Very disappointing performance by minors in Cusack Park this evening. Wicklow far better team and deserved to win by far more than the minimum margin. The lack of a game plan in attack was worrying, playing a third midfielder from the start allowed Wicklow to play a sweeper which reduced our attacking threat. Midfield well beaten throughout and Work rate overall was poor too, Wicklow far hungrier side, they could easily have scored five goals. Strange to see a sub for Westmeath taking frees early in second half, surely a starting player should be on frees. Miserable attendance from the home side too, Wicklow outnumbered our support.

Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 2306 - 27/04/2022 21:03:43    2413744

Thechick (Westmeath) - Posts: 271 - 28/04/2022 08:49:08    2413755

Kevin McGuire injured I hear !

Westmeath213 (Westmeath) - Posts: 338 - 28/04/2022 17:49:19    2413937

Wow that is a concern. David Giles could come in as he plays FB for Kinnegad ?
Charlie Drumm seemingly going well in training and might add some cover on the bench.
Ger Egan will probably not be named in starting 15 but he could be a late replacement which Jack is notorious for.
But I agree with previous posts, probably better he comes in as impact sub.
Longford currently 3/1 with bookies which is generous considering the leage match.

BigSur (Westmeath) - Posts: 1186 - 29/04/2022 11:20:40    2414020

Westmeath need to be at it from the throw in tomorrow or else they are in trouble.In the league game Longford bullied them all over the park and got a grip on the game so our big players need to show up tomorrow.

Bruno@1 (Westmeath) - Posts: 270 - 29/04/2022 20:34:10    2414093

Think it's highly insulting to the small crowd of supporters we have in both codes that no teams named for major championship fixtures at the weekend. County board need to flex muscles here and tell managers that we want teams named 48 hours prior to fixtures. Other counties do it and don't seem to suffer as a result. Supporters deserve better and it indicates a lack of respect towards us.

Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 2306 - 29/04/2022 21:01:53    2414097

mickcunningham (Westmeath) - Posts: 1901 - 29/04/2022 21:50:24    2414101

€25 a ticket for todays game what in the name of god. €10 for Westmeath vs kk in hurling few weeks ago.

Westmeath213 (Westmeath) - Posts: 338 - 30/04/2022 12:13:19    2414141

Temple56 (Westmeath) - Posts: 565 - 30/04/2022 15:32:40    2414193

Good win for the footballers. Took control early on and apart from a little blip near the end we deserved our win. Dominant all over the field. Half back line of Gonoud Wallace and I. Particular Harte outstanding. Ray Connellan played very well at midfield. We never looked in danger and can look forward to the semi final draw

mickcunningham (Westmeath) - Posts: 1901 - 30/04/2022 20:57:40    2414261

Comfortable enough win but lots of room for improvement for the next day which will be a whole different ballgame as they say.
On the subject of not releasing the team in advance of the game, I agree that it's a joke and gives no consideration to those who follow the teams through thick and thin, it's same crack with the hurlers and shouldn't be acceptable!

CleanShoulder (Westmeath) - Posts: 364 - 30/04/2022 20:59:05    2414263

Most counties can name teams 2-3 days in advance of game and somehow manage to get those same 15 onto the pitch for the game. Naming a team during the week creates interest and discussion which are important for supporters. It's not like we're dealing in state secrets. Childish carry on. No benefits.

Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 2306 - 30/04/2022 21:47:19    2414273

Decent performance against a very average team. No idea why we let go the possibility of a comprehensive 15-16 win and instead led by 6 in injury time with Longford dominating. First half display hats to fault with Gardiner, Harte, Gonoud, Connellan and McCartan excellent and Lynam decent. O' Toole surely start the next day.

Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 2306 - 30/04/2022 21:51:18    2414275

Am I correct in the following: If Westmeath lose in the Leinster semi final they play in Tailtann Cup the same as Longford. So unless they win the semi final and reach a provincial final the win over Longford is meaningless.

loughree (Westmeath) - Posts: 77 - 01/05/2022 11:45:11    2414325

Jack_Sparrow (Westmeath) - Posts: 1050 - 01/05/2022 15:04:57    2414370

Is every win in a competition not meaningless therefore except for the ultimate winners? Ridiculous post

Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 2306 - 01/05/2022 15:46:11    2414374

Louth beaten by sixteen points in Leinster quarter final. They stay in the hunt for Sam . If Westmeath dont win Leinster semi final they will be out of the championship before Clare, Louth and Tyrone . All lost provincial quarter finals. Its league that matters now , not championship.

loughree (Westmeath) - Posts: 77 - 01/05/2022 17:46:01    2414416

mickcunningham (Westmeath) - Posts: 1901 - 01/05/2022 18:59:53    2414450

When is semi final draw? We are big outsiders no matter who we get

dec (None) - Posts: 296 - 01/05/2022 20:23:42    2414478

Sunday 15 May

Leinster SFC semi-finals
Kildare v Westmeath, Croke Park, 2.15pm
Dublin v Meath, Croke Park, 4.30pm

No live tv coverage of either game - 2 Munster hurling semi's on.
No link to tickets yet but no doubt double header prices !

Pity they didn't go with Navan or Tullamore but no doubt the players happy with Croker.

BigSur (Westmeath) - Posts: 1186 - 03/05/2022 11:26:35    2414509