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Meath V Donegal - 3 Like(s)
A bit of perspective needed. Everyone forgetting to mention this was year 1 of new management. 3rd place in league, leister final appearance, all Ireland semi final beating Dublin, kerry and galway along the way. It's been an extraordinary year, let's be real. Yesterday was hugely dissappinting but as we have learned from games in the year we will have to learn alot from yesterday as donegal thought both team and management a lesson. Once they learn from the year and, strengthen the panel I don't see any reason why we can't progress further. Dont forget who we were missing yesterday, huge players, donegal had absolutely Everyone, not saying we would have won but certainly would have helped to have Jones flynn kinlough hickey conlon. They all deserve huge credit for the year they gave us, and im sure next year will bring more of the same.
southmeathgael (Meath) - 15/07/2025 08:51:20
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Meath V Donegal - 2 Like(s)
Replying To NYRoyal: "You would hope a thumping like that that doesn't set us back. The task for Robbie Brennan is to get this team consistent. That means promotion to Division 1 is must. Robbie and Conor Gillespie did a fantastic job this year but getting good coaches in will help us achieve progress. If we can evolve our game plan and guys like Morris, with bags full of ability, can be coached on how to become an even better player, that is how we improve. A few new defensive players and work on the defensive game plan is a must. Donegal were awesome times but we were so open at the back which has been a theme this year e.g. the goals given away against Louth, Roscommon, Galway and yesterday. Something that can be addressed with the correct coaching." Cork hurlers took a hiding in an All Ireland final in 2021 but they have kept building and look in a good place now.
That's an extreme example but many good teams have taking a high profile hiding as part of their journey.
No guarantees but for me I would like to see us become a consistent top 8 team in the next 2 years.
Leinster should be competitive in next 2 years, this should be a big help to Leinster teams trying to push on.
GreenMan1987 (Meath) - 15/07/2025 07:33:58
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Meath V Donegal - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Blackspot09: "Couldn't agree more. They deserve zero credit" I agree also, they walked out on meath midway through our season with no explanation what so ever, we might never know what really happened there but I think our performances improved since there departure.
Royal.Legend (Meath) - 14/07/2025 22:36:49
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Meath V Donegal - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Royal.Legend: "I agree also, they walked out on meath midway through our season with no explanation what so ever, we might never know what really happened there but I think our performances improved since there departure." Agreed - whatever went on in the background no one really knows but the reality is they walked away from the 36 / 40 players that had worked so hard for them in the previous 6 months.
Thunderstruck (Meath) - 15/07/2025 09:36:11
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