Armagh V Laois = Draw

Donegal v Meath = Donegal

Galway v Down = Down

Monaghan v Louth = Monaghan

Htaem (Meath) - Posts: 8657 - 07/03/2014 16:28:45    1556295

Donegal & Laois for me still, more so now after round 3.

Laois to beat Armagh and keep the pressure on the nordies.

Donegal to beat Meath by a similar margin as last weeks win over Monaghan.

Galway and Down could be much closer than many people expect.Down will win narrowly.

Monaghan won't get it as easy as Down did last week, Louth can be dangerous when nothing is expected from them. Anything other than a convincing Monaghan win would be a shock for most, but maybe not to some of Louth's faithful followers.

THE_SNAPPER (Louth) - Posts: 2019 - 07/03/2014 19:13:44    1556357

To be honest with the whole thing, I expected Meath to progress this year. Shocked so far really! Was looking forward to this match more than most but in fairness I still think they have a big game in them. One thing's for certain, they don't want to be playing Division 3 next year again and that's why I wouldn't go saying Donegal -10 and all that! Far from it,, could be closer than most think. I reckon that Meath have a point to prove and will throw everything, kitchen sick and all at us this Sunday. It'll be interesting!

By the way Royaldunne take yourself and the family to a good restaurant and order the Donegal Seafood Chowder! It's world famous man ;-)

wile_man_sir (Donegal) - Posts: 150 - 07/03/2014 20:25:23    1556387

Armagh to edge out laois by a point. Not much between these two.
Donegal way ahead of an abysmal Meath team. Donegal by 11 pts.
Down will travel to galway and come away with a 6pt win. Galway very poor.
Finally Monaghan to be strong for Louth by 7pts

mayotyroneman (Tyrone) - Posts: 1821 - 07/03/2014 20:47:13    1556389

Louth by four

Midlu1 (Louth) - Posts: 790 - 07/03/2014 20:52:42    1556394

wile_man_sir

I see where you're coming from talking down Donegal's chances of a big win and talking Meath up a bit, I'd probably be doing the same if the shoe was on the other foot but in all honesty this Meath team just ain't up to it. All us Royals are hoping that there's a serious sting left in the tail but realistically we'll be looking for points elsewhere, the last 2 defeats have completely burst our balloons.

Htaem (Meath) - Posts: 8657 - 07/03/2014 21:07:01    1556403

Not hoping for a lot in Ballybofey tomorrow, could be on for a trouncing. Would be happy with a moral victory of sorts, the kind the Ireland rugby team seemed to get annually against France a few years ago, where a massive comeback drops just short, and everyone gives their all.

Also can we retire the phrase "x are at their most dangerous when written off" thats trotted out whenever the underdog for a match is mentioned? I have seen it applied to every single county at this stage, its basicaly meaningless. Coupled with the fact that in reality 9 times out of 10 the written off team loses, they're written off for a reason.

CastleBravo (Meath) - Posts: 1681 - 08/03/2014 12:14:24    1556497

CastleBravo

I agree with you in part, in that I also don't buy into the 'x are at their best when written off', as you said the favourite wins way more often than not in those circumstances. I won't be happy with a moral victory though, I can't stand moral victories because they amount to nothing more than what they are = defeats.

Htaem (Meath) - Posts: 8657 - 08/03/2014 12:41:50    1556503

I think the Meath "tail' has more of a curl in it than a "sting"at this stage

nemlodoak (Meath) - Posts: 170 - 08/03/2014 14:58:22    1556553

Wise man sir. Indeed I'll try it this eve. Well over half way to Donegal, stopping for bite to eat and watching the rugby. Gotto agree with hhtaem again, we'll be called same poster if this continues man:). Hate moral victories. They mean nothing , see no difference between them and a hiding.
I'll continue on my journey and I can't wait to taste the chowder this evening, could be highlight of the weekend.

royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 08/03/2014 15:02:19    1556554

Lol, Enjoy lad. Just looked at the odds on an Ulster clean sweep this wkend. 113/1. Crazy bet but worth 2 quid surely!

