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Monaghan V Meath Div 1, Round 7 October 25Th, 2Pm, Clones

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Replying To royaldunne: "Yep I actually agree with you, he is really only filling in until harnan or his cousin is back to fitness. On the backs I also agree. Perhaps worst performance from the backs since the Longford game. Appeared disjointed compared to Dublin game. But willing to cut them some slack as it was the first Game with this unit since March." Hickey had a really good game yday was taking off.so questions are been asked on it.shane was visibly wrecked conlon could have came on there.so we had options poor managing or other?? Borderroyal (Meath) - Posts: 496 - 26/10/2020 17:52:04 2301719 Link
Replying To Borderroyal: "Hickey had a really good game yday was taking off.so questions are been asked on it.shane was visibly wrecked conlon could have came on there.so we had options poor managing or other??" Hi my was replaced by like for like (and he was spent at the time ) who is the natural cb we could have thrown on. Btw he was tigerish defending in the 69 minute. If you look for fault you will find it. royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 26/10/2020 18:24:02 2301729 Link
Replying To royaldunne: "Hi my was replaced by like for like (and he was spent at the time ) who is the natural cb we could have thrown on. Btw he was tigerish defending in the 69 minute. If you look for fault you will find it." Question In your opinion should Shane McEntee be playing 6 for this current squad ! grahamc9897 (Meath) - Posts: 1175 - 26/10/2020 18:57:26 2301736 Link
A lot of positives and some fair (and unfair) criticism. For two weeks time I would go for; Colgan Lavin McGill Ryan Keogan Harnan Hickey Jones Menton J McEntee McMahon O' Sullivan Morris Walsh O Reilly After his impact off the bench last twice I can't see Morris not starting the next day. It Harnan is not available I would start Conlan or Toner (and move Ryan to 6). Lenihan, Devine, Campion, Costello, Scully all unlucky and could come in. One of the biggest positives for me is Ronan Jones. He is finding his feet and is another powerful ball carrier. Everytime he picked the ball up yesterday he was intent on creating a score and his size and power created serious issues. Not as fussy with the missed chances, that will come. Attacking wise we have looked very good last two games with more direct ball, forwards are out in front and winning their battles and they are not shy in taking their man on. In recent years we have no looked dangerous unless keogan ran past 5 men. The current crop of forwards look confident Keeper still a big problem for me but we are moving the right way quickly now. Eoghan Frayne will be added in next 12 months at some stage. If we could unearth a keeper we would be close. A Keeper, Frayne and Nash? Could be the missing links Thejoeshow (Meath) - Posts: 687 - 26/10/2020 19:06:50 2301737 Link
Replying To royaldunne: "Hi my was replaced by like for like (and he was spent at the time ) who is the natural cb we could have thrown on. Btw he was tigerish defending in the 69 minute. If you look for fault you will find it." Ive answered that conlon Simonstown man Borderroyal (Meath) - Posts: 496 - 26/10/2020 19:26:22 2301740 Link
Replying To royaldunne: "Hi my was replaced by like for like (and he was spent at the time ) who is the natural cb we could have thrown on. Btw he was tigerish defending in the 69 minute. If you look for fault you will find it." Hr was meant to be sweeping ryan slotted in to centre back from what i could see.shane spent much last.15 in the forwards?.but im not knpvking the lad he was wrecked but if your sweeping why be up the field. Borderroyal (Meath) - Posts: 496 - 26/10/2020 19:28:32 2301742 Link
My team for next game Colgan Lavin McGill Toner Keogan S mcentee (doubtful harnan be fit) Hickey Jones Menton J McEntee Morris J wallace McMahan Walsh O Reilly Assuming I mcentee is fit also plenary of options off the bench. royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 26/10/2020 19:40:31 2301746 Link
Replying To LeitrimRoyal99: "If we had a squad injury-free you could have that starting 15. Toner, Harkin, James McEntee, Shane McEntee, Ross Ryan, Brian Conlon, Campion, Devine, Lenihan, Joey Wallace, Matt Costello, Jack O'Connor, Banty Conlon, Dardis and then maybe Mattimoe, Aaron Lynch, Oisin Reilly and maybe a young goalkeeper if they made themselves available. All of a sudden we seemed to have unearthed a pretty solid squad" Gavin McGowan of Ratoath - best 6 in senior championship - with Harnan out he is a better option at 6 than McEntee or conlon ASaminthehand (Meath) - Posts: 422 - 26/10/2020 20:01:39 2301755 Link
Replying To ASaminthehand: "Gavin McGowan of Ratoath - best 6 in senior championship - with Harnan out he is a better option at 6 than McEntee or conlon" Is he on panel? Borderroyal (Meath) - Posts: 496 - 26/10/2020 20:16:05 2301760 Link
