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Lomans can pick up the cup now. No one in the same league. Thought kinnegad may have offered something but I was wrong Greenandgoldie (Westmeath) - Posts: 154 - 27/08/2023 19:20:14 2502485 Link
Very hard to see Lomans being beaten at this stage. Will certainly be in the final anyway. Westmeathgael98 (Westmeath) - Posts: 50 - 27/08/2023 19:40:30 2502489 Link
14 men St.Lomans cruised to victory in a sloppy enough game that they were never in any fear of losing. Some key moments and St. Lomans won't be happy with the Peter Foy sending off which they will surely appeal as nobody, including the two players involved, seemed to know why there was a red card issued. A very minimal coming together at most. Very sad to see Jack Geoghegan stretchered off with what seems to be a very bad knee injury. Wishing him a speedy recovery. Big loss for St. Lomans should tgat be a season ending injury. Thought the game could be ruined with the very early red card but it was a very competitive game and entertaining game with performances from John Heslin, Sam McCartan, David Whelan and Darragh O'Keefe the standouts, but St. Lomans looked like they could strike for goal at any time. Danny McCartan and Shane Dempsey quiet by their standards but very impactful all the same. Killucan tried to get under their skin but the gap in class was too clear today. Routes to the final clear after today. St. Lomans play the winners of Tang v Tyrellspass and a trickier side sees Kinnegad face the winners of Caulry v Athlone. Time for Shane Currans master plan to unfold? Im calling a Caulry / Lomans final. Edman78 (Westmeath) - Posts: 100 - 27/08/2023 19:46:20 2502491 Link
Killucan will win a championship in the next two years I watched the game myself today as neutral and was very impressed with the likes of smyth flood and Darby in the full back line definitely should be looked at for the county I think that if they can get the football as priority they have a team hungry enough to win Westmeathno1 (Westmeath) - Posts: 6 - 27/08/2023 21:47:19 2502517 Link
Replying To Edman78: "14 men St.Lomans cruised to victory in a sloppy enough game that they were never in any fear of losing. Some key moments and St. Lomans won't be happy with the Peter Foy sending off which they will surely appeal as nobody, including the two players involved, seemed to know why there was a red card issued. A very minimal coming together at most. Very sad to see Jack Geoghegan stretchered off with what seems to be a very bad knee injury. Wishing him a speedy recovery. Big loss for St. Lomans should tgat be a season ending injury. Thought the game could be ruined with the very early red card but it was a very competitive game and entertaining game with performances from John Heslin, Sam McCartan, David Whelan and Darragh O'Keefe the standouts, but St. Lomans looked like they could strike for goal at any time. Danny McCartan and Shane Dempsey quiet by their standards but very impactful all the same. Killucan tried to get under their skin but the gap in class was too clear today. Routes to the final clear after today. St. Lomans play the winners of Tang v Tyrellspass and a trickier side sees Kinnegad face the winners of Caulry v Athlone. Time for Shane Currans master plan to unfold? Im calling a Caulry / Lomans final." Killucan werent able to make the advantage of extra man count. They will be disappointed with their season, relegated to Diivsion 3 and demoted to Section B after the promise they showed last year. Two interesting quarter final pairings, Caulry have been tipped by many to challenge Lomans with all their young talent coming through. They have a fantastic chance of getting to first ever senior final after being drawn on the other side of Lomans. I cant see Lomans being beaten though. A_Chairde (Westmeath) - Posts: 252 - 27/08/2023 21:54:41 2502520 Link
Replying To Left Full: "Milltownpass did what they had to do for their last 3 games. They scraped over Multy, had a good win against CFCW & completely destroyed Maryland in the last round. Ballinacargy obviously gave up after their first two matches, hard to believe they lost to CFCW yesterday who were already relegated, a win would have put them into the quarter final. As expected Malachys & Milltownpass advance after dropping down from group a last year. Both teams have a great chance of making the semis & possibly further." Great win for the pass Brandon Kelly made a huge difference to the team only returned from the USA thrusday he scored a lot and was involved in almost every score for the pass very impressive milltownpass could get to a final now Mooo (Westmeath) - Posts: 43 - 27/08/2023 22:00:44 2502521 Link
Killucan winning a championship in next two years is one of more outlandish statements on this forum in last few months. They're now in section B, a very competitive section B, for a number of their key players hurling is priority, that's fact with 4-5 lads on county hurling panel, very few dual players at top level in both codes, Loman's, Kinnegad, Caulry have none for starters. That's a reality for Killucan. Wouldn't read too much into Milltownpass win as Maryland were poor and didn't give them a tough game. Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 1950 - 27/08/2023 22:25:34 2502525 Link
