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Armagh Overrated - 2 Like(s)
Replying To hlynch12: "Just like Donegal a lot of hype about Armagh. Lucky avoid relegation, won a Ulster championship, nobody took serious. Hammered the gap last year against Kerry having won soft All Ireland year before. IS this Armagh team overrated?" I think it's more your dislike for them that's obvious.
eoinog (National) - 18/06/2026 12:47:28
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Westmeath Football thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Westmeath25: "Totally agree. I just can't believe anyone would give out about any of our players after the year we've had. We're meant to be supporters, if you want go give out about players go on some United forum." I've observed this for years without ever signing up. This topic has prompted me to post.
Sam, Ray, Luke, Wally, Mattie, Jason, Johnny H, Tadhg, ……etc., etc., have given us the summer of our lives.
We've played six matches and been favourites in two of them. They have run themselves into the ground, flung their bodies into challenges and held their nerve in pressure moments. We've had almost everybody scoring, superb defensive running', sixteen goals, sixteen two pointers, three clean sheets and memories for the rest of our lives.
There have been mistakes. Lessons will be learned and we'll be better for it. It's best to leave the reviews to Mark McHugh. He'll be well able to instruct the players.
The players owe us nothing. We should enjoy the journey while it lasts. Be mindful of player's friends and family reading these sites. If Westmeath 2026 isn't enough for anybody, there's always the World Cup.
GerryHeavincorner (National) - 17/06/2026 22:39:07
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Sunday Game - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Fionn: "100%
And you'd defo miss Pat Spillane and Joe Brolly also." Yes 100%. Men who voiced their opinion whether it be right or wrong.
Dothesimplethingswell (National) - 18/06/2026 00:47:33
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Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Scenicparish: "You are complicating a system for the sake of it. What is wrong with the way it is now?
Kerry got caught this year with tough draws. I'd say that's your problem? Kerry have to beat Armagh just to make it to a quarterfinal." I welcome the tough draws. It is great for Killarney to get 3 big games this year - win, lose or draw. Championship is championship. Results going the other way are taken on the chin.
An All Ireland playoff would be great. The extra hurdles in Ulster and Leinster do need recognition in a fair playoff around that.
legendzxix (National) - 18/06/2026 14:37:43
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Westmeath Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Claretandblue: "Galway had seven clear goal scoring opportunities, they're operating on a different level to us and that's fine. They're potential All Ireland winners. Our next target after Sunday is division 2 and to stay there for 2-3 years. We hopefully will get close to Galway's level in 3-4 years time with the necessary strength work and talented prospects coming through who fulfill potential." While I agree with that target . I think at the earliest opportunity the county board should ratify mark mchugh and his management team
mickcunningham (National) - 18/06/2026 14:03:09
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Armagh Overrated - 1 Like(s)
Replying To hlynch12: "Just like Donegal a lot of hype about Armagh. Lucky avoid relegation, won a Ulster championship, nobody took serious. Hammered the gap last year against Kerry having won soft All Ireland year before. IS this Armagh team overrated?" I don't think they are overrated tbh.
I personally think whoever prevails in Killarney, will win Sam.
Fionn (National) - 18/06/2026 12:23:02
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Dublin GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To BarneyGrant: "Too many things need to go right for Dublin as opposed to Donegal. Not impossible that they will. A day on which the backs tighten up, Ó Cofaigh Byrne has a stormer, and Costello, Con and Paddy Small click and PASS the jaysus ball!, and they are match for most.
Not optimistic about our chances in Thurles or CP." Rumours that Costello has done the hamstring and won't be available on Sunday too.
One thing that has driven me mad is the amount of times we have gotten in for a goal chance but the final pass has been lacking for the easy tap in! We saw countless palmed goals under Jim Gavin in particular as we always went for the jugular when we got a sniff. I just feel that edge has been missing...so far! Hopefully we can find it on Sunday as Donegal have proven they are not exactly water tight at the back when run at.
Hoping for a close game and that we can at least ask all the right questions of Donegal. And if they answer them and see it out then fair play to them.
