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Yeah I think McGowan was brought in ahead of him I didn't see him at all during the warm up. We were calling out for an inside forward to come on in the last 15 minutes.
Royal.1 (Meath) - Posts: 45 - 15/02/2026 11:23:57 2656507 Link 0 |
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Agree that we don't seem to get any of these long advantages that Derry Cavan and Louth got against us. So many times in the second half I felt there should have been an advantage and these frees would have been popped over and never would've given Louth the chance to get back
Royal.1 (Meath) - Posts: 45 - 15/02/2026 11:26:25 2656509 Link 0 |
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I think the back line actually did a solid job. They stood up well and dealt with a lot of pressure. The problem was what happened after that first half. When we turned the ball over and pushed forward the recovery back up the pitch just wasn't there. The support runs were slow, no real shape to them, and lads were left doing too much on their own. Back line were exposed because there's no help coming back up the field why so many frees occured. If Meath wiil need to defend as a proper unit and look after the ball better against Cork, cut out the cheap frees and be smarter in possession. We will match them physically because we're not lacking size or strength. When the intensity is right, we can go toe-to-toe with anyone. But if that second-half drop-off creeps in again, Cork won't be as forgiving. They're far more clinical. Give them space, lose our shape for five minutes, and they'll punish it. And if someone like Hurley gets half a sniff, he'll nip in and skin us alive before we've even realised we've switched off. Holymoly#6 (Meath) - Posts: 43 - 15/02/2026 11:34:42 2656516 Link 0 |
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On one of the videos of the Meath players coming off the bus I saw Caolán ward there, he would be a good option in the forwards, has anyone heard how he's been getting on in any challenge games etc? Royaler89 (Meath) - Posts: 10 - 15/02/2026 11:54:27 2656521 Link 0 |
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Injured, he did a running session yesterday morning in Dunganny so hopefully it's not serious but I'd be doubtful he'd play against Cork. I'd also be worried for Costello and Keoghan, both limped off yesterday. Injuries are stacking up all of a sudden. Kinlough played an in house match last week but next week is still way too soon for him. I think Curtis and Hickey might get back for next week which would be great with the amount of injuries in the forwards. Gray could be back too but the reality is he's a good bit behind in the midfield pecking order at the moment. People keep asking about Jones, he won't play any league. He's rushed back from a lot of injuries and reaggravated, important he doesn't do that again.
Sheridan2010louth (Meath) - Posts: 296 - 15/02/2026 12:28:59 2656526 Link 1 |
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Think when one of Menton or McBride comes off, we need a natural midfielder coming in to replace. Kinlough would help here but perhaps Charlie O'Connor should get a run in the meantime. Yes Hickey as a working wing forward or attacking wing back, and Curtis as an inside forward would both help. Lynch did ok in first half but turned over a bad one 2nd half and lost confidence then. Frayne lots of possession and good passing but not at his sharpest in front of posts. Keoghan looks a little off last couple of games and was limping badly at the end. Important to have Costello and Conlon fit. winatallcost (Meath) - Posts: 925 - 15/02/2026 13:20:40 2656534 Link 0 |
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I think you're mistaken,
latouche25 (Meath) - Posts: 567 - 15/02/2026 15:12:30 2656548 Link 0 |
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Conlon had a niggle so wasn't togged. Of course he would have came on if not started southmeathgael (Meath) - Posts: 1053 - 15/02/2026 16:24:28 2656574 Link 0 |
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What's Conlons injury? The poor lad can't catch a break with injuries. Kinsella was outstanding and think Lavin has been our best defender so far this season. Has upped his intensity from last year and looks a hell of a lot more confident on the ball in terms of wanting to attack after we over turn it. A great first half and 11 points up and great to get over the line, but lots of learnings as we shoudlnt have been in that position. Think Costello and Frayne did a good job yesterday, delighted for them. Though Costello block was excellent and no way a penalty! Still think Raf looks a bit off the pace/lacking intensity that he brought last year but let's hope he gets it back
Royalroyal97 (Meath) - Posts: 28 - 15/02/2026 16:47:17 2656584 Link 0 |
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It was definitely him with all the players, he's the lad that does be on TikTok.
