An Mhí v Cill Dara

Jinxy · July 18, 2011, 11:59:08 AM

Quote from: Declan on July 18, 2011, 09:14:04 AM
Impressive result from Kildare and it confirms them as third favourites for Sam. Meath put it up to them for long periods but definitely seem to lack a game plan and are dependant on individuals doing something great. Enjoyable championship game

We've a defensive game plan, possibly even a midfield game plan but as soon it's in the opposition half it's just a free for all.
Every man for himself.

Go home ref · July 18, 2011, 02:01:33 PM

Quote from: LilySavage on July 18, 2011, 09:59:48 AM
Best display from Meath against us of the last 3, the game was there for them but thankfully we dug it out in the end. Very exciting game to attend, good atmosphere in Navan.

Yeah it was a real test of courage and guts and our lads showed they had plenty of that. We were awful for the majority of the 2nd half so it's a good sign to be able to beat Meath after playing that badly we stood up to Meath's physicality and off the ball stuff very well aswell. James Kavanagh has to start the next day he won every ball into him and I think being dropped against Laois was the kick in the arse that he needed.

Jinxy · July 18, 2011, 03:30:42 PM

Quote from: Go home ref on July 18, 2011, 02:01:33 PM
Quote from: LilySavage on July 18, 2011, 09:59:48 AM
Best display from Meath against us of the last 3, the game was there for them but thankfully we dug it out in the end. Very exciting game to attend, good atmosphere in Navan.

Yeah it was a real test of courage and guts and our lads showed they had plenty of that. We were awful for the majority of the 2nd half so it's a good sign to be able to beat Meath after playing that badly we stood up to Meath's physicality and off the ball stuff very well aswell. James Kavanagh has to start the next day he won every ball into him and I think being dropped against Laois was the kick in the arse that he needed.

What off the ball stuff?

Go home ref · July 18, 2011, 03:49:15 PM

Quote from: Jinxy on July 18, 2011, 03:30:42 PM
Quote from: Go home ref on July 18, 2011, 02:01:33 PM
Quote from: LilySavage on July 18, 2011, 09:59:48 AM
Best display from Meath against us of the last 3, the game was there for them but thankfully we dug it out in the end. Very exciting game to attend, good atmosphere in Navan.

Yeah it was a real test of courage and guts and our lads showed they had plenty of that. We were awful for the majority of the 2nd half so it's a good sign to be able to beat Meath after playing that badly we stood up to Meath's physicality and off the ball stuff very well aswell. James Kavanagh has to start the next day he won every ball into him and I think being dropped against Laois was the kick in the arse that he needed.

What off the ball stuff?

The pulling, dragging and tripping of Johnny Doyle off the ball in the 2nd half

Jinxy · July 18, 2011, 03:51:51 PM

It's a mans game you blouse.

Go home ref · July 18, 2011, 03:58:28 PM

Quote from: Jinxy on July 18, 2011, 03:51:51 PM
It's a mans game you blouse.

I know it is but off the ball fouling doesn't make you a man and there's no need to be so touchy

Donnellys Hollow · July 18, 2011, 04:04:20 PM

Tough hard game. Typical of what you'd expect from a Kildare Meath clash. Johnny was getting a bit of treatment from Brian Meade early on alright but nobody was doing any whingeing. It was heartening to see lads just getting on with it because football in general has gone too soft. Even the match on Saturday was like an afternoon tea party compared to the 1997 trilogy.

Jinxy · July 18, 2011, 05:08:39 PM

Tell that to Ciaran Lenehan!

The poor lad still thinks its Saturday.

AZOffaly · July 18, 2011, 05:09:25 PM

He was a lucky lad. That's the sort of body position that can end up with a broken neck.

Hardy · July 18, 2011, 05:10:23 PM

Exactly. It was very worrying for a while there. No blame attaching to anybody, though.

squire_in_navy_slacks · July 18, 2011, 05:12:44 PM

Quote from: Jinxy on July 18, 2011, 05:08:39 PM
Tell that to Ciaran Lenehan!
The poor lad still thinks its Saturday.

If that was a kildare player on the receiving end of that, a penalty would have been awarded

AZOffaly · July 18, 2011, 05:14:40 PM

Quote from: Hardy on July 18, 2011, 05:10:23 PM
Exactly. It was very worrying for a while there. No blame attaching to anybody, though.

No, just one of those things.

Donnellys Hollow · July 18, 2011, 05:19:34 PM

Health and safety will eventually have to put a stop to these Kildare Meath matches. Only a matter of time before someone gets killed. It's a wonder that Martin Lynch escaped alive from those games in the late nineties!

squire_in_navy_slacks · July 18, 2011, 05:24:07 PM

S Kenny was a massive loss for the blood injury..............................game would have been stopped if it was Mr Doyle who grazed his forehead

Jinxy · July 18, 2011, 05:27:42 PM

Quote from: Donnellys Hollow on July 18, 2011, 05:19:34 PM
Health and safety will eventually have to put a stop to these Kildare Meath matches. Only a matter of time before someone gets killed. It's a wonder that Martin Lynch escaped alive from those games in the late nineties!

The only danger to Martin was if he landed awkwardly on one of his frequent trips to the ground.