Laois v Meath

[Dinny Breen]

How's Hughie Emerson going?

Struggling with a tight hamstring - might not be as mobile as normal

Still plugging away playing rugby with Portarlington RFC.

[thejuice]

http://hoganstand.com/Meath/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=174084

Banty plans to bust 'six day' myth

Seamus McEnaney is confident that his Meath team can become the second side to in the history of the backdoor system to win a qualifier game six days after losing a provincial final.

History doesn't favour the Royals in Saturday's round 4 SFC qualifier against Laois as in eleven years of the qualifier system, only one county has managed to navigate a qualifier game six days after losing a provincial final.

That side was Tommy Carr's Dublin in 2001, when they edged out Sligo at Croke Park having lost to Meath in the Leinster final six days earlier.

The Royals and Down, who face Tipperary on Saturday, have the chance to end that 11-year run and Banty believes his side can buck the trend.

"Listen, there's a myth out there about the six day turnaround and I can tell you one thing - this group of players is going to test the six day turnaround," said a fired up Meath manager.

"There is serious spirit in the dressing room. I can tell you now we are going to fight tooth and nail to be back in Croke Park in two weeks time. Take that from me we will fight.

"Anyone who wants to travel to our game next Saturday will get some fight from me."

Thems fightin' words!

[DuffleKing]

Banty has become a parody of his recognized persona

[Hardy]

I'm embarrassed to have bullshit like that spewed about in the name of my team.

[rrhf]

There hasn't been that much fightin talk since 96. Brave heart Banty!

[Hardy]

There was no talk in '96 either. On the other hand, I can understand how you would have forgotten. After all you hardly ever mention it.

[thejuice]

Meath (SFC v Laois) :

David Gallagher

Donal Keogan, Kevin Reilly, Mickey Burke,
Donnacha Tobin, Shane McAnarney, Bryan Menton,

Connor Gillespie, Brian Meade,

Alan Forde, Damien Carroll, Graham Reilly,
Brian Farrell, Joe Sheridan, Cian Ward

[DuffleKing]

Bray out?

[rrhf]

Hardy where Meath to win the all Ireland , would you bury the hatchet with Banty or would you still empty the tank on him?

[thejuice]

Brays ankle flared up last week and was replaced by Cian Ward. Ward gets his spot this week.

I'm surprised to see Kevin Reilly starting. I feared we lost him for the year.

Would have like to see Jamie Queeney get a start. It's rare he's come on and failed to score. And he does it in the big games too.

[heffo]

I'm embarrassed to have bullshit like that spewed about in the name of my team.

Maybe I'm reading it wrong but I think he's played a blinder here. Too many managers give the impression they're already beaten before the 6 day turnaround - fair play to him for having some balls.

[Hound]

I'm embarrassed to have bullshit like that spewed about in the name of my team.

Maybe I'm reading it wrong but I think he's played a blinder here. Too many managers give the impression they're already beaten before the 6 day turnaround - fair play to him for having some balls.

Absolutely, really sick of the usual crap from weak-minded crybabies about the 6 day turnaround. "How are we supposed to get over a defeat in just 6 days?" FFS

A team with any kind of bottle, should improve after a defeat.

If Meath or Down do lose to Laois or Tipp, it'll be nothing to do with the 6 day turnaround, it'll be because Laois or Tipp are better. But I expect both Meath and Down to pull through, in closely fought games.

[agorm]

I'm embarrassed to have bullshit like that spewed about in the name of my team.

Maybe I'm reading it wrong but I think he's played a blinder here. Too many managers give the impression they're already beaten before the 6 day turnaround - fair play to him for having some balls.

I agree.

[Donnellys Hollow]

I'd be surprised if Meath don't win this one regardless of the six day turnaround.

[bcarrier]

http://hoganstand.com/Meath/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=174084

Banty plans to bust 'six day' myth

Seamus McEnaney is confident that his Meath team can become the second side to in the history of the backdoor system to win a qualifier game six days after losing a provincial final.

History doesn't favour the Royals in Saturday's round 4 SFC qualifier against Laois as in eleven years of the qualifier system, only one county has managed to navigate a qualifier game six days after losing a provincial final.

That side was Tommy Carr's Dublin in 2001, when they edged out Sligo at Croke Park having lost to Meath in the Leinster final six days earlier.

The Royals and Down, who face Tipperary on Saturday, have the chance to end that 11-year run and Banty believes his side can buck the trend.

"Listen, there's a myth out there about the six day turnaround and I can tell you one thing - this group of players is going to test the six day turnaround," said a fired up Meath manager.

"There is serious spirit in the dressing room. I can tell you now we are going to fight tooth and nail to be back in Croke Park in two weeks time. Take that from me we will fight.

"Anyone who wants to travel to our game next Saturday will get some fight from me."

Thems fightin' words!

"I can tell you one thing" sounds a bit Oliver Brady.  Is it a big Monaghan spake  ..