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If I were Meath County board I'd be going all out for Malachy O'Rourke.

He could transform that team if given time.

Would Meath not get their U20 manager on board?

They need a rebuild with that minor and now that U20 squad.

That move hasn't done much for Offaly

They need a top manager who commands respect.

They have the raw materials, just need some outside influence that knows what it takes to compete I reckon. But only my opinion.

If I were Meath County board I'd be going all out for Malachy O'Rourke.

He could transform that team if given time.

Donegal relentless pace.

The only criticism id have of them is they don't seem to be able to manufacturer the goal chances that RG's Derry could when running in numbers and at pace.

Butchered a few this evening.

Something to work on.

Is this a step up in performance in Donegal from their Ulster displays.

Seem to be playing with alot more pace and intensity.

With the obvious exception of the Derry game.

Cork are a funny team. So inconsistent.

But when you look at their team player by player they have some great man markers; loads of pace a strong midfield and 3 or 4 scoring forwards. Not sure on their keeper options though.

So the ingredients are there for a top side; just waiting on them to deliver on a consistent basis.

Kerry v Meath and Derry v Armagh both on RTE in round 2

Cavan v Dublin and Roscommon v Mayo on GAA Go.

A disgrace that Cork v Donegal not on GAA go.

Id have it ahead of all those games bar Derry v Armagh.

Can understand why Mayo Roscommon will be shown ahead of it but it was already televised this year and was an atrocious watch.

Kerry v Meath would be the surprise selection for me.  Mayo v Roscommon and Derry v Armagh would be among the first choice picks for both RTE and GAAGO. 

Cavan v Dublin will be a massacre though.

Cork could really put it up to Donegal in a packed Pairc Ui Rinn.

They tend to play better there.

Kerry v Meath and Derry v Armagh both on RTE in round 2

Cavan v Dublin and Roscommon v Mayo on GAA Go.

A disgrace that Cork v Donegal not on GAA go.

Id have it ahead of all those games bar Derry v Armagh.

Can understand why Mayo Roscommon will be shown ahead of it but it was already televised this year and was an atrocious watch.

If Armagh replicate their performance from the first 55 mins of the Ulster Final I think they could beat Derry with a bit to spare, especially if Derry's injuries dont clear up.

A lot of ifs and buts though.

Think they play for 77+ mins in games these days

Derry only played for 22 the last day.

They have a bit to go.

If Armagh replicate their performance from the first 55 mins of the Ulster Final I think they could beat Derry with a bit to spare, especially if Derry's injuries dont clear up.

A lot of ifs and buts though.

Portugal are another side with an incredible squad.

Whether Martinez can get the best out of them is another question.

And is Ronaldo a hindrance?

Are the rumours true about a row in the Derry camp when they went to Portugal or is it just fabrication?

Was there not something in Offaly hurling this year where Kilcormac Killoughey had a vote on whether they'd have 2 teams in senior this year.

Since they won intermediate this year.

The issue with the Tailteann is , as predicted , coverage and publicity .

Could the gaa not trial playing this competition on a Friday night and see what crowds it attracts plus get TG4 to cover it ?

Surely it's worth a try because I have the distinct feeling it's dying on its arse .

Clubber or a similar streaming service should have rights to all games in this competition similar to what they have for the Joe McDonagh Cup.

Incredible from London.

Fermanagh moving well too.

Meath absolutely toothless.

Absolutely no composure shown.

Could have won that by 5 or 6 at the end.

Tyrone should make light work of the semi and final.