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It's hardly fair to say they were never going to win playing like that, they had the only goal chance of the game, flew narrowly wide, missed a couple of chances in 2nd half, TJ's late point put the gloss on scoreboard but Loman's supporters and management were living nervously in last ten mins. C/K put themselves in contention to win championship and very nearly achieved their goal. They don't have a target man like John Heslin so restricted in how they play. Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 1967 - 02/10/2023 16:08:24 2506667 Link 0 |
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I see a lot been critical of Kinnegad when in fact I don't think kinnegad done a whole lot wrong they had a game plan followed it and came up short but on the other hand I think the quality of st lomans was shown even more , they showed they can beat some huge teams with whichever style of play is needed , there renowned for there fast flowing ball moving attacking football , while also showed there steal metal and quality playing a possession based game , I fancy st lomans to go well in Leinster and also I think paddy dowdall has shown he's a man destined for the top in the managerial side of things , Kinnegad aren't going anywhere anytime soon that's a young hungry team , what they've achieved in what has been a very rough year is unbelievable and a credit to players management and everyone involved both as a club and community ,I was hoping for them to get across the line yesterday but it wasn't to be , whilst the majority of our county hate to see st lomans triumph hats off to them what a quality side and what quality in reserve im excited to watch them have a right good challenge at a Leinster title TheGaaMan77 (Westmeath) - Posts: 70 - 03/10/2023 00:57:44 2506712 Link 1 |
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Killucan must be kicking themselves
lakecounty90 (Westmeath) - Posts: 118 - 03/10/2023 12:15:50 2506777 Link 0 |
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So Kinnegad had a game plan to set up defensively-keep the scoring low and stay in the game and then have a go late on.They nearly pulled it off and are getting great praise for getting their tactics spit on.Now Caulry tried the same tactics/game plan in the semis-got within 1 score -actually outscored Kinnegad in the second half and got slated by all and sundry for their efforts/tactics.Double standards??or was it the Roscommon effect?? Bruno@1 (Westmeath) - Posts: 218 - 03/10/2023 13:25:13 2506789 Link 0 |
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Why would Killucan be kicking themselves? Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 1967 - 03/10/2023 13:34:38 2506793 Link 0 |
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Kinnegad were playing against a team who had won 6 of the previous 10 championships. A team with a number of intercounty forwards. I don't think anyone would have knocked Caulry had they made the final and set up defensively. To do otherwise would be idiotic. Kinnegad were level on 55 minutes , with a strong wind at their backs. They put themselves in a position to win. They didn't take it , and will need to improve and evolve their gameplan in order to win next year. However their tactics were the right for this game.
jamsie (Westmeath) - Posts: 466 - 03/10/2023 13:48:46 2506797 Link 0 |
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On that logic from iarmhi supporter Killucan should have won the championship
lakecounty90 (Westmeath) - Posts: 118 - 03/10/2023 14:06:02 2506803 Link 0 |
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Theres a difference , Kinnegad were able to execute there game plan. Caulry never laid a glove on them in semi final. Is Cake staying on?? lakecounty90 (Westmeath) - Posts: 118 - 03/10/2023 14:24:32 2506806 Link 0 |
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Who will take the downs job ? I'd fancy Luke Dempsey if he doesn't win the Longford senior championship with Killoe TheGaaMan77 (Westmeath) - Posts: 70 - 03/10/2023 15:49:32 2506819 Link 0 |
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Barry Conroy is entitled to first refusal after his years as selector and coach. Johnny Murray has brought their ladies team to the county final so he'll be considered. Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 1967 - 03/10/2023 21:03:43 2506861 Link 0 |
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Championship over any new players deserve to make the step up to county panel Mooo (Westmeath) - Posts: 43 - 03/10/2023 21:07:31 2506862 Link 0 |
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has lar wall stepped down
mickcunningham (Westmeath) - Posts: 1879 - 04/10/2023 10:33:27 2506896 Link 0 |
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Yep, gone to Roscommon county team as a coach.
stonemadbeany (USA) - Posts: 596 - 04/10/2023 10:51:21 2506898 Link 0 |
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Lar is gone to Roscommon according to an article on hoganstand. Bit of a surprise, thought he would have stayed with downs a bit longer. I expect they will go outside for a manager again.
Left Full (Westmeath) - Posts: 253 - 04/10/2023 10:55:40 2506901 Link 0 |
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yes only as a coach but i dont think he has left the downs maybe im wrong
mickcunningham (Westmeath) - Posts: 1879 - 04/10/2023 12:06:57 2506915 Link 0 |
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Has anyone a championship team of the year? westmeath99 (Westmeath) - Posts: 20 - 04/10/2023 12:56:01 2506926 Link 0 |
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Some players I think deserve to be looked at for senior squad , although I'm sure there's lads i'm forgetting. - shane Allen athlone - Sam smyth Killucan - Adam neary tang - Dylan Murtagh milltown - Danny mccartan and Enda Gaffney Lomans . Lakecounty94 (Westmeath) - Posts: 69 - 04/10/2023 13:14:09 2506928 Link 0 |
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He's gone from The Downs as far as I know
stonemadbeany (USA) - Posts: 596 - 04/10/2023 14:09:30 2506940 Link 0 |
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Aoghnus Clarke fairly decent footballer if doesn't do hurling, Shane corcoran he too young, Birmingham some from malchy sure others too around westmeath anyone from kinnegad , calury
Gaaforlife2023 (Longford) - Posts: 543 - 04/10/2023 15:00:09 2506945 Link 0 |
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Gone. Downs actively looking for new management
Greenandgoldie (Westmeath) - Posts: 154 - 04/10/2023 15:44:53 2506946 Link 0 |