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How are we going to fare in league and championship this year? bert09 (Meath) - Posts: 1790 - 02/01/2019 19:35:38 2155489 Link
Replying To bert09: "How are we going to fare in league and championship this year?" Think , we will get promotion. As for championship? Hopefully a Leinster final and see what happens after that. But we really need to be promoted. Won't be easy but hopefully. royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 02/01/2019 20:56:17 2155504 Link
Replying To royaldunne: "Think , we will get promotion. As for championship? Hopefully a Leinster final and see what happens after that. But we really need to be promoted. Won't be easy but hopefully." What are you basing your league prediction on?? Just curious southmeathgael (Meath) - Posts: 888 - 03/01/2019 09:49:23 2155526 Link
League: Think we will finish in mid-table of Div 2, that is our level. I can't see us getting out of the division looking at the fixtures Championship: We will reach the Leinster Final thanks to a kind draw, suffer a 8 point defeat against a Dublin team in 3rd gear and will get knocked out in the following round of the qualifiers Belt (Meath) - Posts: 253 - 03/01/2019 11:23:14 2155532 Link
Replying To Belt: "League: Think we will finish in mid-table of Div 2, that is our level. I can't see us getting out of the division looking at the fixtures Championship: We will reach the Leinster Final thanks to a kind draw, suffer a 8 point defeat against a Dublin team in 3rd gear and will get knocked out in the following round of the qualifiers" Yea that sounds about right..... altho I feel we'll be scrapping with fermanagh, clare and possibly Armagh to avoid relegation southmeathgael (Meath) - Posts: 888 - 03/01/2019 12:13:46 2155538 Link
League 6th. Just avoid relegation hopefully. But if these new rules come into effect you never know how each team will adapt to them. Championship Most likely get to a Leinster final. Lose by 14+ points and then lose our next game. Look forward to seeing the likes of Kane, Campion and Devine in a Meath jersey. Barney123 (Meath) - Posts: 676 - 03/01/2019 12:25:51 2155539 Link
Replying To southmeathgael: "What are you basing your league prediction on?? Just curious" Well one simple thing. Been a Meath fan. I see too many so called Meath fans bashing the team all the time including those who were too pampered and decided to walk away. That is their decision, but I prefer my players to be fighters. So I will never accept anything other than success, that is what been a supporter does. Herself got me and two of the kids season tickets for the Christmas, I look forward to driving to donegal cork and Clare as much as the games in navan. I will support the management and players every second of every game, they will not be going out to finish sixth in league (thankfully we got rid of the negative ones who had that view point) they will be going out to get promoted and I as a Meath supporter wouldn't be a true supporter if I did not back them in that 100%. On a practical note, I feel the team this year is stronger than last with the few additions including but not limited to Newman and harnans returns, James Conlon is one of the best prospect we have produced in decades , campion looks like a real find, Kane and devine also look like they could add something, that along with Ben Brennan, could add something very special, also Danny Quinn, even as a sub has added strength in depth. I am extremely excited about this year. I actually don't see any easy games, but I also don't see any games where we haven't a chance of winning. Bring it on. Hon the royal. royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 03/01/2019 15:26:08 2155565 Link
Ok well look the targets have to be to get promoted and make the Super 8s, now of course I'm not saying we will do either of those things but they should be our goals. For the league I think we will finish mid table, maybe 4th or 5th. As for the championship, we should really be aiming for a Leinster final, now I know all 4 of the other teams will probably think the same because there's nothing special on that side of the draw but I think we might just get there. We won't beat the Dubs but it would be great to see progress of some sort, after that it's the lottery of the qualifiers but again the last 8 has to be the target. Very hard to make predictions this early out because so mucb is unknown but that's a rough guess. Htaem (Meath) - Posts: 8657 - 03/01/2019 16:19:42 2155570 Link
Finish mid table in league, beaten in Leinster final by the Dubs, but bounce back to make super 8s. Ater that we are in bonus territory. seadog54 (Meath) - Posts: 2142 - 03/01/2019 19:12:42 2155594 Link
