O'Byrne Cup 2022

Start as we mean to go on so. Keep the head down in case there is any chance of some positivity and buzz for the start of the new season...
There needs to be a push for the league at least and some word of what is happening in the camp.

Badger85 wrote:

Is the match being streamed anywhere? In case the virus catches me.

All O'Byrne and Walsh Cup matches are being streamed live by Beo Sport, €8 per game.

https://www.beosport.live/products/leinster-gaa-o-byrne-cup-kildare-v-westmeath

Thanks if_in_doubt... definitly going to watch that.

1. Aaron O'Neill
2. Tom Harrington
3. Mick O'Grady
4. Ryan Houlihan
5. Tony Archibald
6. Shea Ryan
7. Jack Sargent
8. Kevin O'Callaghan
9. Kevin Flynn
10. Con Kavanagh
11. Paul Cribbin
12. Padraig Tuohy
13. Paddy Woodgate
14. Adam Steed
15. Jimmy Hyland

tom harrington is from which club ?

Best of luck to all the lads, particularly debutants.. can anyone tell me is Jack Robinson is involved and if not, why not? Not that anyone involved owes us anything, he’s just supremely talented

Team v Westmeath

A O'Neill
T Harrington
M O'Grady
R Houlihan
T Archbold
S Ryan
J Sargeant
K O'Callaghan
K Flynn
C Kavanagh
P Cribbin
P Tuohy
P Woodgate
A Steed
J Hyland

Bench

T Kinsella
J Murray
M Joyce
D Malone
E Lawless
S O'Sullivan
D O'Neill
D Flynn
D Randles
D Hyland

Great to see some new blood get a rattle at it. Best of luck to the lads for the year ahead.

lomond wrote:

tom harrington is from which club ?

Moorefield

Ohtoohtobe wrote:

lomond wrote:

tom harrington is from which club ?

Moorefield

You'd nearly have pick the Irish lotto numbers sooner than than youd have predicted this team. Good to see the net cast wide, should find a couple here.

Agreed lilysavage. Interesting line up. As always, a lot of the new faces won't be on the panel for long. Good luck to them all & hope a few can grab their chance.
Good luck too to Glenn & his team, hopefully the start of a good year.

Lining up as per the programme.

Westmeath keeper wearing all white for some reason...

Some observations.

Good result against poor opposition. For me the most positive thing was managements willingness to try new players and consistant scoring throughout (Q1 - 5 points, Q2 5 points, Q3 - 4 points, Q4 - 5 points)

3 weeks time will be a different ball game of course but decent start

1. Aaron O'Neill - lacks a bit of composure but can challange for a place if he settles down a bit
2. Tom Harrington - good on the ball, quick, good prospect
3. Mick O'Grady - nothing new... he's under pressure for his place
4. Ryan Houlihan - looks very sharp today and more comfortable in corner back than wing back
5. Tony Archibald - impressive on the ball, a bit light maybe, one for the future
6. Shea Ryan - not a fan, a liability on the ball
7. Jack Sargent - very impressive, incredible composure for a debut, want to see more of him in league
8. Kevin O'Callaghan - limited on the ball but good physicality, good back up midfielder
9. Kevin Flynn - pace around the middle very important, can beat players with ease, pure class
10. Con Kavanagh - works hard but offers little, a few bad attempts to footpass to inside line
11. Paul Cribbin - Can do the spectacular but decision making is very questionable, loves running down blind alleys and slowling up the ball
12. Padraig Tuohy - very solid debut, looks very quick and can run with the ball and cause trouble for defenders, good find and prospect
13. Paddy Woodgate - Has all the skills but looks a little light and weak in possession, great potential though
14. Adam Steed - looked a bit out of his depth today but one for the future
15. Jimmy Hyland - class as we already know.

Last point is that Dan flynn needs to play inside, he wins possession so well and is so dangerous.

Decent performances from the corner and wing backs.

Hyland and Woodgate looked very lively. Kicked some nice points but some poor wides mixed in as well.

Winning well without playing too well isn't bad at this time of year I suppose though.

@Godown Are you suggesting that o Grady is under pressure for his place? Who do u think will take his place? To me he's an absolute banker to play and will probably be tram captain.
Archibald had a fine game looks a player with brains. Touhy was impressive don't remember seeing him before, Harrington nice footballer may need to strengthen maybe rainbow can mentor him.,similar build and style

Mad how two people can watch a game and come to completely different opinions. Thought Cribbin was excellent. He linked play well, gave options to the ball carrier, worked hard and scored two points I think. O'Callaghan in midfield was also very good. Made a number of high catches, has a great engine and fitness and allowed Flynn to venture forward.

Agree on Jack Sergeant, exceptional debut. Archbold was also very good. In fact all the backs were solid with plenty of over lapping runs and aggression in the tackle.

All in all I thought that was a very good run out for this time if year. Far better that we saw under O'Connor.

GoDownOnIt wrote:

Some observations.

Good result against poor opposition. For me the most positive thing was managements willingness to try new players and consistant scoring throughout (Q1 - 5 points, Q2 5 points, Q3 - 4 points, Q4 - 5 points)

3 weeks time will be a different ball game of course but decent start

1. Aaron O'Neill - lacks a bit of composure but can challange for a place if he settles down a bit
2. Tom Harrington - good on the ball, quick, good prospect
3. Mick O'Grady - nothing new... he's under pressure for his place
4. Ryan Houlihan - looks very sharp today and more comfortable in corner back than wing back
5. Tony Archibald - impressive on the ball, a bit light maybe, one for the future
6. Shea Ryan - not a fan, a liability on the ball
7. Jack Sargent - very impressive, incredible composure for a debut, want to see more of him in league
8. Kevin O'Callaghan - limited on the ball but good physicality, good back up midfielder
9. Kevin Flynn - pace around the middle very important, can beat players with ease, pure class
10. Con Kavanagh - works hard but offers little, a few bad attempts to footpass to inside line
11. Paul Cribbin - Can do the spectacular but decision making is very questionable, loves running down blind alleys and slowling up the ball
12. Padraig Tuohy - very solid debut, looks very quick and can run with the ball and cause trouble for defenders, good find and prospect
13. Paddy Woodgate - Has all the skills but looks a little light and weak in possession, great potential though
14. Adam Steed - looked a bit out of his depth today but one for the future
15. Jimmy Hyland - class as we already know.

Last point is that Dan flynn needs to play inside, he wins possession so well and is so dangerous.

Did you watch the same game as me?

The Mick O’Grady comment…. …. Do an antigen test mate, seems like you’re running a fever.

The Mick O’Grady comment…. …. Do an antigen test mate, seems like you’re running a fever.

So funny I posted it twice

Badger85 wrote:

The Mick O’Grady comment…. …. Do an antigen test mate, seems like you’re running a fever.

he probably brought Lidl ones that give positive result then get PCR result turns out negative

Good run out today

Jimmy has even improved from last season


Woodgate arcibold. Tough Sargent and Harrington needs lot of strength and conditioning


Jimmy Flynn Kirwan (if fit ) are my starting full forward line

For rest few places u for grabs

We know we stand come end of league

Kevin ocallaghan had a good game today barring the black card. He has plenty of physicality.

BearintheSquare wrote:

Kevin ocallaghan had a good game today barring the black card. He has plenty of physicality.

he being doing own strength and conditioning with helps others not doing that