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Friday night games suit players in most cases but they're disappointing from an attendance point of view, recent hurling championship big match was poorly attended, it's important to have decent crowds too Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 1972 - 22/07/2024 11:15:04 2560533 Link
Agree that having club games on at the same time as All-Ireland finals is just not good enough. Some venue selections are also bizarre, e.g. Castledaly v Rosemount fixed for Cusack Park. Surely a bit more of an effort could be made to fix games at genuinely neutral venues that are convenient for teams and supporters. It seems there are only 5-6 venues in Westmeath and all games must be shoe-horned into these venues no matter who's playing! I see further examples for Round 2. TheLineKing (Westmeath) - Posts: 25 - 22/07/2024 11:54:35 2560553 Link
Replying To A_Chairde: "I didnt see any blueprint from Tang really, they just dropped everyone and let Kinnegad have the ball until they made a mistake. The goal was Tangs only score from play." So that was their "blueprint ". You didn't see a "blueprint " but then described one. Kinnegad scored three out of their six from play and Tang scored a goal from play. Both teams only had six scores a piece so I don't see the relevance of pointing out Tangs goal was their only from play. The conditions were awful. It never stopped raining throughout the match. mintyfresh (Westmeath) - Posts: 251 - 22/07/2024 12:12:58 2560562 Link
Kinnegad looked clueless against Tang last night as was terrible conditions and played 15 behind the ball, A man of Cooneys stature needs to relook at the set up there after being 3 points up and lost by 2, Tang have still Athlone, Caulry and Tpass could they go straight to a semi final why not? From all accounts from around the county Tpass still have a lot to offer, Caulry were average, Athlone competitive but maybe a false sense of hope as St.lomans missing a few and were all on holidays 2 weeks ago. Shamrocks a good start which they needed as local derbys in the first round can go either way. The downs a big win, Moate could struggle a little after that loss, conceded a lot. Malachys will need to beat shandonagh if have any chance of staying up. Intermediate: St.marys had a good win, looked organised and handled marylands main men fairly ok, Maryland are not gone just yet, a much better game to watch than the one that followed. Multy produced a huge win, a big set back for Ballymore just shows league form matters very little. A big game for both Bal and Kilbeggan tonight. Top group from accounts i heard Miltownpass left it behind against Garrcastle with a high wide count and missed chances. Tubberclare up at 7 at half time sounded in control, a few decisions went against Tubberclare was the news from a few rochfortbridge lads on sunday that miltown got a very soft penalty and umpires made a booboo for a certain point in the first half waving it wide. I did not hear anything from Rosemount game but scoreline looked good for them, Castledaly will need to pick things up. PowellJohn3 (Westmeath) - Posts: 67 - 22/07/2024 12:25:27 2560566 Link
Replying To mintyfresh: "So that was their "blueprint ". You didn't see a "blueprint " but then described one. Kinnegad scored three out of their six from play and Tang scored a goal from play. Both teams only had six scores a piece so I don't see the relevance of pointing out Tangs goal was their only from play. The conditions were awful. It never stopped raining throughout the match." The way rocket man is talking was that Tang cracked the code for everyone . They just got everyone behind the ball and hoped for the best. When they managed to get a holf of posession they couldnt kick the ball over the bar (Kinnegad werent much better ). Tang got a slice of luck at the right time. Two teams were dreadful to watch but well done Tang. A_Chairde (Westmeath) - Posts: 262 - 22/07/2024 13:08:09 2560589 Link
I still think that ticket prices are too high. Why can't we have a flat €5 entry fee and fill up venues. I know for some €10 is fine but honestly I know that €10 is too much for most, make it €20 if you're going with a partner. Entertainment doesn't have to come at such a big cost. Fill up the venues. Create a buzz. Bring people into the town. Why are we still so prehistoric in GAA. Friends of the lads on the gate getting in for free then, others being asked for ID to determine if they're 13 or 15. Madness. Championship used to be such a great occasion. But the crowds aren't there, which is a shame because the interest is certainly there. €5 in. Make double headers on the right days. Watch championships take off. WmeathWarrior (Westmeath) - Posts: 65 - 22/07/2024 13:23:17 2560596 Link