Replying To Mooo: "Great win for the pass Brandon Kelly made a huge difference to the team only returned from the USA thrusday he scored a lot and was involved in almost every score for the pass very impressive milltownpass could get to a final now" Malachys going well too Gaaforlife2023 (Longford) - Posts: 541 - 28/08/2023 02:20:48 2502535 Link
Replying To Westmeathgael98: "Athlone a very average team and absolutely blessed to get through. Tang are good - have a genuine chance of reaching semi final. Moate were very poor and Shamrocks were miles the better team. The Downs are going to go back up next year so realistically the other 5 section B teams are playing for one place." Love the fact that Athlone are written off, wont fear Caulry and if they get Connellan back before Saturday they will fancy their chances.... Shane Allen has been outstanding for them all year, and while they have struggled up top, their defense has been excellent. Corofin123 (Westmeath) - Posts: 11 - 28/08/2023 09:16:15 2502556 Link
Not so sure about the previous comment regarding Foy from Lomans. The Killucan No.10 wasnt happy about the situation and had to go off for 10 mins to get stitches. Foy could be in big trouble as the linesman said it was a headbutt. Even with 14 men Lomans looked in control. Nobody in the county can mark O Toole. He runs the show and the bench Lomans have is incredible. Its hard to see any team getting close but who knows what will happen. Momentum is huge and you can guarantee Kinnegad will be working like dogs to be ready for that semi final. Tang and Athlone more than capable of causing an upset in the quarter final. soreknee (Westmeath) - Posts: 166 - 28/08/2023 11:03:23 2502575 Link
Replying To Corofin123: "Love the fact that Athlone are written off, wont fear Caulry and if they get Connellan back before Saturday they will fancy their chances.... Shane Allen has been outstanding for them all year, and while they have struggled up top, their defense has been excellent." Agree with this wholeheartedly Was at the Caulry game. Caulry shot themselves in the foot with some of the scores they conceded. They were comfortable for most of the game up until The Downs goal where they showed how vulnerable they are on the break Athlone are excellent defensively and if they can keep it tight then they have a massive chance. They will not fear Caulry and Caulry struggle when they are favourites. However with the firepower Caulry have I fancy Caulry by 2-3 points as I think they'll have a little too much for Athlone Brilliant year for Athlone playing Div 1 and section a football for 2024 Mountlin (Westmeath) - Posts: 59 - 28/08/2023 11:24:10 2502581 Link
Replying To soreknee: "Not so sure about the previous comment regarding Foy from Lomans. The Killucan No.10 wasnt happy about the situation and had to go off for 10 mins to get stitches. Foy could be in big trouble as the linesman said it was a headbutt. Even with 14 men Lomans looked in control. Nobody in the county can mark O Toole. He runs the show and the bench Lomans have is incredible. Its hard to see any team getting close but who knows what will happen. Momentum is huge and you can guarantee Kinnegad will be working like dogs to be ready for that semi final. Tang and Athlone more than capable of causing an upset in the quarter final." That's certainly not accurate. We saw No.10 walking back to Foy with his head forward and Foy met him with his head. They squared up to each other. See it all the time. The delayed reaction said everything, they were trying to get him sent off. And it worked. But it wasn't a red card. It was a tick or yellow for both players maximum. He will get a one game ban or if they appeal it he might in fact get off. Edman78 (Westmeath) - Posts: 100 - 28/08/2023 11:34:51 2502586 Link
Replying To Mountlin: "Agree with this wholeheartedly Was at the Caulry game. Caulry shot themselves in the foot with some of the scores they conceded. They were comfortable for most of the game up until The Downs goal where they showed how vulnerable they are on the break Athlone are excellent defensively and if they can keep it tight then they have a massive chance. They will not fear Caulry and Caulry struggle when they are favourites. However with the firepower Caulry have I fancy Caulry by 2-3 points as I think they'll have a little too much for Athlone Brilliant year for Athlone playing Div 1 and section a football for 2024" Agree with this, facts are though, Caulry have only won 2 games in the group, and Cake is liable to do absolutely anything, including some mad stuff from the sideline. Athlone will enjoy the underdogs tag, and wont panic if they go behind, they have for most of their games anyway.... going to enjoy the game, very close ties between both clubs, as a lot of Athlone club people live in Mount Temple and a lot of Caulry people work in Athlone.... proper local derby without the animosity of the Garrycastle/Athlone rivarly. Corofin123 (Westmeath) - Posts: 11 - 28/08/2023 11:51:11 2502594 Link