TrueBlue35 (National) - 18/06/2026 12:09:57
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Dublin GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Lockjaw: "I'd be very wary of this game as well. Quite simply because we son't know if we're going to see the Donegal that blitzed Kerry twice, or the Donegal that looked flat as a pancake against Down and Cork.
Dublin are not what they were, but they still have elite players who can decide games. It will be interesting to see who is tasked with picking up Con. Costello is another very dangerous player whe he's in the mood.
Dublin have had trouble with their kickouts. I'd be hoping we adopt an aggressive press, force them long and trust that the likes of McGee, McFadden, Langan and McGonagle can dominate the skies. I'd also like to see a marked improvement in our attacking. We were very lethargic and predictable against Cork. In fairness to Cork though, they were extremely disciplined and set up well tactically." Too many things need to go right for Dublin as opposed to Donegal. Not impossible that they will. A day on which the backs tighten up, Ó Cofaigh Byrne has a stormer, and Costello, Con and Paddy Small click and PASS the jaysus ball!, and they are match for most.
Not optimistic about our chances in Thurles or CP.
BarneyGrant (National) - 18/06/2026 10:40:12
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Monaghan GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
A lot of talk in print media and podcasts today about how tired Westmeath must be, miles up, injuries, content with a great season etc. Dangerous, dangerous thinking if it creeps into the Monaghan mindset. Watching the Roscommon game back, it was no more than a glorified challenge game - they had zero interest after 50 mins. Monaghan were actually terrible for 50 mins and a better opponent would have punished them hard. Westmeath are a better, motivated opponent.
Eddie the Exile (National) - 18/06/2026 10:28:43
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Dublin GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Dlweekender: "I disagree, Dublin v Donegal is 50/50. As a Donegal supporter I'd love to see us winning comfortably but I cant see it. If its tight again in the last 10 Donegal could well get the jitters again. Hard to call" I'd be very wary of this game as well. Quite simply because we son't know if we're going to see the Donegal that blitzed Kerry twice, or the Donegal that looked flat as a pancake against Down and Cork.
Dublin are not what they were, but they still have elite players who can decide games. It will be interesting to see who is tasked with picking up Con. Costello is another very dangerous player whe he's in the mood.
Dublin have had trouble with their kickouts. I'd be hoping we adopt an aggressive press, force them long and trust that the likes of McGee, McFadden, Langan and McGonagle can dominate the skies. I'd also like to see a marked improvement in our attacking. We were very lethargic and predictable against Cork. In fairness to Cork though, they were extremely disciplined and set up well tactically.
Lockjaw (National) - 18/06/2026 10:10:37
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Westmeath Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Westmeath25: "Totally agree. I just can't believe anyone would give out about any of our players after the year we've had. We're meant to be supporters, if you want go give out about players go on some United forum." Rarely post here but also totally agree. Mind-boggling stuff. This is all major bonus territory. We must be honest, the final 3 point margin hugely flattered Westmeath and some here are reading way too much into that goal concession on half time. This team deserve huge credit for the guts we all know they have but Galway always appeared to know they were never losing despite several missed easy goal opportunities in the second half especially.
fogonthetyne (National) - 18/06/2026 03:05:17
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Westmeath Football thread - 1 Like(s)
It seems one poster has a serious issue with Sam McCartan...easy to ready between the lines and the comments to see that poster is one of he many new supporters Westmeath have gained this year.
Sam has been one of our players of the championship so far, has been a stalwart for a number of years now. was excellent when we won the Tailteann Cup. He is a brilliant player and we are lucky to have him.
For the long term fans one the board, I wouldn't bother responding to that, just a wind up merchant.
Lets look to Sunday and hopefully the lads will do us proud again
Dessie15 (National) - 17/06/2026 15:09:02
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Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To CiarraiMick: "Simple solution.Take away the link between provincial and All Ireland championshipas.
Let the provincials stand alone and have no bearing on the championship format.Play the provincialscsome other time.
