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Replying To TheUsername:  "Some days you would kill for a bag of Tayto though mate! :)"
#update . Its now Devenish nutrition. Not a multimillion deal but adequate

royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 17/04/2017 11:13:47    1980084

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Replying To Fionn:  "Give it a rest RD....

I know for a fact the Meath lads are receiving many perks across the board...!

As for meeting us and letting us know we were in a game - that is about all ye are good for. Laying down markers...
Nothing new there.

Be careful what you wish for though.

Hate to see you with egg on your face yet again. ;o)"
Indeed just like dubs last week, lot of eggs on faces.

royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 17/04/2017 11:17:30    1980087

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Replying To royaldunne:  "I agree this Meath team are at a huge disadvantage compared to the dubs one, not one of Meath team gets a free car, they lucky to get petrol money, none of them get money for promoting hair gel or whatever, they don't own hotels in Meath (even the dubs buy the hotels in Meath) but they have a work ethic and a from the street desire to do the best for their county, without all the pampering and perks , they still are amateurs, but under the brilliance of Andy McEntee they have gelled together and are playing out of their skins, your right we may not win (we may not even meet) but should it come to pass, by Jesus Dublin will know they have had a game."
What about the Dubs rejects Meath tried to use this year had they any of those perks?

Cuckoosinging (Roscommon) - Posts: 992 - 17/04/2017 11:35:16    1980090

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Replying To royaldunne:  "#update . Its now Devenish nutrition. Not a multimillion deal but adequate"
Its great that a company such as this will support these lads from the mean streets of Nober. :)

TheUsername (Dublin) - Posts: 4445 - 17/04/2017 11:42:49    1980092

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Replying To royaldunne:  "Indeed just like dubs last week, lot of eggs on faces."
I have to laugh....

If NASA ever advertise in the Meath Chronicle looking for a Space Cadet - RD you will get the job without even doing an interview. They will never get a better candidate... ;o)

Fionn (Dublin) - Posts: 3732 - 17/04/2017 11:50:33    1980093

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Replying To Fionn:  "I have to laugh....

If NASA ever advertise in the Meath Chronicle looking for a Space Cadet - RD you will get the job without even doing an interview. They will never get a better candidate... ;o)"
Also just to update. Meath players do not get any perks, no holidays to Orlando or wherever, NO FREE CARS, not even a team bus (even Roscommon have one even if its parked up for 10 months of the year) it might be a alien concept to some but there is still lads (not only from Meath) who play the game for the love of club and county, not what they can get out of it.
Admin please allow this post as it was stated Meath players get plenty of perks , this is blatantly untrue

royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 17/04/2017 12:19:29    1980099

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Replying To Cuckoosinging:  "What about the Dubs rejects Meath tried to use this year had they any of those perks?"
You mean the lad who lives and works in Meath ? At least he always has supported Meath, unlike a certain mayo man who even ex players said he and fellow mayo man hated Roscommon, do you think we should give the player you speaking of the job of managing us. ???

royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 17/04/2017 12:21:38    1980101

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Replying To Fionn:  "I have to laugh....

If NASA ever advertise in the Meath Chronicle looking for a Space Cadet - RD you will get the job without even doing an interview. They will never get a better candidate... ;o)"
Maybe nasa could sponsor dubs? After all they don't have enough funding:)

royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 17/04/2017 12:22:54    1980103

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Genuinely wondering, cause I forget.... How many scores did our free Toyotas or subarus score in our last game against Meath ? Did a Toyota corolla get any minutes in last years all Ireland final or final replay ? You'd think id remember the huge impact these cars had in such a brilliant 36 game unbeaten run which included 3 all Ireland finals on our journey.

waynoI (Dublin) - Posts: 13650 - 17/04/2017 13:04:32    1980119

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A couple of posters have taken this thread completely off topic. Going forward anything off topic will simply be deleted.

Admin.

Administrator (None) - Posts: 2274 - 17/04/2017 13:28:36    1980125

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Replying To Administrator:  "A couple of posters have taken this thread completely off topic. Going forward anything off topic will simply be deleted.

Admin."
Well said admin. Some (dubs) totally off topic , I mean they trying to turn it into a anti Meath thread (shows they worried about us) but plenty of other teams involved. Looking forward to offaly v Westmeath, the Louth Wicklow games , see how Kildare get on all very relevant to the thread.

royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 17/04/2017 13:52:09    1980129

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It's a battle for 2nd place with Kildare, Westmeath and Meath ahead of the rest fighting for that honour

Westmeath currently hold that accolade but Kildare/Meath look better placed this year to challenge for 2nd, then it's all about finding form in the qualifiers and trying to get to a 1/4 final

jimbodub (Dublin) - Posts: 20600 - 17/04/2017 15:09:18    1980149

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Replying To royaldunne:  "I agree this Meath team are at a huge disadvantage compared to the dubs one, not one of Meath team gets a free car, they lucky to get petrol money, none of them get money for promoting hair gel or whatever, they don't own hotels in Meath (even the dubs buy the hotels in Meath) but they have a work ethic and a from the street desire to do the best for their county, without all the pampering and perks , they still are amateurs, but under the brilliance of Andy McEntee they have gelled together and are playing out of their skins, your right we may not win (we may not even meet) but should it come to pass, by Jesus Dublin will know they have had a game."
Even a broken clock is right twice a day.

