Laois footballers the Championship 2018 What went on and the review!

[Laoiseabu]

Big test against a very strong Monaghan outfit who also have quality galore on the bench. I think we will be going well to get within 8 points of them. I see Kieran Hughes is back in the bench. Very strong full foward line of McCarthy, McCarron and McManus. Our best hope is getting the ball into Donie and Evan as quick as possible. As was said before some of our so called weaker players are going to find the going tough on Sunday so we need everyone on board and hit the ground running .

[Unlaoised]

My team was close im surprised with Glynn for donogher but not a bad change either .

Karl o connell is a big part of their game with his blistering pace carrying the ball forward i hope we have someone detailed to curb that .
Drew Wylie and kieran hughes not starting for them must give us a massive boost .

Conor Boyle must be targeted inside .

I see the bookies have closed the odds to 9/2 now after the line ups were announced .

This might just be tighter than people think .

Big crowd from Laois going now it seems after slow sales in tickets early in the week .

Anyone know of any decent bars up there its a town i havent ever had a pint in

[les Antiques]

Anyone know of any decent bars up there its a town i havent ever had a pint in
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Ryans pub is about 600 yards from the ground and is a good lively spot before matches .  A lot of people will gather at the Navan OMahonys clubhouse where in fairness there is a fine bar and if your driving a pretty large cark park . Prepare to wait though afterwards as its a nightmare getting out of there.
I recall been in a pub called Oflahertys back in the mid 90s when we played Meath ,the day Pat Roe got the line after his duel with Tommy Dowd . Back then it was pure Gaa Pub ,not sure about it now .

[Junior Ex Laoistalk]

Have to agree about our underage teams and the way the Co.Board have neglected to invest in them over the past ten years or so. 

It's not the fault of the young players but the Co. Board should hang their heads in shame...

[High Fielder]

I think you need to separate John Sugrue's work from everything else. I agree in principle with your point, but the fact remains that if we beat Monaghan, we are playing Super 8 football, and I can assure you Monaghan want to be there, so why shouldn't we? I'd be pleasantly surprised if we could beat Monaghan, make that shocked, but we will be giving it our best shot for sure.

I personally don't know of another coach in Laois that is within the same Parish as Sugrue, and maybe we just don't have good coaches. That is why I'm prepared to separate Sugrue's work from everything else that is going on. I agree the rest of it is a jumbled up mess without rhyme or reason, but Sugrue is maximising this panel's potential. If something doesn't look right, I'm telling you now there's a good reason for it. This man will give you every chance if you work hard for him and do as you're told

[High Fielder]

I can see your point and I would share your fears. It is easy to get into a cycle of picking the best players and most successful coaches at underage and at the same time still disimprove. That is what is happening in Laois. It is obvious for all to see that at the very least, our strength and conditioning is non existent at underage, or what is being done is just not working.

[Junior Ex Laoistalk]

Who is referring the game tomorrow, can't find it anywhere on the net...

[oneflewoverthecuckoonest]

Derek O Mahoney is the ref.

[BallyroanAbu]

I am not mad about Ross starting,  he has had only one real good game this year and that was the Div 4 league final where his football brain was to the fore but pace was not tested.  I just think he doesn't have the legs at this stage of his career.  I don't want to be over critical as this player as he has been huge in both commitment and leadership in the past.   Wonder what sort of crowd will travel tomorrow probably not major.

With Strong, Begley and Timmons I think we need a Sweeper.  Can't see why Crowley was dropped I thought our Dublin starting team was the best available to us.  We look very susceptible,  between the half backs who are attack minded and Timmons who is not hugely pacey.  My thoughts if we play this team we look really unbalanced. 

Unless Farrell is going to be the sweeper with Evan moving to the half forward line

[on the hop]

I hope that's tongue in cheek, 6 division 1 teams from this year through now and Roscommon the seventh might as well be one as they were promoted. The gulf has really showed. The fastness of the pitches and heat is making it very hard to be defensive. Interesting to see what the tactic is. Pace and power has been very evident today. It's looking like you will have to be hitting a minimum of 20 points to be in the game

[jimbob2]

High fielder I really respect your opinions and knowledge of the game but have you not noticed that Laois abu and chrismtan are Kildare sht-e heads.  I can tell you that I have seen all those great  Laois players mentioned and loved and respected all of them and Beano was a genius, I actually played with Tom Prendergast and thought I wouldn't see better, but in the modern game  the skill levels of Donie nudge him above all the great players mentioned previously and thats just my opinion.

[Laoiseabu]

How am I a Kildare shithead?

[jimbob2]

Wow getting a little bit upset there Kildareman!!!!!!!!!!!

[Laoiseabu]

I'm a Laois man , what would suggest I'm a Kildare man if your so smart ?

[Laoiseabu]

Ohh now I get it . Just because I am realistic and not delusional about Laois football like most people makes me a Kildare shithead. People just don't like to hear the truth do they ?