Michael Meehan retires.

Started by Cunny Funt, December 20, 2017, 11:10:12 PM

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Kuwabatake Sanjuro

Always seemed likable and was lethal pre-injuries. Best of luck to him.

Syferus

Told ye it was a sort of farewell/crowd pleaser putting him on long after Donegal had catipulated in the Qualifiers this year. He probably shouldn't have come back or indeed be let back because his ankle was never going to really improve but no one begrudged Meehan, of all players, giving it a go.

A special, special talent. His career and mismanagement of it should serve as a warning for future generations, but I somehow doubt it.

orangeman

What a class act. Injury robbed us all of more special moments. We can still savour the moments he performed his magic.

Enjoy the retirement.

magpie seanie

Class player, just a genius really. And a really nice statement above. Am lucky to have seen him, even if he broke our hearts at times!

Ciarrai_thuaidh

A classy statement from a classy player. Such a shame he got unlucky with injuries. We saw enough of him to know he was a wizard of a player though.
Personally will never forget the performance with Jarlaths down in Limerick against Coláiste na Sceilige or the famous game in the monsoon against us in 2008.
"Better to die on your feet,than live on your knees"...

Rossfan

Another good one hangs up the boots.
Happy retirement.
Davy's given us a dream to cling to
We're going to bring home the SAM

seafoid

He was unlucky with his timing as well as the injuries.
The promise of 2005 was never fulfilled

Under-21 Football All-Ireland Final/Galway 6-5 Down 4-6: Galway's rediscovery of the Stockwell-Purcell era rests in the safe and capable hands of Mícheál Meehan and Seán Armstrong. The latest re-enactment of "Terrible Twins" flair saw off Down's brave challenge in a goal-packed roller-coaster All-Ireland under-21 football final in Mullingar on Saturday.
The Galway duo's contribution was huge and economics student Meehan, who is currently sitting exams, was voted man of the match. He shared six goals and three points with Armstrong in a stunning display of incisive scoring power.
The prolific Galway pair earned the plaudits of all, including Down manager Paddy O'Rourke who said: "They are classy forwards and I am certain we will see those two lads continue to rack up big tallies in senior competition. We had planned to keep the ball away from them but the big fella in the middle of the field (Barry Cullinane) clearly spoiled that plan."
The two Galway goal poachers will be given the chance to perform their talents in the senior championship away to New York next Sunday.
"I have an exam on Thursday," said Meehan, "and will fly out with the team on Friday.We have been scoring well throughout the championship but I'm delighted we managed to maintain our form in the final."
Meehan scored his opening goal after just 15 seconds. Team captain Alan Burke's incredible 70-yard solo run from his corner-back position before off-loading to Armstrong for goal number three looked a unique feat. Meehan's two goals within the first eight minutes meant that Down were chasing the game from an early stage but O'Rourke felt it should not have been that way. "We have a number of excellent free-takers who were off colour and we missed a penalty chance in the second half," he said.
Playing with the wind in the first half, Down recovered well to level the match with goals from Conor Laverty and Niall McArdle by the 28th minute.
Galway led by 3-3 to 2-3 at half-time and although Down had more than their share of possession against the wind in the second half they tended to dilly-dally with short passing and moves came unstuck against Galway's staunch defending.
Galway midfielders Gary Cullinane and Niall Coleman got great support with defenders Burke, Niall Coyne and Gary Sice and their manager Peter Ford was delighted that his side had attained full potential and 100 per cent commitment. He quipped with a smile: "Ten goals, you wouldn't see it in a soccer match."

GALWAY: M Killilea; A Burke, F Hanley, M Flannery; D Mullahy, N Coyne, G Sice; N Coleman, B Cullinane; B Faherty (0-1), D Dunleavy (0-1), F Breathnach; M Meehan (3-2), C Blake, S Armstrong (3-1, 0-1 free). Subs: J Murphy for Mullahy (36 mins), A Glynn for Coyne (56 mins).

DOWN: D Alder; E Henry, M Rooney, N McEvoy; D Neeson, J Colgan, D Cunningham; A Rogers, M McClean; C Laverty (1-2), A Carr (1-0), N McArdle (1-1, 0-1 free); M Poland (0-2 frees), J McGovern, J Brown. Subs: J Ireland (1-0) for Henry (37 mins), M Clarke (0-1) for McGovern (48 mins), M Miskelly for Brown (56 mins), J Petterson for McArdle (57 mins).


"f**k it, just score"- Donaghy   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbxG2WwVRjU

galwayman

He was a special talent from a young age. While still a minor he was brilliant for the u21s in winning the AI in 2002.
He was only about to turn 26 when he suffered that ankle injury that effectively destroyed his career.
An absolute gentleman off the field also like his brother Declan.

AZOffaly

Quote from: Ciarrai_thuaidh on December 21, 2017, 10:33:57 AM
A classy statement from a classy player. Such a shame he got unlucky with injuries. We saw enough of him to know he was a wizard of a player though.
Personally will never forget the performance with Jarlaths down in Limerick against Coláiste na Sceilige or the famous game in the monsoon against us in 2008.

Same as that. A great player, who was very unfortunate with injuries, but he leaves as a very highly regarded player, and best of luck to him.

rrhf

He hit the most sensational goal from a free kick in croke park against cork one year when they had all 15 players on the line. As fine a player as you could ever hope to see.

galwayman

Quote from: rrhf on December 21, 2017, 11:19:00 AM
He hit the most sensational goal from a free kick in croke park against cork one year when they had all 15 players on the line. As fine a player as you could ever hope to see.
Yep that was in 2013 against Cork.

Owenmoresider

Quote from: magpie seanie on December 21, 2017, 10:25:09 AM
Class player, just a genius really. And a really nice statement above. Am lucky to have seen him, even if he broke our hearts at times!
Indeed, was superb against us in Salthill in the replay refixture in 2006. Helped get them over the line in the 2005 U21 when we pushed them hard in Connacht, and went on to win it out.

mouview

Great talent. Swatted Killererin aside in the 2003 county final in Pearse stadium. A shame he was too young for the 98-01 era; instead he had to play with some very moderate Galway teams unworthy of his ability.

seafoid

Quote from: rrhf on December 21, 2017, 11:19:00 AM
He hit the most sensational goal from a free kick in croke park against cork one year when they had all 15 players on the line. As fine a player as you could ever hope to see.
https://youtu.be/Actk2fAYWys
"f**k it, just score"- Donaghy   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbxG2WwVRjU