A cool head from Kieran Martin produced the goal that sent Westmeath into Sunday’s Leinster semi-final against Meath, but it could be a huge moment in the managerial career of Tom Cribbin.

It’s amazing what a good dressing down from a manager does.

Over the past few years, no team has served as the stooge for Joe Brolly’s talent for scathing dismissal more than Galway.

Westmeath 3-14 Louth 0-16: Perhaps a little tough love does work after all.

Westmeath stalwart Denis Glennon claims manager Tom Cribbin’s comments earlier this month about the team’s more experienced players were said “in the heat of the moment”.

Westmeath 0-15 Kildare 0-12