This drama won’t do Meath any favours

WELL, one thing’s for certain — there won’t be a word this week about the World Cup final, certainly not in the north-east.

Louth had a corner forward called Judge but they got little justice at Croke Park yesterday. It was Meath who got out of jail. The decision at the end is fairly black and white. After a brilliant block by Louth captain Paddy Keenan to deny Seamus Kenny a certain goal, Joe Sheridan showed great desire in winning the ball and was trying to score a goal but carried the ball over the line which, in my view, is a foul. A free-out should have been awarded to Louth and with time up the final whistle should have blown giving Louth a one-point victory. The referee only seemed to consult with one umpire and not for long either.

If I were on the CCCC, I would unhesitatingly offer Louth a replay next weekend. I seem to remember Laois and Carlow replaying a few years ago over a point that wasn’t. If this victory stands, it won’t do Meath any favours because there will always be a question mark over the result. They have definitely improved since last year and the win over Dublin was a big step in their development. The next step is to win a provincial title, but not in this manner.