Very poor opening quarter for sure but black card for visitors was a help and we were already getting back into the game before the red. Full back line under pressure early on and not helped with Maguire going off injured. But in fairness Jack and lads didnt panic and Nigel Harte was very good at centre back with Wallace going to full back who was also very good. McCartan started midfield where we were struggling for possession early on but he grew into the game and got a great goal. Up front we lacked a bit of structured play, it seemed to be all over the place. Heslin had a quiet 2nd half but showed his class kicking some crucial scores. Thought the debutants did well, particularly McCormack. Gardiner and Lynam quiet enough but worth another run. Next stop Portlaoise.

BigSur (Westmeath) - Posts: 1246 - 31/01/2022 15:44:22    2397520

Good second half performance against Wicklow after a slow start . 1-16 is a good score to run up especially given the weather conditions. Thought the debutants did well overall. Hopefully a bit of momentum going into next week v Laois.

Lakecounty94 (Westmeath) - Posts: 89 - 31/01/2022 15:51:54    2397525

No players from tang or miltownpass this year ?
Thought there be a few from tang after winning the intermediate last year

Mattyreilly (Westmeath) - Posts: 182 - 01/02/2022 19:38:26    2397815

Temple56 (Westmeath) - Posts: 637 - 02/02/2022 09:27:33    2397855

Is Duncan not involved this year? Wasn't named in the squad last weekend. Brandon Kelly wasn't named either; perhaps he will be concentrating on U20's for this season. I think Gardiner will really develop into a big player at inter county this year and it will help massively with the Garrycastle influence on the management team.

Matthew (None) - Posts: 1114 - 02/02/2022 09:55:10    2397865

Thechick (Westmeath) - Posts: 287 - 02/02/2022 10:17:44    2397869

laois on sunday folks , i think the wicklow game will bring the team on and i expect them to up the performance on sunday .has anyone any idea about james dolan . is he injured . midfield is a problem area . ray connelan gets through a lot of work and needs help . i think fola from st lomans should get his chance . should win

mickcunningham (Westmeath) - Posts: 1948 - 02/02/2022 11:49:25    2397900

Lakecounty94 (Westmeath) - Posts: 89 - 02/02/2022 15:26:17    2397979

Mattyreilly (Westmeath) - Posts: 182 - 02/02/2022 20:14:55    2398032

Westmeath213 (Westmeath) - Posts: 351 - 02/02/2022 21:54:50    2398048

mintyfresh (Westmeath) - Posts: 289 - 03/02/2022 11:10:24    2398074

Matthew (None) - Posts: 1114 - 06/02/2022 08:44:49    2398501

Not aware of any plans to stream game. Since covid restrictions have been eased it seems co boards want to get people in through the turnstiles.
I see same 15 named to start. I'll be pleasantly surprised if that happens.

BigSur (Westmeath) - Posts: 1246 - 06/02/2022 09:37:16    2398511

Took the spin down to Portlaoise this afternoon. Best team won but probably flattered by the 6 point margin. Nigel Harte started at centre back with Jonathan Lynamn dropping down and Sam McCartan at midfield. Tough conditions once again with a gale blowing and heavy occasional showers. Laois only have themselves to blame really in that first half with the wind, should have been much further ahead. It took a lucky enough goal from Loughlin to get us started - high ball in, everyone thought was going wide but Luke followed the ball in, wind held it up and he flicked to the net. Nip and tuck until maybe 10/15 mins left, we upped the anti and kicked several scores without reply to close the deal. Kieran Martin's late goal put the gloss on it. Can't really fault any of the players for the effort in those conditions. Jack's patience with Gardiner paying off, struggled to get on ball early on but scored 2 great points at a crucial time and will only get better as pitches improve.

BigSur (Westmeath) - Posts: 1246 - 06/02/2022 18:42:36    2398649

mintyfresh (Westmeath) - Posts: 289 - 06/02/2022 19:26:10    2398659

I agree that McCartan was outstanding today and that he is getting better every game. I also thought that Wallace, Jack Smith and Maguire had great games also.

I rate Gardiner very highly and I'm delighted to see him finally getting a chance at this level. Sam Duncan made a huge difference when he came on. Midfield is still an issue. I thought Fola would have been given a chance; but perhaps Jack will start him in one of the upcoming leagues games.

Matthew (None) - Posts: 1114 - 06/02/2022 19:49:43    2398677

good solid display from the footballers . solid defensively . held laois very well when they had the wind , lucky goal by luke but he was in the right place to finish it .kevin maguire was in great form as were most of the defence . sam mcartin is a huge asset and will get better . john heslin and ronan o toole were excellant while alex gardiner will benefit from dessies coaching , there was great buzz when the bear martin came on . he just has that edge about him . grand happy journey home and move on to homesoil v longford in 2 weeks

mickcunningham (Westmeath) - Posts: 1948 - 07/02/2022 09:14:55    2398788

Interesting to see Senan baker in the squad against Laois. Didn't even know he was involved in senior set up. Still very young but some prospect for the future.

Lakecounty94 (Westmeath) - Posts: 89 - 08/02/2022 18:42:34    2399400

big local derby on sunday , a game we can win and should win

mickcunningham (Westmeath) - Posts: 1948 - 17/02/2022 10:57:38    2400822

A must Win against an average Longford team would love to see a few more get a chance and even play without heslin and see how it goes. Should still be able to get a result. Midfield aswell needs reinforcements I don't know if connellan is a midfielder a good fielder but not in the game enough. Wont learn much about lads if they don't get more games and consistently.

PowellJohn (Westmeath) - Posts: 95 - 17/02/2022 17:51:12    2400898