To Meridian:  "Apart from a few positional differences you nearly had it Mick. One big change though is Danny McC was left out in favour of Senan Baker. I don't agree with that change but there you go. Other will agree with it.

I have nothing personal against Senan Baker but for me he just hasn't been doing it for Westmeath at this level and I am very surprised he is back in. I hope he proves me wrong."
Its touch and go with mattie whittaker. I'm led to believe he was named for the match programme

mickcunningham (Westmeath) - Posts: 1971 - 01/05/2026 18:24:29    2670250

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An absolute massive opportunity for Senan. He is good enough and it's up to him to take this chance. A very young full forward line. Hopefully Matty is fit enough to start and play the full match.
Very tough to be facing Kildare without Luke, Lynam & Sam Smyth. All starters obviously if fit.

I hope to see a packed Westmeath crowd in O'Connor Park to drive on the lads.

Matthew (None) - Posts: 1120 - 01/05/2026 19:45:16    2670262

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Senan can be mercurial but it's a gamble. Hopefully he lights it up as he is capable of it. It should be tight. If Whitaker is fully fit we can win it. Hopefully we have a great crowd there.

Iarmhisamhi (Westmeath) - Posts: 51 - 01/05/2026 21:57:16    2670292

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Would imagine Senan is in for free taking as much as anything, hasn't produced his best in a long time been unlucky with injuries too. Hopefully he delivers, tough ask to come in from the cold like that

Bluelake (Westmeath) - Posts: 359 - 02/05/2026 12:54:14    2670343

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Good luck to all tomorrow. Our need is great. For that reason I think we will win

mickcunningham (Westmeath) - Posts: 1971 - 02/05/2026 14:46:02    2670362

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waking up today and hard not to be full of hope for the players and management
they put a lot of work in all year and twould be great to see some rewards for their efforts
certainly well able to get the result today
best wishes to luke for his recovery
he's a superb ambassador for himself and our gaa community
Iarmhí abú

d7h (Westmeath) - Posts: 33 - 03/05/2026 09:06:48    2670557

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