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Replying To Claretandblue: "Kildare beat Meath in same group tonight so they're definitely through but a defeat in Newbridge next week and a win for Longford vs Meath would see Westmeath eliminated on head to head with Meath. Minor results can be unpredictable as tonight's results showed. Offaly had a very fancied minor team but well beaten tonight by Louth and on verge of elimination" Thanks. I had thought Kildare beat Longford but just checked again and Longford came back to draw with them. A_Chairde (Westmeath) - Posts: 293 - 11/04/2025 08:14:29 2601472 Link
Team named for Newbridge 1 McCormack 2 Gonoud 3 Giles 4 Dillon 5 Harte 6 Wallace 7 Sam 8 Connellan 9 O Hara 10 O Sullivan 11 Danny Mc 12 Mattie 13 Robbie F 14 Luke 15 Cooney 16 Bear 17 Sam Smith 18 Guerin 19 Joey Moran 20 Eoghan McCabe 21 Brandon Kelly 22 Johnny Lynam 23 Lorcan 24 Dan Scahill 25 Stephen Smith 26 Shane Orsmby Thoughts? Strongest half back line we could have, I think there migbt be a late change in the full back line though, possibly Sam Smith?? First involvement for him this year? Also would Lynam be fit enough to start in midfield. Unusual to have no proper shot stoppers in a 26. A_Chairde (Westmeath) - Posts: 293 - 11/04/2025 08:31:32 2601473 Link
Replying To mintyfresh: "Where did you get that from? GAA plus announced him as a pundit today" I'm a clown, twas the GAA+ lineup, thanks for clarifying. Catching up on WH news at 5am has its pitfalls! Lakers.for.Sam (Westmeath) - Posts: 85 - 11/04/2025 10:04:35 2601480 Link
Best of luck on Saturday evening. While recent results haven't quite reflected the efforts on the pitch, the signs are clear - our style of play is evolving, and our fitness is right up there with the best. The draw last time out showed grit, growth, and a glimpse of what's coming. This team has all the foundation for a breakthrough. With the upcoming competition around the corner, I have a strong sense that everything is about to click, A strong positive support from forums etc such as this and from the sideline would help the "click" happen BarrRst (Westmeath) - Posts: 37 - 11/04/2025 12:06:08 2601493 Link
Replying To A_Chairde: "Team named for Newbridge 1 McCormack 2 Gonoud 3 Giles 4 Dillon 5 Harte 6 Wallace 7 Sam 8 Connellan 9 O Hara 10 O Sullivan 11 Danny Mc 12 Mattie 13 Robbie F 14 Luke 15 Cooney 16 Bear 17 Sam Smith 18 Guerin 19 Joey Moran 20 Eoghan McCabe 21 Brandon Kelly 22 Johnny Lynam 23 Lorcan 24 Dan Scahill 25 Stephen Smith 26 Shane Orsmby Thoughts? Strongest half back line we could have, I think there migbt be a late change in the full back line though, possibly Sam Smith?? First involvement for him this year? Also would Lynam be fit enough to start in midfield. Unusual to have no proper shot stoppers in a 26." I don't think Smith is fit enough heart is not fit either saw them play one of the challenge games way off the pierce a few lads gone off the panel I don't think they were good enough anyway Mick1234 (Westmeath) - Posts: 27 - 11/04/2025 12:14:43 2601495 Link
Replying To Mick1234: "I don't think Smith is fit enough heart is not fit either saw them play one of the challenge games way off the pierce a few lads gone off the panel I don't think they were good enough anyway" Smyth is a fantastic footballer, have seen him mark heslin and luke in club championship and do very well, match fitness will be his issue and making his snr debue with westmeath, same with harte match fitness. But I am optimistic for tonight. Think we are good enough. Get another good performance and get the win. Upforthegame23 (Westmeath) - Posts: 144 - 12/04/2025 12:37:08 2601572 Link
Replying To Upforthegame23: "Smyth is a fantastic footballer, have seen him mark heslin and luke in club championship and do very well, match fitness will be his issue and making his snr debue with westmeath, same with harte match fitness. But I am optimistic for tonight. Think we are good enough. Get another good performance and get the win." Definitely up to this level but big step up having not played a minute of the league. Have a great feeling about today, meeting a few of the players during the week the vibes are good. Best of luck to the players and manegement. Iarmhi Abu A_Chairde (Westmeath) - Posts: 293 - 12/04/2025 14:12:32 2601575 Link
