Tailteann Cup 2023

redsetanta · June 23, 2023, 03:50:20 PM

Handicap is 5 points.

We will see how much Billy and the team have learned over the past few weeks.

They know how Down are going to play.

Use of the mark similar to Kildare last weekend would be something they could try.

County Man · June 23, 2023, 06:06:30 PM

Best of luck to all the team and management on Sunday. Hopefully a decent support will be present to cheer on the lads. No doubt, many will tune in on TV so hopefully we can put in a good solid performance. We are definitely in bonus territory so see what comes of it.

In these last 2 seasons under Billy Sheehan, we have been capable of pulling off really good results at times by turning over Louth last year, beating Sligo away this year in the league along with our recent wins against Fermanagh and Limerick. Last year, we were defeated by both Fermanagh and Limerick in division 3 so real progress has been made.

Down themselves are moving well and are deservingly favourites having seen off Donegal in the Ulster championship and of course the big win against Cavan last weekend and a good Cavan team at that. They are capable of putting up a big score so obviously we need to be so organised on Sunday in defense.

Against Meath in Parnell Park, Down had an off day shooting many wides so we will hope for similiar on Sunday. Both Sean Boylan and Pete McGrath were there that day and chances are that we will end up with a repeat of the 1991 All Ireland final with Down and Meath prevailing to go on and contest the Tailteann cup final. But maybe we can have a repeat of the Leinster final of '91 against Meath if we pull off another shock! That would be some story and some season.

Look at the progress Westmeath have had this year after winning the Tailteann cup and we ran them mighty close there last year. Pride has been restored in the jersey and all that can be asked is that the players leave it all on the pitch on Sunday.

Laois Abu!!

Countyminor · June 24, 2023, 10:10:15 PM

Head says Down. Heart says Laois. If we're still in it with 20 minutes to go, I'm backing our bench to come in and pull us over the line. Give em hell lads!

Laoiseabu · June 25, 2023, 12:49:57 AM

Quote from: County Man on June 23, 2023, 06:06:30 PM
Best of luck to all the team and management on Sunday. Hopefully a decent support will be present to cheer on the lads. No doubt, many will tune in on TV so hopefully we can put in a good solid performance. We are definitely in bonus territory so see what comes of it.

In these last 2 seasons under Billy Sheehan, we have been capable of pulling off really good results at times by turning over Louth last year, beating Sligo away this year in the league along with our recent wins against Fermanagh and Limerick. Last year, we were defeated by both Fermanagh and Limerick in division 3 so real progress has been made.

Down themselves are moving well and are deservingly favourites having seen off Donegal in the Ulster championship and of course the big win against Cavan last weekend and a good Cavan team at that. They are capable of putting up a big score so obviously we need to be so organised on Sunday in defense.

Against Meath in Parnell Park, Down had an off day shooting many wides so we will hope for similiar on Sunday. Both Sean Boylan and Pete McGrath were there that day and chances are that we will end up with a repeat of the 1991 All Ireland final with Down and Meath prevailing to go on and contest the Tailteann cup final. But maybe we can have a repeat of the Leinster final of '91 against Meath if we pull off another shock! That would be some story and some season.

Look at the progress Westmeath have had this year after winning the Tailteann cup and we ran them mighty close there last year. Pride has been restored in the jersey and all that can be asked is that the players leave it all on the pitch on Sunday.

Laois Abu!!

You said "Real progress has been made " from last year ? Surely your joking right ?

Spiritof86 · June 25, 2023, 06:02:01 AM

I don't think 2 wins against Fermanagh and Limerick can mask the deficiencies of the past two years . Yes we have lost some key personnel but don't understand the above comment of where we have "made real progress " ?
Regardless of TC outcome I can't see Sheehan been involved next year .

Today could go either way . It could be over by half time or we could be knocking on the door with 10 minutes to go . We have added competition to the panel which obviously helps but just don't know if grit and determination will be enough today .
Best of luck to the lads . I hope they get the support they deserve and do themselves justice.

High Fielder · June 25, 2023, 09:28:58 AM

Today is an ideal test for us. We're not fancied to win, and in many ways it's a free hit. Down are an ok team getting better, but still a fair bit off in their own Province. I don't expect us to win, but I would like to see a bit of bite. Our work rate has improved, and we will need to put in an honest shift again. I'd be happy before I set off if we can keep it to under 4 or 5. Anything after that a bonus but that's just my opinion

Tier2 · June 25, 2023, 09:42:04 AM

I truly believe the players are the ones who have turnt this around despite the proven poor Manager.

Best of luck to them, but to think that progression has been made is an unfounded statement.
Regardless how this campaign ends the manager cannot be considered going forward.

I expect nothing but a rant at the end of this this full of deflection and finger pointing.

Joeythelips · June 25, 2023, 09:45:48 AM

Best of luck to the lads today, the last quarter against Limerick showed what they are capable of, do that for 70mins and they will be playing in the final. If we give up the same goal chances to Down we are in big trouble. They have restored some pride over the last 2 games after the London game. Now we have a great chance to show exactly where we stand.

Joeythelips · June 25, 2023, 04:35:04 PM

Quote from: Joeythelips on June 25, 2023, 09:45:48 AM
Best of luck to the lads today, the last quarter against Limerick showed what they are capable of, do that for 70mins and they will be playing in the final. If we give up the same goal chances to Down we are in big trouble. They have restored some pride over the last 2 games after the London game. Now we have a great chance to show exactly where we stand.

Well after 20 mins we certainly know where we stand. Down have taken the piss out of us but its so bad to see goal like that first one conceded after less than a minute, our no 5 letting his man run through for a handy finish the second goal was similar. At the end of the day Down are Div 3 side and they have torn us to shreds after 20 mins. Any talk of Sheehan getting another year after this is madness. The next appointment is crucial as there is a serious rebuilding job to do.

High Fielder · June 25, 2023, 04:40:20 PM

There isn't a coach in Ireland that would fix that

Giovanni · June 25, 2023, 04:44:11 PM

Are you joking?

High Fielder · June 25, 2023, 04:48:26 PM

Dead serious. This isn't or shouldn't be a surprise. We have been shipping heavy, heavy defeats for years now

Gmac · June 25, 2023, 04:59:03 PM

Hard to watch that

Giovanni · June 25, 2023, 05:02:09 PM

Taking heavy beatings against the likes of Dublin is one thing. Embarrassing yourself is another. This is a team that clearly has had no clue what it's doing - a reflection of the job the manager's done. I'm surprised at you.

Tier2 · June 25, 2023, 05:06:32 PM

This didn't happen over night the last 2 years have led to this the players deserve better than this management team in particular the manager.

If the county board had anything about them a statement will be made by tomorrow morning that it's over.

But I'm sure Billy will rant blame everyone try and say that player's are being targeted.

Billy it's not the players