Replying To A_Chairde: "The way rocket man is talking was that Tang cracked the code for everyone . They just got everyone behind the ball and hoped for the best. When they managed to get a holf of posession they couldnt kick the ball over the bar (Kinnegad werent much better ). Tang got a slice of luck at the right time. Two teams were dreadful to watch but well done Tang." Rocket Man is stating that Tang decided very cleverly not to play Kinnegad's running game and let them have all the ball, which Kinnegad clearly struggled with. After the first half, they were visibly rattled, with Jack Cooney running out to the pitch to confront both players and refs. I think Tang had more of the better chances, with Kinnegad not being able to cope with Tang's physicality, giving away lots of fouls in shooting positions. therocketman (Westmeath) - Posts: 8 - 22/07/2024 13:42:49 2560604 Link
Am I right in saying all county players get the option of all Ireland tickets? Shows how much the county board really care about them when fixing their own club championship for the same evening. the21yardline (Westmeath) - Posts: 182 - 22/07/2024 14:06:21 2560622 Link
Replying To therocketman: "Rocket Man is stating that Tang decided very cleverly not to play Kinnegad's running game and let them have all the ball, which Kinnegad clearly struggled with. After the first half, they were visibly rattled, with Jack Cooney running out to the pitch to confront both players and refs. I think Tang had more of the better chances, with Kinnegad not being able to cope with Tang's physicality, giving away lots of fouls in shooting positions." Jack Cooney was livid with the referee who seemed to change his mind about sending off Ciaran Clear , he had pulled him and a Kinnegad player aside for handbags and was so obvious he was going to give each player a yellow card until he realised he had already booked Clear for a previous . Kinnegad player got the yellow but Clear didnt which was strange decision after he pulled two two aside. He bottled it to be fair but it was only handbags stuff . A_Chairde (Westmeath) - Posts: 262 - 22/07/2024 14:27:51 2560633 Link
Replying To WmeathWarrior: "I still think that ticket prices are too high. Why can't we have a flat €5 entry fee and fill up venues. I know for some €10 is fine but honestly I know that €10 is too much for most, make it €20 if you're going with a partner. Entertainment doesn't have to come at such a big cost. Fill up the venues. Create a buzz. Bring people into the town. Why are we still so prehistoric in GAA. Friends of the lads on the gate getting in for free then, others being asked for ID to determine if they're 13 or 15. Madness. Championship used to be such a great occasion. But the crowds aren't there, which is a shame because the interest is certainly there. €5 in. Make double headers on the right days. Watch championships take off." It's 2024 and you think adults should pay only €5 in to an adult championship fixture? Have you been to your local cinema lately? €10 is hardly too much. Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 1972 - 22/07/2024 14:46:33 2560641 Link
Replying To the21yardline: "Am I right in saying all county players get the option of all Ireland tickets? Shows how much the county board really care about them when fixing their own club championship for the same evening." I never heard of that, county board gets an allocation but theyre meant to be filtered down to clubs and club members. A_Chairde (Westmeath) - Posts: 262 - 22/07/2024 15:01:21 2560657 Link
All inter county panellists entitled to buy two tickets from their county board. GPA part of deal Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 1972 - 22/07/2024 15:30:24 2560671 Link
Replying To A_Chairde: "I never heard of that, county board gets an allocation but theyre meant to be filtered down to clubs and club members." Every member of a senior inter county panel and management in the country are entitled to 1 or 2 all Ireland final tickets which they then pay for, 1 huge perk for players which Westmeath don't seem to care about by putting club games on all Ireland final day and taking away the opportunity for players to attend the final Tailteannchamps (Westmeath) - Posts: 34 - 22/07/2024 15:38:47 2560679 Link