What is the rule on square balls now? Leftpeg1 (Westmeath) - Posts: 95 - 12/04/2025 20:41:59 2601619 Link
Replying To Leftpeg1: "What is the rule on square balls now?" My understanding is once the ball is kicked you can go into the square, open to correction. stonemadbeany (USA) - Posts: 604 - 12/04/2025 20:56:45 2601624 Link
Replying To Leftpeg1: "What is the rule on square balls now?" You can enter once the ball has been played. Hard luck lads. Sweetspot (Kildare) - Posts: 340 - 12/04/2025 20:58:12 2601625 Link
Could go into a detailed summary of why we lost but conellans injury is primary reason long story short. Midlandsman (Westmeath) - Posts: 40 - 12/04/2025 21:17:22 2601629 Link
Replying To Leftpeg1: "What is the rule on square balls now?" Goalkeeper has to be stronger should have saved both goals tonight Undertheroad (Westmeath) - Posts: 74 - 12/04/2025 21:29:04 2601631 Link
Replying To Undertheroad: "Goalkeeper has to be stronger should have saved both goals tonight" Whatever about the second goal-he had no chance with the first.To be fair his kick outs and distribution was excellant and losing Connellan was the big factor in Westmeaths loss tonight-hr totally controlled the middle of the park and Feilly only came into the game once Ray went off Bruno@1 (Westmeath) - Posts: 256 - 12/04/2025 21:53:52 2601636 Link
Best of luck to Kildare. Took their chances. Great to play a championship match to a packed crowd. A nice tidy ground. We never clicked on our 2 points tonight as we did in the league. Maroon Heaven (Westmeath) - Posts: 44 - 12/04/2025 21:58:23 2601637 Link
Tough defeat to take, black card seemed harsh and was crucial, thought two goals were preventable, obviously Connellan a huge loss as he was dominating, Luke needed more support, he was outstanding, Kildare's strength in depth important Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 2116 - 12/04/2025 22:26:39 2601642 Link
Replying To Bruno@1: "Whatever about the second goal-he had no chance with the first.To be fair his kick outs and distribution was excellant and losing Connellan was the big factor in Westmeaths loss tonight-hr totally controlled the middle of the park and Feilly only came into the game once Ray went off" What are you on about it was right at him? Struck well but he got two big hands on it and went through him. A proper goalie saves it. Actually thought his kick outs improved though apart from that one to Kirwan. However I feel sorry for him he's just not a goalkeeper whatever way you look at it Bluelake (Westmeath) - Posts: 241 - 12/04/2025 22:37:25 2601647 Link
The shot for the first goal was practically straight at him, perfect height for any goalkeeper. McCormack's kickouts in general were excellent to be fair to him. Ray's injury changed the course of the game, we were the better team up to this point. Luke was the best player on the pitch. Tailteann Cup is a good building block for this team. iarmhiabu (Westmeath) - Posts: 147 - 12/04/2025 22:41:09 2601648 Link
Very unlucky tonight in Newbridge. Cracking game though and wish Kildare well in next round but once Westmeath lost Ray Connellan, the game turned with Feely and Bolton getting on top from there on. No luck whatsoever this year. Tailtean Cup now. I hope Westmeath make an effort for it. They just need a win or two to help develop the team. Greengrass1 (Westmeath) - Posts: 17 - 12/04/2025 23:29:22 2601651 Link
Unfortunately Connellans injury was the difference , he was man of the match before going off,, Kildare are a poor team , they kicked a lot of bad wides. We are probably a bit unlucky that Lynam is only back and Guerin etc have no natch fitness . It looked like Conor Dillon got a bad injury just as the whistle blew coffey (Westmeath) - Posts: 19 - 13/04/2025 00:16:25 2601656 Link
Replying To Sweetspot: "You can enter once the ball has been played. Hard luck lads." Thanks, wasn't be smart just unsure. Best of luck in semi final Leftpeg1 (Westmeath) - Posts: 95 - 13/04/2025 00:49:36 2601657 Link