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Great win but I wasn't shocked. Ye have some unbelievable players. The only direction ye are heading is up dave1988 (Roscommon) - Posts: 1392 - 19/04/2026 18:14:50 2667282 Link
A brilliant performance shows the ability we have.Lets not get carried away and think of Kildare. jobber (Westmeath) - Posts: 1922 - 19/04/2026 18:45:47 2667293 Link
Replying To Matthew: "So unbelievably proud leaving Tullamore team. What a team performance. I thought Scahill was absolutely outstanding along with Ray. The work rate of them all was phenomenal. Matty was driving everything. Brandon Kelly played also and deserves to keep his place for the next day. They deserve that win after what happened in Wexford a few weeks ago! We know they're a lot better than that." Agree wasnt at it listening to defence but also shane corcoran was good Gaaforlife2023 (Longford) - Posts: 1268 - 19/04/2026 19:18:18 2667305 Link
Replying To Maroon Heaven: "Well Done Lads. To a man you were immense. 1/8 from paddy Power was always an insult. Put that in your pipe Sunday Game and the comments from Pat Spillane" Tbf I think that Westmeath have proven Pat right today. Ye are too good for Tailteann Cup. It was a great team performance today with excellent football and footballers throughout. Tadhg2020 (Limerick) - Posts: 204 - 19/04/2026 19:20:24 2667306 Link
Replying To Moyle: "And Colm O'Rourke said that Westmeath shouldn't be allowed into the Tailteann Cup !!!" I think that he has been proven correct on that. Tadhg2020 (Limerick) - Posts: 204 - 19/04/2026 19:21:21 2667308 Link
Replying To sligo joe: "An Lú, Leinster champions?" Why not Westmeath? Square_B (Leitrim) - Posts: 1982 - 19/04/2026 19:30:56 2667311 Link
Replying To Drax_the_destroyer: "Yes like last year with Louth winning it. Well done Westmeath today" Exactly, another name bar Dublin / Meath.... not hard to understand I hope. Square_B (Leitrim) - Posts: 1982 - 19/04/2026 19:38:29 2667315 Link
Replying To Matthew: "So unbelievably proud leaving Tullamore team. What a team performance. I thought Scahill was absolutely outstanding along with Ray. The work rate of them all was phenomenal. Matty was driving everything. Brandon Kelly played also and deserves to keep his place for the next day. They deserve that win after what happened in Wexford a few weeks ago! We know they're a lot better than that." Have to agree on Dan Scahill. Dan was immense today, won all his 50 50 balls with Lynch who was then taken off. Conor Dillon deserves a mention. Only really back from a serious injury and he puts the shackles on Jordan Morris. Same team has to start the next day with Jason obviously in nets. Jason wasnt happy taking instructions from backroom member in first half, understandably so after been dropped. I thought the ship had sailed with the Mc Cormack experiment. Jason is the best keeper we have. Speedy recovery to Conor. Any word on Conors injury? A_Chairde (Westmeath) - Posts: 391 - 19/04/2026 19:49:13 2667318 Link
Replying To sligo joe: "An Lú, Leinster champions?" Are you trying to be smart? Square_B (Leitrim) - Posts: 1982 - 19/04/2026 20:08:41 2667328 Link
Congrats to Westmeath on a deserved win, we were well aware with the likes of Ray Connellan, Matthew Whittacker, Luke Loughlin and Ronan Wallace you have some players who'd get into any team and they all dominated today. Conor Dillon also locked up Jordan Morris. Credit to Mark Mccugh for nailing that match up. I don't think Meath have anyone who can stop the opposing teams best forward like that. Sheridan2010louth (Meath) - Posts: 319 - 19/04/2026 20:17:55 2667329 Link
Replying To sligo joe: "An Lú, Leinster champions?" I thought you were a Dublin supporter? Normally a true Dublin supporter doesn't give up so easily? Probably too long in Sligo Scenicparish (Donegal) - Posts: 914 - 19/04/2026 20:55:22 2667342 Link
Huge win today. Credit to McHugh & his backroom team. We have good coaches in Westmeath too though, McDonnell & Gounod played a big part from management all season. McHugh should be signed up for the next 3 years at least & not let him leave. Its clear to see the players are completely bought into the system of play, super fit & huge work rate. Scahill excellent but still his man in second half scored 4 points from play so will need to tighten up a bit the next day. Sam was a bit out of the game & then came into it when it mattered. Luke outstanding as usual, hopefully ok for the semi. The two Shane's were brilliant & i thought Conor Dillon was close to MOM. Its hard to say anyone played bad. Roll on Kildare, great chance. Left Full (Westmeath) - Posts: 280 - 19/04/2026 21:19:55 2667349 Link
The pints of Guinness in Gonouds bar wont be beaten nor will today for a long time A_Chairde (Westmeath) - Posts: 391 - 19/04/2026 21:28:24 2667359 Link
What a win today. Many players showed they are at a really high level. Management learned a lot about their team in the white hot atmosphere of championship football. Great occasion and support for both teams. You could really tell the players who were able to go up a level and those who weren't. I would be a little concerned about our strength in depth. Having worked with 4/5 players on the team at inter county underage level, it was a brilliant day for everyone involved with Westmeath football. Best win since 2015. There are good times ahead of us hopefully. Iarmhisamhi (Westmeath) - Posts: 49 - 19/04/2026 21:32:26 2667362 Link