wile_man_sir (Donegal) - Posts: 150 - 08/03/2014 15:57:20    1556578

Royal, I noted from an earlier post this week that you were travelling to ballybofey for the weekend, for this reason I thought I had encountered you earlier in me elhinneys as I spotted an over optimistic Meath fan proudly decked out in his Meath jersey, then again I know there is more than one optimistic Meath man in town for the weekend, enjoy the chowder and hospitality of the villa rose or jacksons, could be a long night for you followed by an even longer day tomorrow, Donegal by 5-7 points, up tir conaill

ben1977 (Donegal) - Posts: 364 - 08/03/2014 16:09:26    1556585

lads are we getting carried away here,Meath will not be as easy as people think,ok things are not going to good for Meath at the minute,and they will have nothing to lose,i believe we will win but we will fight to the last minute,any1 thinking Meath have gone away, no good team anymore well think again. good luck to the boys, Jim on sunday, welcome to Donegal , to all the Meath fans on sunday,

mchugh11 (Donegal) - Posts: 242 - 08/03/2014 16:59:31    1556607

Armagh V Laois = Narrow Armagh win

Donegal v Meath = Donegal by about 6 points

Galway v Down = Down by as much as they like

Monaghan v Louth = Monaghan to win pulling up

Mr_Pundit (UK) - Posts: 677 - 08/03/2014 17:55:22    1556622

mchugh11
County: Donegal
Posts: 106

1556607
lads are we getting carried away here,Meath will not be as easy as people think,ok things are not going to good for Meath at the minute,and they will have nothing to lose,i believe we will win but we will fight to the last minute,any1 thinking Meath have gone away, no good team anymore well think again. good luck to the boys, Jim on sunday, welcome to Donegal , to all the Meath fans on sunday,

I agree. I watched the highlights of the Armagh v Meath game, and Armagh were fortunate that game wasn't over at half time. Meath have a strong running game, however their biggest weakness during the National League has been their defensive setup.
Meath to date have been leaking a lot of scores, but I expect them to rectify this before summer and put in a good championship.

Based on Donegal's performances to date, I would expect them to win this game. However I don't see this being a handy tie, far from it.

GaryMc82 (Derry) - Posts: 3026 - 08/03/2014 18:02:30    1556626

Can't see Down doing to Galway what they did to Louth or anything near it for that matter.

Down are a nice team but I feel the Louth result is not a true reflection of how good Down are.

How many times have you seen teams score for fun when the other team was just going through when all they wanted was to get off the park showered, dried and home.

Down did just that last week against Louth, Benny Counlter came on well into the second half and scored two goals for fun.

Yes Down did work hard early in the game to put the game beyond Louth's reach, long before the first half whistle was sounded the game was over as a contest. The second half of the game was no contest and frankly I seen nothing on Saturday last to suggest that Down are going to be a force to be reckoned with from here on.

Louth were awful truly awful not Down's fault I know but people shouldn't read too much into Down's winning margin is all I'll say.

THE_SNAPPER (Louth) - Posts: 2019 - 08/03/2014 18:27:23    1556631

Great food and lovely people, not one snide comment from anyone even though I'm wearing mr tayto. Great welcome, everyone wants to talk about match,; elder one will mind little ones as myself and herself go down for a glass or two. Regardless of result got to say Donegal fans have gone up hugely in my estimation.

royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 08/03/2014 19:04:04    1556644

As a Meath man living in Donegal meetings like this are always ones to look forward too, I look forward to a good game and hopefully a good outcome, safe travelling to all the loyal Meath supporters travelling tonight or tomorrow, I'm sure we will all find each other tomorrow

Richieq (Meath) - Posts: 3748 - 08/03/2014 19:34:32    1556656

THE_SNAPPER
County: Louth
Posts: 1166

1556631 Louth were awful truly awful not Down's fault I know but people shouldn't read too much into Down's winning margin is all I'll say.

Whats the inside Story with Louth so far The Snapper? I would have expected them to cause Down major headaches last week, but that really was far from happening.

Can you see Louth beating Monaghan or Donegal?

GaryMc82 (Derry) - Posts: 3026 - 08/03/2014 19:35:33    1556657

Expect a tighter round of games this weekend,We are'nt at full strenght yet but with Conor McManus,Kieran Hughes and Jack McCarron up front we should be able to stay ahead of Louth.

Armagh by 1

Donegal by 5

Galway by 1

Monaghan by 2

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hardcore (Monaghan) - Posts: 1366 - 08/03/2014 19:37:21    1556658