Replying To Claretandblue: "It's 2024 and you think adults should pay only €5 in to an adult championship fixture? Have you been to your local cinema lately? €10 is hardly too much." GAA is a community based sport that doesn't have to pay rights or franchise fees etc etc etc. You can't compare GAA it to a cinema or any business in that regard. Most cinemas are closing down anyway lol. 200 people paying €10 to a game now 1000 people paying €5 is better in every single way. Years ago you'd get a couple thousand at championship matches easy. What I'm saying is. This is all voluntary. With the supporters doing more for their clubs week in week out than anyone, for nothing. It's a local club championship, charge everyone €5 and make MORE money from it! €5 entrance fees make more than the €10 fee. Charge €10 instead of €5 just for the sake of taking more money off people? Strange thinking. WmeathWarrior (Westmeath) - Posts: 65 - 22/07/2024 15:42:15 2560680 Link
Replying To A_Chairde: "I never heard of that, county board gets an allocation but theyre meant to be filtered down to clubs and club members." Every county player in Ireland gets two tickets for the all Ireland final in respective codes. WmeathWarrior (Westmeath) - Posts: 65 - 22/07/2024 15:58:31 2560685 Link
Replying To A_Chairde: "I never heard of that, county board gets an allocation but theyre meant to be filtered down to clubs and club members." Every county player in the country have the option to buy two all Ireland tickets pre GPA agreements. This has been in for years!!! Same goes for every club they have the option to buy two. Temple56 (Westmeath) - Posts: 523 - 22/07/2024 16:01:54 2560686 Link
Replying To WmeathWarrior: "GAA is a community based sport that doesn't have to pay rights or franchise fees etc etc etc. You can't compare GAA it to a cinema or any business in that regard. Most cinemas are closing down anyway lol. 200 people paying €10 to a game now 1000 people paying €5 is better in every single way. Years ago you'd get a couple thousand at championship matches easy. What I'm saying is. This is all voluntary. With the supporters doing more for their clubs week in week out than anyone, for nothing. It's a local club championship, charge everyone €5 and make MORE money from it! €5 entrance fees make more than the €10 fee. Charge €10 instead of €5 just for the sake of taking more money off people? Strange thinking." 1000 people at a club game in Westmeath? What planet are you living on? Charging €10 is not strange thinking at all. GAA may be a community based sport but It needs money to run. Look at Westmeath GAA accounts for 2023 it takes a serious amount of money to run GAA within our county. Playing GAA is on of the cheapest sports in the country. Membership is very cheap compare to other sports and for the enjoyment and friends you get by being involved it is PRIZELESS!!! Temple56 (Westmeath) - Posts: 523 - 22/07/2024 16:08:57 2560691 Link
Replying To Temple56: "1000 people at a club game in Westmeath? What planet are you living on? Charging €10 is not strange thinking at all. GAA may be a community based sport but It needs money to run. Look at Westmeath GAA accounts for 2023 it takes a serious amount of money to run GAA within our county. Playing GAA is on of the cheapest sports in the country. Membership is very cheap compare to other sports and for the enjoyment and friends you get by being involved it is PRIZELESS!!!" Agree people never stop moaning Gaaforlife2023 (Longford) - Posts: 548 - 22/07/2024 16:35:03 2560701 Link
Replying To Temple56: "1000 people at a club game in Westmeath? What planet are you living on? Charging €10 is not strange thinking at all. GAA may be a community based sport but It needs money to run. Look at Westmeath GAA accounts for 2023 it takes a serious amount of money to run GAA within our county. Playing GAA is on of the cheapest sports in the country. Membership is very cheap compare to other sports and for the enjoyment and friends you get by being involved it is PRIZELESS!!!" I completely agree. GAA requires significant funds to operate, so charging €10 for admission is reasonable. The expenses for facilities, equipment, and coaching add up quickly. Plus, GAA membership is cheaper compared to other sports, and the enjoyment and community it provides are invaluable. Supporting GAA ensures its sustainability and growth. mysticalbrack (USA) - Posts: 1 - 22/07/2024 16:47:37 2560708 Link
Was I the only one paying €12 per person at the weekend - maybe that's just for double headers ? BigSur (Westmeath) - Posts: 1176 - 22/07/2024 17:58:33 2560734 Link