Jack_Sparrow (Westmeath) - Posts: 1016 - 17/04/2017 15:45:28    1980157

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Replying To Jack_Sparrow:  "Even a broken clock is right twice a day."
Thanks for the time check.

royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 17/04/2017 16:09:01    1980165

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Think it will be Kildare who have a go at Dublin this year.

TheUsername (Dublin) - Posts: 4445 - 17/04/2017 16:51:29    1980175

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Replying To royaldunne:  "I agree this Meath team are at a huge disadvantage compared to the dubs one, not one of Meath team gets a free car, they lucky to get petrol money, none of them get money for promoting hair gel or whatever, they don't own hotels in Meath (even the dubs buy the hotels in Meath) but they have a work ethic and a from the street desire to do the best for their county, without all the pampering and perks , they still are amateurs, but under the brilliance of Andy McEntee they have gelled together and are playing out of their skins, your right we may not win (we may not even meet) but should it come to pass, by Jesus Dublin will know they have had a game."
"From the street desire "
Haha Mc Entee probably plays jenny from the block in the dressing room

ctowers (Dublin) - Posts: 99 - 17/04/2017 18:02:27    1980191

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Different animal? so you're going from a kitten to a puppy then> :)

lilypad (Kildare) - Posts: 1363 - 17/04/2017 18:16:50    1980195

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Replying To waynoI:  "I'm totally with Jimbo.

I completely dismiss Meath, Kildare and Louth. Disrespectful ? Maybe, whatever.... But its an honest assessment based on what ive seen over the past few years and even this league campaign despite Dublin being poor.

Whatever about Kildare and Louth, I don't see where this confidence in Meath is coming from.

Ok with a new manager it looks like they are showing a little bit of fighting spirit associated with Meath teams of the 90s, but this isn't the 90s anymore.

You wont beat Dublin just by having a fighting spirit. You need the players, And that panel just isn't comparable to Dublin.

I know people don't put a lot of emphasis on the league, but the stats don't like, The best teams who make it far all play in division one. Sometimes there are exceptions to the rule, but the cream rises to the top.

Meath are seriously handicapped by the fact they haven't played a division one team since they last met and caved in against Dublin. Its all well and good smashing Fermanagh and Clare off the field, Try doing that to a far superior opposition in Croke park and you will be embarrassed. Naïve thing to do and I'm sure the messiah McEntee knows this.

Dublin are playing far superior teams to Meath all year, with many first team lads out and still ended up with more points than anyone else at the end of the 7 games. Granted we were lucky but up until the final Kerry, Tyrone, Donegal, Mayo, Monaghan, none of them beat us.

Meath are a team at the beginning of a long road to make them COMPETITIVE again. Dublin are the kings on their pedestal.

Anyone who thinks that Meath team will beat Dublin is doing one of two things, theyre either on the wind up, or they are talking through their holes. Cause its not happening this year.

Dublin are just far too good, I'm not saying that Meath/Kildare/Louth wont win a leinster ever again, It just wont happen this year."
You don't to seem to know where the confidence from Meath is coming from. It's comes from a certain thing that is still very important in the GAA. And that is tradition. GAA can change in many ways but tradition will always play a part. Why were Kerry the team to stop Dublins record. Yes good manager, yes good players. But why was it Kerry?. Tradition played a massive role. And Meath have some tradition when it comes to Dublin.

I find it very interesting and telling that Dublin supporters cannot even listen to Meath supporters showing some confidence. It's like they are saying how dare think you can beat Dublin. Everyone should bow to Dublin. It's a sign of massive insecurity on Dublin supporters part that they will not even listen to the idea of Meath being more confident. They don't care about Kildare or Louth. Both those counties are beaten before they even walk into the field in Croke Park v Dublin. Kildare have a talented group of players coming through. But Kildare have no belief that they can beat Dublin. That's why Dublin would rather big up Kildare then Meath. Kildare have only beaten Dublin in 1 leinster final in 90 years. That says it all.

Who has the best record against the Dubs in leinster ?Meath . Who has the best record in the country v the Dubs? Meath. What is the only county has beaten Dublin in every decade since the 1930s ? Meath . What county last hammered Dublin in leinster? Meath. What were the last county to hammer Dublin at underage level in leinster? Meath. Which county decade after decade have knocked Dublin from its pedestal? Meath. The answer is always the same.

