Double hop. Well maybe I should clarify. I was mainly referring to the likes of galway underage success that just doesn't seem to be getting through. I'm also aware which others might not be from outside Meath that we only had one u21 success in 90s now OK lots of that team geraghty Giles etc went on to prove they could do it at senior level. But it's the old cliche of underage doesn't mean senior will follow.
Richieq one other who's gone is Chris O'Connor and wasn't ford a sub that day in 12 ??
Anyway both counties have changed plenty since that day. What I was mainly referring to is when people say kildare have measure of Meath upto that day, very few of the team would be playing from those previous encounters and those that will, off top of my head g Reilly k Reilly keoghan Meade Menton Burke all were on the 12 victory, I guess what I was pointing out is that there will be no monkeys on the back scenarios as some were pointing out.
I see it as very evenly matched with Kildare slight fav due to Louth game. However I would caution to say that Meath were not overly impressive against Carlow and there is room for improvements in many a sector, IF that happens I can see Meath winning by a couple, but that's all.

royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 23/06/2014 09:13:43    1607420

royaldunne

I see it as very evenly matched with Kildare slight fav due to Louth game. However I would caution to say that Meath were not overly impressive against Carlow and there is room for improvements in many a sector, IF that happens I can see Meath winning by a couple, but that's all.

Yep I agree royaldunne, with everything except the last bit, since I've started my pessimistic streak after the Armagh match we haven't lost a competitive game so to keep with form my prediction is Kildare by 6 pulling up in the last 10 mins ;-)

Ah in fairness it is a tight game on paper, both sets of supporters will feel reasonably confident so it should make for an exciting game, the only real difference will simply be who performs better on the day and unfortunately I'm not clairvoyant so I haven't a clue who that's going to be.

.....but Kildare to win handy enough of course.

Htaem (Meath) - Posts: 8657 - 23/06/2014 12:05:56    1607570

Sunday can't come quick enough. Been too long since been in Croke park with Meath playing..
Bring it on . Hon the Royal.

royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 23/06/2014 12:14:22    1607578

Oh I'll be heading in early for this one, really looking forward to it actually!

realdub (Dublin) - Posts: 8808 - 23/06/2014 13:15:50    1607627

Ye it should be an interesting game, it'd be also interesting to see does either Meath or Kildare have the credentials to push their way into the chasing pack because let's face it there aren't too many overly impressive teams in Ireland other than Dublin.

Donegal and Monaghan are the only other teams to really impress so far in the championship and they came from Div2, Mayo have been steady while Cork, Kerry, Tyrone and Derry have all disappointed so far (especially Derry). So the winners of Kildare and Meath shouldn't view themselves as too far behind the chasing pack and a good win for either will do them no harm at all before the Leinster final.

Htaem (Meath) - Posts: 8657 - 23/06/2014 13:35:10    1607646

Wonder who the Dubs who arrive early on Sunday will be shouting for in the curtain raiser.??

It will be interesting to see....

Fionn (Dublin) - Posts: 4410 - 23/06/2014 14:09:20    1607686

Kildare if anyone I'd imagine Fionn.

Htaem (Meath) - Posts: 8657 - 23/06/2014 14:20:03    1607701

I think a lot of Dubs miss the huge rivalry with Meath so i think a lot them will want Meath to win

chriscart580 (Meath) - Posts: 376 - 23/06/2014 14:23:41    1607703

I'm neutral :)

realdub (Dublin) - Posts: 8808 - 23/06/2014 15:25:54    1607769

Fionn
County: Dublin
Posts: 1478

1607686
Wonder who the Dubs who arrive early on Sunday will be shouting for in the curtain raiser.??

It will be interesting to see....

The alligences of 5 or 6 persons won't worry fans of Meath or Kildare either way........