Replying To seadog54: "Finish mid table in league, beaten in Leinster final by the Dubs, but bounce back to make super 8s. Ater that we are in bonus territory." Very difficult to make any objective assessment of our prospects for the year ahead. We still do not really know what happened regarding the review for 2018 . What assistance was brought on board? Were the shortcomings particularly in coaching and areas of man management addressed sufficiently for example ? Was our failed style of play especially the slow cumbersome build up to attack replaced with more direct play attempts. Have we improved the mental strength as a team ? Of course all this things cannot be remedied overnight . They are clearly identified as objectives to improve our chances of being competitive again. Yes the Tyrone match was promising for 2018 ..build on that for every match..let that be the starting point for 2019. By displaying these frustrated views i certainly do not see myself as anYthing less than a full blooded Meath SUPPORTER. i could go on at length about what i HOPE will happen....I do not have any pet players or particular club allegiance so i think that can help with objectivity at times. i just want to see us learn from last years mistakes and thus show progress Maybe some players may then re commit fully when its clear to all that their welfare ,efforts and sacrifices are fully recognised at County Board level. After all it is the C B who have the ultimate responsibility for all matters related. Best of luck to ANDY and all the lads for 2019 nobull456 (Meath) - Posts: 1224 - 03/01/2019 22:53:21 2155610 Link
Replying To royaldunne: "Well one simple thing. Been a Meath fan. I see too many so called Meath fans bashing the team all the time including those who were too pampered and decided to walk away. That is their decision, but I prefer my players to be fighters. So I will never accept anything other than success, that is what been a supporter does. Herself got me and two of the kids season tickets for the Christmas, I look forward to driving to donegal cork and Clare as much as the games in navan. I will support the management and players every second of every game, they will not be going out to finish sixth in league (thankfully we got rid of the negative ones who had that view point) they will be going out to get promoted and I as a Meath supporter wouldn't be a true supporter if I did not back them in that 100%. On a practical note, I feel the team this year is stronger than last with the few additions including but not limited to Newman and harnans returns, James Conlon is one of the best prospect we have produced in decades , campion looks like a real find, Kane and devine also look like they could add something, that along with Ben Brennan, could add something very special, also Danny Quinn, even as a sub has added strength in depth. I am extremely excited about this year. I actually don't see any easy games, but I also don't see any games where we haven't a chance of winning. Bring it on. Hon the royal." Think you may need to relax on the James Conlan statements and let the guy play football ! Hopefully hes as good as you say he is..personally I know nothing about him ! My prediction for the year is mid to lower table but staying up ! And in the summer leinster final and then losing following game ! And McEntee to go... grahamc9897 (Meath) - Posts: 1174 - 03/01/2019 23:17:28 2155611 Link
royaldunne-You may be an excellent supporter but your predictions are unfortunately almost 100% incorrect. I do not do bashing. I support the present management just like the last ones and wish them the best in a difficult job. You cannot hide from the facts that the team is no better than it was 3 years ago (maybe not as good), so all this nonsense about we are fitter, more determined is just plain nonsense and you need to waken up to those facts. You will only know whether the team is stronger this year than last year at the end of the league (they had to beat Louth to stay in Div 2 in 2018) but I have seen nothing yet to agree with your optimistic predictions (hope I am completely wrong though). I conclude in saying that I wish all involved the best of luck going forward and it takes excellent commitment to be involved in county football. I do agree with you in that players do need to realise that they always have a good chance of winning. browncows (Meath) - Posts: 2342 - 04/01/2019 00:57:44 2155614 Link
Replying To grahamc9897: "Think you may need to relax on the James Conlan statements and let the guy play football ! Hopefully hes as good as you say he is..personally I know nothing about him ! My prediction for the year is mid to lower table but staying up ! And in the summer leinster final and then losing following game ! And McEntee to go..." Couldn't agree more. Conlon is absolutely electrics with brilliant movement to match. But he is about 5 foot 5 and quiet skinny. He could be brilliant at senior county level or we could be left saying if only he was a bit taller he'd have made it. I hope it's the former but it isn't a certainty LeitrimRoyal99 (Meath) - Posts: 1458 - 04/01/2019 01:14:29 2155615 Link