This were the believe comes from. Meath have beaten 12 times and 6 draws in over the last 40 years. The next counties with the next best record v the Dubs in leinster is Kildare and Laois on two wins and no draws. Meath were 6 times more likely to beat Dublin then any other county in leinster in the last 40 years. That is where the believe comes from.

Lyons2000 (Meath) - Posts: 101 - 17/04/2017 19:16:55    1980208

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Replying To waynoI:  "I'm totally with Jimbo.

I completely dismiss Meath, Kildare and Louth. Disrespectful ? Maybe, whatever.... But its an honest assessment based on what ive seen over the past few years and even this league campaign despite Dublin being poor.

Whatever about Kildare and Louth, I don't see where this confidence in Meath is coming from.

Ok with a new manager it looks like they are showing a little bit of fighting spirit associated with Meath teams of the 90s, but this isn't the 90s anymore.

You wont beat Dublin just by having a fighting spirit. You need the players, And that panel just isn't comparable to Dublin.

I know people don't put a lot of emphasis on the league, but the stats don't like, The best teams who make it far all play in division one. Sometimes there are exceptions to the rule, but the cream rises to the top.

Meath are seriously handicapped by the fact they haven't played a division one team since they last met and caved in against Dublin. Its all well and good smashing Fermanagh and Clare off the field, Try doing that to a far superior opposition in Croke park and you will be embarrassed. Naïve thing to do and I'm sure the messiah McEntee knows this.

Dublin are playing far superior teams to Meath all year, with many first team lads out and still ended up with more points than anyone else at the end of the 7 games. Granted we were lucky but up until the final Kerry, Tyrone, Donegal, Mayo, Monaghan, none of them beat us.

Meath are a team at the beginning of a long road to make them COMPETITIVE again. Dublin are the kings on their pedestal.

Anyone who thinks that Meath team will beat Dublin is doing one of two things, theyre either on the wind up, or they are talking through their holes. Cause its not happening this year.

Dublin are just far too good, I'm not saying that Meath/Kildare/Louth wont win a leinster ever again, It just wont happen this year."
The other thing is that the big 6 or 7 GAA rivalries have a way of their own . That does not make sporting sense. But Galway always believe they can beat Mayo and vice versa. Cork always believe they can beat Kerry and vice versa. Armagh always believe they can beat Tyrone and vice versa. Tippearey always believe they can beat Kilkenny and vice versa. And yes Meath always believe they can beat Dublin and vice versa . When other counties play Kilkenny there is an aura and fear. When Tippearey play Kilkenny for them it's just only Kilkenny, that crowd over the border. It's the same with Meath. Its just only Dublin ,that crowd over the border.
I would say you would be hard pressed to find a Kildare or Louth who genuinely believes that their county will beat Dublin in the next few years. But you will find thousands of Meath people who believe Meath will beat Dublin in the coming years. Even the younger crowd believe. Why did a group of Meath minors last year hammer Dublin ? Yes they played well on the day. But they had men on the sideline like Darren Fay, Pat Reynolds and Barry Callaghan who spent their careers beating Dublin over and over again. It's passed on from one Meath generation to another. In Meath it's not about All Ireland or leinster titles . It has always been about and always will be about beating Dublin. Your not Meath footballer until you beat Dublin. Dublin are the yardstick for Meath football.

Lyons2000 (Meath) - Posts: 101 - 17/04/2017 20:02:02    1980216

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With men of the calibre of the McEntee brothers, I am certain Meath will beat Dublin in the next 2-3 years. And I am not the only Meath person. Why did Meath minors hammer Dublin last year? Something that has not happened to a Dublin underage team in recent times. Yes Meath played well . But that team was managed by men like Darren Fay Pat Reynolds and Barry Callaghan. Meath men who spent their football career beating Dublin over and over again. It's passed on from one Meath generation to another. Beating Dublin is everything to Meath footballers.
In the next few years ,the Dublin supporters who have started following Dublin in recent times. Will feel what generation after generation of Dublin supporters have felt in Croke park after been defeated by Meath. That you can never right off Meath.

The current Meath players are standing on the shoulder of gaints. Football gaints like O Brien, Peter McDermont, Quinn, O Rourke, O Connell, Lyons, Giles, Fay and Boylan. All these great footballers always believed they could beat Dublin. And I can ensure the Dublin supporters that Andy and Gerry McEntee believe Meath can beat Dublin. As I said I am certain that Meath will beat Dublin soon in the next 2-3 years and yes we have chance this year. Never right off the Royals.

Lyons2000 (Meath) - Posts: 101 - 17/04/2017 20:17:31    1980219

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