Im sure the likes of Louth and Westmeath might feel sad about it but if its what most want then why not." It's no surprise that it's the Kerry posters that have the problem with the new AI Series as they were the team that had most to gain from the old system.
The League positions have a bearing on some of the16 teams that contest the AI Series.
The provincial finalists get home advantage in their first match in the AI Series.
It's a fair enough system and this along with the new rules have given the GAA Football Championship a new lease of life.
Scenicparish (National) - 17/06/2026 21:26:47
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Roscommon GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To moros: "Tell us something we don't already know." In 1923, a jockey won a race at Belmont Park despite being technically dead.
Frank Hayes was a 35-year-old stable hand and longtime aspiring jockey who had never won a single race in his life. He finally got his shot riding a 20/1 longshot horse named Sweet Kiss.
Somewhere during the steeplechase, Hayes suffered a massive, fatal heart attack. However, he didn't fall off. His body slumped forward, and his hands remained locked into the reins, perfectly balanced in the saddle.
When the owner and doctors rushed out to congratulate Hayes in the winner's circle, they discovered he had passed away moments before the finish line.
Gaa_lover (National) - 17/06/2026 20:54:40
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Dublin GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Dlweekender: "I disagree, Dublin v Donegal is 50/50. As a Donegal supporter I'd love to see us winning comfortably but I cant see it. If its tight again in the last 10 Donegal could well get the jitters again. Hard to call" Its not a foregone conclusion but its definetely not 50:50. If Donegal are serious about going all the way they need to be answering some of the questions posed by the Cork defeat and putting Dublin away convincingly.
JimB1991 (National) - 17/06/2026 20:09:35
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Dublin GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To katser: "Dublin hurlers and footballers can book their Summer Holidays Monday morning!" I disagree, Dublin v Donegal is 50/50. As a Donegal supporter I'd love to see us winning comfortably but I cant see it. If its tight again in the last 10 Donegal could well get the jitters again. Hard to call
Dlweekender (National) - 17/06/2026 19:12:34
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Westmeath Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Dessie15: "It seems one poster has a serious issue with Sam McCartan...easy to ready between the lines and the comments to see that poster is one of he many new supporters Westmeath have gained this year.
Sam has been one of our players of the championship so far, has been a stalwart for a number of years now. was excellent when we won the Tailteann Cup. He is a brilliant player and we are lucky to have him.
For the long term fans one the board, I wouldn't bother responding to that, just a wind up merchant.
Lets look to Sunday and hopefully the lads will do us proud again" Totally agree. I just can't believe anyone would give out about any of our players after the year we've had. We're meant to be supporters, if you want go give out about players go on some United forum.
Westmeath25 (National) - 17/06/2026 18:59:52
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Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To yew_tree: "Amazing that it will be 30 years this September since Mayo played Meath in those finals. Mayo have been in one third of All football finals (that's 10 not including replays) in 30 years. It's an astonishing level of consistency but a shocking return of zero wins." Wow, Some record and so unlucky on a few occasions.I was just thinking that Kerry have been in 16 finals (not including 2 replays also) but we lucky to get a few wins.
Getting to a final is also brilliant though as the build up is magic.
Someday soon Yewtree I hope you and the Mayo people can enjoy the ultimate win.
CiarraiMick (National) - 17/06/2026 18:25:34
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Roscommon GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To dave1988: "Westmeath seem to have that never say die attitude and that bit between their teeth. Monaghan won't get it as easy this weekend but you can tell by Mark McHughs interviews that he's a very intense in your face lad who you would go to war for on the pitch." Yes and I think we saw that influence on Roscommon the one year he was with us. He's doing a good job with Westmeath who win or lose, will give it a real go in Clones.
endgame (National) - 17/06/2026 17:42:34
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Dublin GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Fionn: "I did reply but it didn't get posted
Check out your posts in July 2023 about the Dubs playing in Croker.
In your own words
"… but I do have a problem with them playing neutral games there…"" So whete is thete? Why dont you publish the full sentence?I know why ypu wont
CiarraiMick (National) - 17/06/2026 16:51:46
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