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

[redsetanta]

Navan seems to be the most likely venue. Will have times and venues after lunch today!

Glad we didn't draw Kildare to be honest.

[Joeythelips]

Navan seems to be the most likely venue. Will have times and venues after lunch today!

Glad we didn't draw Kildare to be honest.

Dont think we will beat either but would have preferred Kildare, their forwards are not as good as Monaghans imo. Also Kildare just played a huge energy sapping physical game in the sweltering heat at the weekend which will have taken its toll. Monaghan are all well rested and recovered from the Fermanagh game at this stage. If Laois are up for it we could be in for a decent game if its not one sided as Monaghan are not as defensive as most Ulster teams so let the opposition play.

[The PRO]

Didn't we beat Monaghan the last time we met them in a qualifier? Under McNulty? I know a lot has changed since. Not the worst draw though. Tyrone or Kildare would've been horrible.

[Laoiseabu]

When u say Monaghan fowards are better than kildares who are u talking about? Is Kieran Hughes the big full foward not injured?

[straightred]

Didn't we beat Monaghan the last time we met them in a qualifier? Under McNulty? I know a lot has changed since. Not the worst draw though. Tyrone or Kildare would've been horrible.

Laois are on the back of a big beating but they weren't expected to win that so morale shouldn't be low. Monaghan have had ideal preparation - 2 handy games and they now get Laois on a neutral ground. Laois don't set up defensively either - that will suit Monaghan. You'd expect the Div 1  team to win this

[Joeythelips]

When u say Monaghan fowards are better than kildares who are u talking about? Is Kieran Hughes the big full foward not injured?

They have plenty of excellent footballers but I was thinking of Conor McManus who is one of the best forwards in the country in my opinion. I watched them against Tyrone and thought they were excellent but they do sometimes struggle against weaker opposition. Laois will be doing well not to ship another serious beating here.

[High Fielder]

It goes without saying that it's a big ask for us. Physically, Monaghan ask questions of you, and in that regard, we could be found wanting. I don't think there'll be a hangover from the last day, and we're still ahead of where we expected to be. So enjoy it, give it your best shot and play to win. That's all we can do, and even though I wouldn't be too expectant, I'd be hopeful we can do ourselves credit

[Unlaoised]

Will be a tough game physically but not one to fear.

If Laois play well they could trouble Monaghan.

Wiley v Donie will be a good battle ...Dillion will have to pick up McManaus.

I'm hearing its sunday at 2pm in Navan

We have a decent record against the Farney !

[redsetanta]

Be some heat in that place on Sunday at 2pm.

[Don Draper]

Laois by 5

[BallyroanAbu]

Would be alot happier if Monaghan had played tougher games than Leitrim & Waterford.  Maybe it won't matter but I would of loved a crack at Kildare as the emotional high of last Saturday will cause them problems this week.

[Joeythelips]

Would be alot happier if Monaghan had played tougher games than Leitrim & Waterford.  Maybe it won't matter but I would of loved a crack at Kildare as the emotional high of last Saturday will cause them problems this week.

I fully agree, it would be typical Kildare to beat Mayo then lose to Fermanagh. That was a real high intensity game on a hot day which will have taken a lot out of them. It would be an ideal time to face them. Monaghan are in an ideal spot, Laois are a step up from Leitrim but should give them a decent test. I know their game against Dublin in the league was a bit of dead rubber but any team that beats this Dublin side in Croke Park is a serious team in my book.

[Tony]

Certainly not the worst draw. Monaghan would have to be considered very warm favourites, being a top division team. But I've seen bigger shocks. Honestly i think this will be a step too far this year. But i hope we give it everything and come back stronger next year. I know for a fact the lads won't fear any team; we played without fear vs the dubs. The head says monaghan by 4, heart says Laois by 2.

[Unlaoised]

Great for the GAA in Laois  to have them two big games in Portlaoise Saturday night it will only add to the buzz about Sunday in Navan!

[Junior Ex Laoistalk]

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