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Replying To realdub: "The Leinster final should be closer this year, I genuinely believe that. Looking at the other side I think Kildare look that bit better, but that game could take on a life of its own." A competitive Leinster is good for everyone. royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 08/06/2017 09:06:16 1996772 Link
Replying To superbluedub: "While Dublin may have gone back a bit, its still to early to say if Meath or Kildare have improved enough to beat them. But I agree makes for a more interesting provence that's for sure." And isn't it great for every county in province. Things are looking up that's for sure. royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 08/06/2017 09:09:21 1996773 Link
Replying To royaldunne: "And isn't it great for every county in province. Things are looking up that's for sure." Absolutely mate , Leinster football has gone very stale the last number of years, would be great to see it liven up a bit. superbluedub (Dublin) - Posts: 2837 - 08/06/2017 10:25:01 1996803 Link
looking forward to both Meath, Kildare and Westmeath/Offaly bringing a different and stronger challenge this year, a weak Leinster help no one. TheUsername (Dublin) - Posts: 4445 - 08/06/2017 10:27:59 1996807 Link
Replying To TheUsername: "looking forward to both Meath, Kildare and Westmeath/Offaly bringing a different and stronger challenge this year, a weak Leinster help no one." Totally agree, and I believe that Meath or Kildare are still likely to reach Last 8, with maybe one of Louth Westmeath / Offaly having a decent run in back door too royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 08/06/2017 13:25:04 1996906 Link
Replying To waynoI: "yep still feel as confident. Don't get why meath scoring 0-27 against a team who played d3 football in the spring would have me sweatinh the kildare v meath game is essentially a case of who wants to be runners up in leinster more in my opinion? sound disrespectful? don't care .. not gonna blow smoke up your backsides, we are still miles and mileshe ahead of both. you lads still haven't played anyone of note.. getting carried away cause of big scores against Fermanagh, Clare and Louth." Don't forget beating Galway too, I will say this, no matter who is in Leinster final dubs will have to be good to win it on the day. Not saying they wont, but its not as foregone conclusion as other years, that's for sure. royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 08/06/2017 13:29:26 1996909 Link
I think everything is pointing towards Meath this year. Dublin with their predictable disciplinary problems combined with a new look Meath, all points towards a famous success from the royals . KY4SAM2015 (Kerry) - Posts: 898 - 08/06/2017 13:53:39 1996926 Link
Replying To KY4SAM2015: "I think everything is pointing towards Meath this year. Dublin with their predictable disciplinary problems combined with a new look Meath, all points towards a famous success from the royals ." I hope your right. BTW we would much prefer to beat Dublin with Connolly than without. royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 08/06/2017 14:18:25 1996947 Link
Replying To royaldunne: "Don't forget beating Galway too, I will say this, no matter who is in Leinster final dubs will have to be good to win it on the day. Not saying they wont, but its not as foregone conclusion as other years, that's for sure." For once we agree Royal:) Both Meath and Kildare are improving, probably not enough to win anything this year but I expect either one to get a lot closer to Dublin than past years. Leinster needs a healthier competition than it's had up until now. kildare73 (Kildare) - Posts: 854 - 08/06/2017 14:19:21 1996949 Link
Replying To KY4SAM2015: "I think everything is pointing towards Meath this year. Dublin with their predictable disciplinary problems combined with a new look Meath, all points towards a famous success from the royals ." Would love a Dublin route through the back door to be honest, just to mix it up and have a few more away games and time into the young players coming through, would also make the quarterfinals fun if we got that far. TheUsername (Dublin) - Posts: 4445 - 08/06/2017 14:25:01 1996950 Link
Replying To royaldunne: "Don't forget beating Galway too, I will say this, no matter who is in Leinster final dubs will have to be good to win it on the day. Not saying they wont, but its not as foregone conclusion as other years, that's for sure." Royaldunne I'll give you one thing you have to be the most optimistic poster on hoganstand your loyalty to the cause knows no bounds. Meath do seem to be improving under the present management and it would be great to see them back at the top table with them and the Dubs knocking lumps out of each other something I used to look forward to every year. But the jury is still out until they beat a top 4 team dubarra (Wicklow) - Posts: 541 - 08/06/2017 14:37:20 1996957 Link
