full-back was named to start the Leinster semi-final against Kildare but was withdrawn on the day and didn’t start the final against Dublin either.clash with Meath. Which is where we get to the macro and the full scale of an epic rivalry between two north eastern neighbours.as their greatest rival, Campbell wore a look that suggested he’d be filing that one to his folder marked “stupid questions”.
The picture looks a lot different now though. When was the last time Meath approached a Championship game against Louth as almost 2/1 underdogs? Peter Fitzpatrick was the Louth manager at the time and, 10 years later, was asked to reflect on the game and the chaotic ending. “I don’t think there’s a day that passes that I don’t think about it,” he said, describing it as “one of the biggest scandals that ever was”.
It remains to be seen how Louth set themselves up. They were cautious against Dublin in the Leinster final and played a counter attacking game. It paid off, for the most part, and they even netted twice, bringing their goals tally to 19 since the start of the league.