Richieq (Meath) - Posts: 3750 - 23/06/2014 15:29:28    1607772

realdub

I'm neutral :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8ws_APXilE

Htaem (Meath) - Posts: 8657 - 23/06/2014 15:36:05    1607781

Richieq
County: Meath
Posts: 1618

The alligences of 5 or 6 persons won't worry fans of Meath or Kildare either way........


Ah Richie get off your soap box will you, the sly digs you throw all the time about the Dubs or their supporters is nauseating at this stage. You never let an opportunity go by you to have a smart comment about us.

There will be plenty of Dubs in to watch that game at some stage in the proceedings.

I think a lot will shout for Kildare but some will definitely not want the Lillies to win.

Fionn (Dublin) - Posts: 4410 - 23/06/2014 16:02:51    1607812

I actually think that micko has yet to arrive on the big stage. It has been stop and start for his tenure so far. This is his chance to say he has arrived. If we don't win in tight game and go onto have good campaign then all will remain happy, however a big defeat followed by early exit then he will face questions and rightly so.
Buti think we will win and with a bit to spare.

foreverroyal (Meath) - Posts: 349 - 23/06/2014 16:09:41    1607823

foreverroyal

I think you're right, MOD has steadied the ship after the disastrous Banty era so it would be nice if we could push on from that this year, promotion was missed which was disappointing but a good championship would make up for that. I hope you're right in saying that we'll get past Kildare but even losing to them wouldn't be the end of the world provided we make the last 8, anything short of that will be disappointing though.

Still regardless of what happens this year I'd give MOD another year or 2 because we've had no stability since Boylan retired in 2005 and it's gotten us nowhere.

Htaem (Meath) - Posts: 8657 - 23/06/2014 16:22:54    1607832

Spot on Htaem.

MOD has definitely steadied your ship and it would be madness to change coach even if Meath don't do too well this season.

Another Leinster Final appearance would be a bonus though.

Ye will get promoted next year imo and some of your U21's will be drafted in to improve ye even further.

It is a far cry from the wreckage a few years ago with the constant changes and bickering in house.

Fionn (Dublin) - Posts: 4410 - 23/06/2014 16:33:24    1607841

Richieq
County: Meath
Posts: 1618

The alligences of 5 or 6 persons won't worry fans of Meath or Kildare either way........


Ah Richie get off your soap box will you, the sly digs you throw all the time about the Dubs or their supporters is nauseating at this stage. You never let an opportunity go by you to have a smart comment about us.

There will be plenty of Dubs in to watch that game at some stage in the proceedings.

I think a lot will shout for Kildare but some will definitely not want the Lillies to win.

Oh grow up and take a joke will you, if your that thin skinned maybe you should find a new forum to trot about, I have plenty of Dubs who are friends and know when tongue is firmly planted in cheek and vice versa, I'm not having a dig at all and personally couldn't care less what way the Dubs shout just as the Dubs won't give a curse how Meath or Kildare supporters shout in their match

Richieq (Meath) - Posts: 3750 - 23/06/2014 16:35:40    1607845

Ah it is ok, apology accepted.... :o)

Fionn (Dublin) - Posts: 4410 - 23/06/2014 16:41:09    1607847

Ha ha Thaem

Gotta love that sh*%!

realdub (Dublin) - Posts: 8808 - 23/06/2014 16:47:05    1607853

Fionn

Another Leinster Final appearance would be a bonus though.

I think winning Leinster should be our next target Fionn, a hige task given Dublin's current talent but we're starting to get used to Leinster finals again making 3 of the last 4, which is nice considering between 01-10 we made none, infact between 04-10 we couldn't even make a Leinster semi which was very depressing!

There's no question we should stick with MOD though certainly for another year and probably 2 more, we could review things after that.

Htaem (Meath) - Posts: 8657 - 23/06/2014 16:51:52    1607859

Htaem - in all seriousness, do you think Meath will win on Sunday.??

I think ye will.

I also reckon there will be a big crowd for this double header.

Fionn (Dublin) - Posts: 4410 - 23/06/2014 16:59:34    1607869