Replying To dubarra: "Royaldunne I'll give you one thing you have to be the most optimistic poster on hoganstand your loyalty to the cause knows no bounds. Meath do seem to be improving under the present management and it would be great to see them back at the top table with them and the Dubs knocking lumps out of each other something I used to look forward to every year. But the jury is still out until they beat a top 4 team" Ahh sure I've always been a glass half full man. Look I think both Kildare and Meath will be last 8 this year, that's both our levels could we beat a top 4? Yes once off in a Leinster final say, but to win Sam you would have to do it twice, or three times and no I dont think either county is that far on YET, I think the fourth place is fluctuating between, Donegal (id give us a decent shout) Monaghan (again not beyond realms of possibility) and one of Tyrone or Galway (either I would be disappointed if we didn't beat) the top 3 of Dublin Kerry and mayo , once off yep it could very well happen, but it would still be a shock result, the theme from the McEntee set up is , consistency!! Meath have a very young team with micky burke and graham Reilly (27) been the oldest on panel, Andy brought the majority of the team to all ire minor final, beating the likes of Tyrone and mayo along the way (these two counties are been lauded now because some of those minor are progressing) many people forget that was a damn good Meath minor team (obviously not on par with dubs) Some have progressed vert well and others unfortunately not, we have found a real gem in young jones and the Christy ring hurling captain from last year has proven what a asset he is to the footballers All in all we are making nice progress, under a man I regard as been in the top 4 managers in country at minute, might take another couple of years, but we are getting there royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 08/06/2017 16:07:07 1996998 Link
RD, this is the same Meath that struggled for 50 minutes to beat Louth....ya? Conceding a bag of scores in the process........? That Meath? :) Liamwalkinstown (Dublin) - Posts: 8166 - 08/06/2017 16:32:14 1997011 Link
I think Meath and Kildare have both improved, but until proven otherwise Dublin are still the best team in Leinster and Ireland. Also I think talk of Dublin's demise is greatly exaggerated, they've lost just 1 game in the last 2 years and that was to Kerry, so they still have something! Hopefully Meath v Kildare is a good competitive game, hopefully whoever wins it goes on to gives the Dubs a right rattle and hopefully that's us ;-) Htaem (Meath) - Posts: 8657 - 08/06/2017 16:36:03 1997013 Link
Replying To Liamwalkinstown: "RD, this is the same Meath that struggled for 50 minutes to beat Louth....ya? Conceding a bag of scores in the process........? That Meath? :)" We never struggled to beat Louth. Btw is this the same Dublin that struggled to beat Carlow for 50 minutes, is that the Dublin you talking about? Just checking :) royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 08/06/2017 16:58:10 1997021 Link
Replying To royaldunne: "We never struggled to beat Louth. Btw is this the same Dublin that struggled to beat Carlow for 50 minutes, is that the Dublin you talking about? Just checking :)" RD, this is the same Dublin with 4 of the last 6 all ireland's and Leinsters, thats who I am talking about buddy :) Liamwalkinstown (Dublin) - Posts: 8166 - 08/06/2017 17:15:32 1997034 Link
Replying To Liamwalkinstown: "RD, this is the same Meath that struggled for 50 minutes to beat Louth....ya? Conceding a bag of scores in the process........? That Meath? :)" Liam in all fairness there was only a point in it at half-time but Meath should of been out of sight. Anytime Louth scored, Meath went up the field and scored themselves. I am looking forward to the Meath/Kildare semi-final. It should be a cracker. OLLIE (Louth) - Posts: 12224 - 08/06/2017 17:38:14 1997044 Link
Replying To Liamwalkinstown: "RD, this is the same Meath that struggled for 50 minutes to beat Louth....ya? Conceding a bag of scores in the process........? That Meath? :)" I was not aware that 12 scores constituted "a bag", this is information I must use going forward with things that come in dozens, I can now ask for a bag of eggs, or a bag of sausages, or a bag of roses when i need to subdue the wife....... Richieq (Meath) - Posts: 3734 - 08/06/2017 17:44:40 1997046 Link
Replying To Richieq: "I was not aware that 12 scores constituted "a bag", this is information I must use going forward with things that come in dozens, I can now ask for a bag of eggs, or a bag of sausages, or a bag of roses when i need to subdue the wife......." Its all a bags Richie :) royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 08/06/2017 19:01:54 1997065 Link
Replying To kildare73: "For once we agree Royal:) Both Meath and Kildare are improving, probably not enough to win anything this year but I expect either one to get a lot closer to Dublin than past years. Leinster needs a healthier competition than it's had up until now." Ahh I genuinely don't mind this Kildare team and I do wish you well for remainder of year, however until the 18 June I dislike you lot ,significantly:) I And I want to whip your asses (not literally obviously) And I would be disappointed if the feeling wasn't mutual:) It's all out war until then, but afterwards shake hands and move onto dubs royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 08/06/2017 19:06:12 1997067 Link