Replying To Mountlin: "Agree with this wholeheartedly Was at the Caulry game. Caulry shot themselves in the foot with some of the scores they conceded. They were comfortable for most of the game up until The Downs goal where they showed how vulnerable they are on the break Athlone are excellent defensively and if they can keep it tight then they have a massive chance. They will not fear Caulry and Caulry struggle when they are favourites. However with the firepower Caulry have I fancy Caulry by 2-3 points as I think they'll have a little too much for Athlone Brilliant year for Athlone playing Div 1 and section a football for 2024" Very little to read into from yesterday's game between Caulry and The Downs. Caulry never really got out of second gear and had an almost certain goal cleared off the line from which the Downs went up and scored their goal. Had that gone in the game would have finished double scores. They will need to play with a lot more purpose and intent if they want to go far but they have a good, strong and quick team who are a match for anyone on their day. Icehouse (Westmeath) - Posts: 81 - 28/08/2023 12:33:44 2502608 Link
Replying To Mountlin: "Agree with this wholeheartedly Was at the Caulry game. Caulry shot themselves in the foot with some of the scores they conceded. They were comfortable for most of the game up until The Downs goal where they showed how vulnerable they are on the break Athlone are excellent defensively and if they can keep it tight then they have a massive chance. They will not fear Caulry and Caulry struggle when they are favourites. However with the firepower Caulry have I fancy Caulry by 2-3 points as I think they'll have a little too much for Athlone Brilliant year for Athlone playing Div 1 and section a football for 2024" Good year for Athlone, certainly, and it's not over yet. However, being in Division 1 and Section A shouldn't be a big deal for a club of their standing. They're really only back where they should belong and it's high time they bridged the 25 year gap since their last senior championship success. They've been doing a lot of good work since 1998 and a senior championship mightn't be too far off, but unlikely this year with Lomans looking so strong. midlands (Westmeath) - Posts: 589 - 28/08/2023 12:38:58 2502611 Link
Replying To Westmeathgael98: "Athlone a very average team and absolutely blessed to get through. Tang are good - have a genuine chance of reaching semi final. Moate were very poor and Shamrocks were miles the better team. The Downs are going to go back up next year so realistically the other 5 section B teams are playing for one place." Tang should fancy themselves again Tyrrellspass Keith Higgins doing a great job Kinnegad did the business easily enough to get to semi .Athlone won't be afraid of Caulry but would think Caulry have enough to get to the semi final. As for Moate they need to stop building themselves up nice young team but really got carried away talking about quarter finals after just 2 group games . Undertheroad (Westmeath) - Posts: 65 - 28/08/2023 13:00:33 2502621 Link
Very good game in Shandonagh yesterday evening but how The Downs have not won a single game in the championship is a mystery.at times there were so good yesterday-the speed of passing and pace in attack was very good although they did kick some very bad wides but fair play to Caulry who played very well and matched the Downs all over the park-they are improving year on year since winning intermedate in 2019 and finishing 3rd in section A is another improvement.Will be close game between Athlone and Caulry in quarters but fancy Caulry to just shade it -but only just.!! Next year in section B -I think 5 teams are playing for that 2nd spot as The Downs will shake themselves down and come straight back up as winners of this section.!! Bruno@1 (Westmeath) - Posts: 214 - 28/08/2023 13:02:27 2502622 Link
Senior championship not too far off for Athlone? Lot of good work since 1998? Evidence please? Their underage record has been average at best over last 10-15 years, quite often not competing in Div 1 competitions, that's not knocking the club as they operate in a tough environment Gaelic games wise with soccer and rugby prominent. Personally be amazed if they reach a senior final in next five years. Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 1950 - 28/08/2023 13:59:24 2502642 Link
I see where the new rules for deciding placings where two or more teams finish level on points continues to cause difficulties across the country. What is most interesting is the new rules have not been introduced in Cork. loughree (Westmeath) - Posts: 71 - 28/08/2023 15:03:03 2502650 Link
Replying To Claretandblue: "Senior championship not too far off for Athlone? Lot of good work since 1998? Evidence please? Their underage record has been average at best over last 10-15 years, quite often not competing in Div 1 competitions, that's not knocking the club as they operate in a tough environment Gaelic games wise with soccer and rugby prominent. Personally be amazed if they reach a senior final in next five years." Totally agree, that team is nowhere near a championship. Got very lucky this year,Shamrocks will be kicking themselves for not qualifying and are more likely to threaten a breakthrough in the coming years. Lomans nailed on certs this year. Baldy1 (Westmeath) - Posts: 90 - 28/08/2023 15:25:10 2502656 Link