Royaler89 (Meath) - Posts: 10 - 15/02/2026 16:48:20 2656586 Link 0 |
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Great to be 3 from 3 but maybe some warning signs there for us going forward. Strange that we went away from our fast running transition game in the 1st half to a more conservative slow approach in the 2nd half. For the 2nd week in a row a team pushed onto us for our kick out in the 2nd half and we really struggled to get hands on ball. Big positive was I thought we looked more defensively secure and cant remember Louth getting any significant goal chances. Huge test next Sunday but winning from losing positions is becoming a nice habbit. Northroyal55 (Meath) - Posts: 17 - 15/02/2026 16:49:50 2656587 Link 0 |
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Saw him on pitch before match. Don't think he is part of playing squad but is he helping out in another way?
winatallcost (Meath) - Posts: 925 - 15/02/2026 17:21:48 2656599 Link 0 |
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Had on his socials he was following the kit man for a behind the scenes look.
Royalroyal97 (Meath) - Posts: 28 - 15/02/2026 18:06:54 2656620 Link 0 |
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Could easily be sitting on 2 points instead of 6. But somehow this team is able to find a way to win and its becoming a habit. Great to see and entertaining to boot. bert09 (Meath) - Posts: 1846 - 15/02/2026 18:20:48 2656625 Link 0 |
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I'd agree with a lot of the above here. I think are full back line has been very solid this year. Lavin is at his peak currently getting serious turnovers for the , O'Halloran going strong as well he's a different man this year defensively, carries the ball out of defence at good pace. It's going to be very hard for raff to replicate last year, he has a target on his back now and every top forward will want to go after him. We're struggling slightly at the top of the arc, teams seem to be targeting us there, which is a worry. We need everyone back fit for Leinster then we've a serious panel imagine bringing James conlan , Jack o Connor Ronan Jonesy Jack Kinlough Kieth Curtis and cathal hickey of the bench for impacts. Hopefully we can get these poor second half's out of our system for cork, a worry cause Cavan and Louth both similar shooting efficiency low and turnover rate high. Hopefully a big results in cork.
mrmagican (Meath) - Posts: 15 - 15/02/2026 19:13:45 2656644 Link 0 |
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Fair play to Sean Brennan saving Ciaran Keenan's penalty, and Kinsella's great goal to beat Tiernan Markey who was sat on the Louth bench. Cabbagepatch1667 (Meath) - Posts: 117 - 15/02/2026 23:49:57 2656700 Link 1 |
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My god, what next. That is embarrassing. Tobefair80 (Meath) - Posts: 105 - 16/02/2026 08:59:54 2656719 Link 0 |
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That second half collapse felt a bit Mick O'Dowd era. Thankfully the result wasnt the same as how that era usually ended. trimmer (Meath) - Posts: 573 - 16/02/2026 09:25:05 2656723 Link 0 |
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A win is a win but yes the 2nd half has to be a worry. If you look at the top teams, that just doesn't happen. You've got to keep the score board ticking. Flynn point was incredible but getting out of jail like that isn't something we can just keep doing every week. Let's hope we can learn from this and develop a game management strategy with a big lead like that. Easier said than done in the modern game but we've got to take lessons and improve. Derry and Tyrone are getting up to speed so we're realistically still in a 4 way battle for promotion. Canavan out for the rest of the league so that'll be a help when we play Tyrone. Get the feeling score difference and head going to matter when all is said and done. NYRoyal (USA) - Posts: 74 - 16/02/2026 11:25:09 2656745 Link 0 |
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Yes Cavan and Louth no world beaters but local derby matches tend to take on a life of their own. Weather conditions are rough too while its still early season. Agree we probably have only 6 or 7 players playing to their level with 2 or 3 at an exceptational level but there is plenty of improvement to come. Cork are no world beaters so think it will be another 50/50 game.
winatallcost (Meath) - Posts: 925 - 16/02/2026 11:32:24 2656747 Link 0 |