Replying To royaldunne: "Hi my was replaced by like for like (and he was spent at the time ) who is the natural cb we could have thrown on. Btw he was tigerish defending in the 69 minute. If you look for fault you will find it." I think Shane McEntee is a good footballer lads who plays a hard working if unspectacular role in the team. Definitely worth place on panel. Boylan won All Ireland's with 1/2 players on each of his winning teams who were not too dissimilar to Shane McEntee. Crinigan (Meath) - Posts: 1352 - 26/10/2020 20:58:14 2301780 Link
Replying To royaldunne: "My team for next game Colgan Lavin McGill Toner Keogan S mcentee (doubtful harnan be fit) Hickey Jones Menton J McEntee Morris J wallace McMahan Walsh O Reilly Assuming I mcentee is fit also plenary of options off the bench." Good side ! Harnan or Conlan at 6 ! Switch McMahon and Morris ! Hes not the answer for 11 yet ! Play him closer to goal for now ! Drop Wallace for O'Sullivan ! grahamc9897 (Meath) - Posts: 1175 - 26/10/2020 21:15:02 2301792 Link
Replying To Borderroyal: "Is he on panel?" Well if he is not then bring him onto the panel. MillerX (Meath) - Posts: 1080 - 26/10/2020 22:39:35 2301821 Link
Replying To Crinigan: "I think Shane McEntee is a good footballer lads who plays a hard working if unspectacular role in the team. Definitely worth place on panel. Boylan won All Ireland's with 1/2 players on each of his winning teams who were not too dissimilar to Shane McEntee." That's it. Look is he a certain starter ? No, is he a panel player yes definitely, he is never going to be a keoghan or menton type of player, he can fill in in half backs midfield or half forwards, I just don't like the assumption that he is only there cause he is andys son, he was on O'Dowd team previously, and while it's only a personal opinion I don't think Conlon is better than him, maybe club level but let's not forget brien has been given plenty of chances too. royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 27/10/2020 08:56:51 2301855 Link
Replying To grahamc9897: "Good side ! Harnan or Conlan at 6 ! Switch McMahon and Morris ! Hes not the answer for 11 yet ! Play him closer to goal for now ! Drop Wallace for O'Sullivan !" Is their not a rule for concussions? Don't think O'Sullivan can train for 10 days. Or am I wrong on that ?? That's why I didn't include him. royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 27/10/2020 08:58:41 2301857 Link
Replying To royaldunne: "My team for next game Colgan Lavin McGill Toner Keogan S mcentee (doubtful harnan be fit) Hickey Jones Menton J McEntee Morris J wallace McMahan Walsh O Reilly Assuming I mcentee is fit also plenary of options off the bench." Just wondering why you would drop Ronan Ryan ? who has been excellent all last year. A solid defender. And IMO had a good game again Sunday After Jones, and Morris. Ryan was up there in to top performers Sunday. Its hard to tell, from watching it on television. But seems like he played at 6 and was solid. He certainly didn't play 12. bobkarlgees (Meath) - Posts: 1265 - 27/10/2020 10:47:47 2301896 Link
Replying To bobkarlgees: "Just wondering why you would drop Ronan Ryan ? who has been excellent all last year. A solid defender. And IMO had a good game again Sunday After Jones, and Morris. Ryan was up there in to top performers Sunday. Its hard to tell, from watching it on television. But seems like he played at 6 and was solid. He certainly didn't play 12." Fair point. I'd happily swap him with wallace. There is really 20 lads that could arguably be all considered starters and I'm not been disrespectful to anyone not included in starting 15. And I actually think that these days it's nearly as important to finish with as strong as 15 as what started. But yes he has been very good this year royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 27/10/2020 11:31:47 2301921 Link
Replying To Borderroyal: "Is he on panel?" No - but he should be! Royalblufill (Meath) - Posts: 511 - 27/10/2020 11:35:26 2301924 Link
Replying To Crinigan: "That team you've made there, with the right tactics and coaching (kickout strategy, attacking strategy etc) plus focus and motivation, should win promotion to Div 1 again next year." What's everyone's obsession about Division 1?. Before the league starts next year we've the little matter of a thing called The All Ireland Championship which is slightly more important than the league. LobinstownMan (Meath) - Posts: 125 - 27/10/2020 11:37:21 2301925 Link
Replying To ASaminthehand: "Gavin McGowan of Ratoath - best 6 in senior championship - with Harnan out he is a better option at 6 than McEntee or conlon" Yeah he is a good player alright but think he is committed to hurling. I think Ryan is a better option at 6 than McEntee or Conlon. Thought he played well at the weekend. Royalblufill (Meath) - Posts: 511 - 27/10/2020 11:38:35 2301927 Link
Replying To Borderroyal: "Is he on panel?" Not that I am aware of - he is a top class hurler but didn't play for the hurlers at the weekend - might be injured. But if not he should be on the panel ASaminthehand (Meath) - Posts: 422 - 27/10/2020 11:40:36 2301928 Link