Haven't seen Conlon myself but as mentioned he is tiny, will most certainly need to fill out, he'd be eaten up alive against a Philly McMahon or indeed most top level defenders. Genuine question as I didn't see Cilles last year but he didn't stand out as such in the championship did he? I always feel that is the minimum requirement for county level. Open to correction here as only going off second hand accounts. dunboynelad (Meath) - Posts: 227 - 04/01/2019 12:27:05 2155638 Link
League - just stay up by 1 or 2 points , prob have 1 good result then followed by bad - like previous years Champ - hopefully make final but wouldnt like to bet on it - get hammered by dublin Then lose next round qualifiers as normal Team is no better than previous years , it shouldnt be any worse either hurlit (Meath) - Posts: 415 - 04/01/2019 13:15:42 2155646 Link
Mid Table in League I hope, last year we were to near the bottom for comfort. Championship, If we beat Offaly i would say Westmeath or Laoise wont fear us to much. If you had the choice to play one of Westmeath/Laois or Longford last year we would all have selected Longford and look what happened. Some lad in an earlier post said our goals must be to win promotion to Div 1 and reach the super 8s, well that is what Andy will be telling and drilling into his squad but if you were to get the real truth from Andy he would say we haven't a chance of doing either. Andy should be looking at this year at blooding a few of the u20s from last year, putting together a respectable run in the league and championship and then next year build on that again. I see the job of getting promotion as a 3 year job and to reach the super 8s. With our minor teams from the last two years ready to impact in 2022. If you follow Meath football and are a realist you should agree with me. If your a supporter thinks because we are Meath we have the right and should be at the top , well you will be mighty disappointed once again. gardentree (Meath) - Posts: 194 - 04/01/2019 14:56:35 2155658 Link
Replying To dunboynelad: "Haven't seen Conlon myself but as mentioned he is tiny, will most certainly need to fill out, he'd be eaten up alive against a Philly McMahon or indeed most top level defenders. Genuine question as I didn't see Cilles last year but he didn't stand out as such in the championship did he? I always feel that is the minimum requirement for county level. Open to correction here as only going off second hand accounts." Gave an unbelievable display against Summerhill in the Quarter Final up in skryne. Barney123 (Meath) - Posts: 676 - 04/01/2019 15:17:05 2155662 Link
Replying To browncows: "royaldunne-You may be an excellent supporter but your predictions are unfortunately almost 100% incorrect. I do not do bashing. I support the present management just like the last ones and wish them the best in a difficult job. You cannot hide from the facts that the team is no better than it was 3 years ago (maybe not as good), so all this nonsense about we are fitter, more determined is just plain nonsense and you need to waken up to those facts. You will only know whether the team is stronger this year than last year at the end of the league (they had to beat Louth to stay in Div 2 in 2018) but I have seen nothing yet to agree with your optimistic predictions (hope I am completely wrong though). I conclude in saying that I wish all involved the best of luck going forward and it takes excellent commitment to be involved in county football. I do agree with you in that players do need to realise that they always have a good chance of winning." We haven't had a sexoyhalf collapse under mcentee and if you think we not miles fitter than we were when he took over you need to go to specsavers royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 04/01/2019 18:11:53 2155683 Link
Replying To grahamc9897: "Think you may need to relax on the James Conlan statements and let the guy play football ! Hopefully hes as good as you say he is..personally I know nothing about him ! My prediction for the year is mid to lower table but staying up ! And in the summer leinster final and then losing following game ! And McEntee to go..." Prospect. Said nothing more. And was actually one tempering people who had called him the best player since Bernard Flynn. Jesus Christ I have said it numerous times. He is a exceptional prospect, however we have had them before and for whatever reason it did not work out, I have also said that he will need time to develop and not too much pressure should be put on the young mans shoulders. Hope that clears it up for you or anyone else. However he is a phenomenal PROSPECT, but will need time and bulking up, I don't expect even at his optimum that he will reach full potential until 3/4 years time. royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 04/01/2019 18:18:20 2155685 Link
Replying To Barney123: "Gave an unbelievable display against Summerhill in the Quarter Final up in skryne." One of the beat I have seen from any club player. royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 04/01/2019 18:20:49 2155686 Link