Peter grimes
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I wouldn’t be shocked or disappointed to see McQuillan selected against Fermanagh. The lad has a lot of convincing still to do but let the convincing commence.
Yeah would have loved to see more of him in the league. Brings pace which is something we dont have a whole pile of.I wouldn’t be shocked or disappointed to see McQuillan selected against Fermanagh. The lad has a lot of convincing still to do but let the convincing commence.
I disagree with your view on forker he has been great all league except the final and think he is perfect for number 6 as he has vision and not afraid to pass unlike others. He didn't have a great final but not many did, he was great all league (I know standard was poor) I don't think anyone 2 people on here will agree with a starting 15. Burns for me has been great but I'd have mccambridge and Morgan all day over him tbh, same with some of the forwards Rian and oisin have to start, maybe Rian in midfield as someone suggested might be worth a goForker in everyone of the teams I’ve seen. Given that almost all of these are teams people would like to see rather than the one that they think management will choose the obvious question is - does Forker’s form merit selection?
We all know what an on form Aidan Forker brings to the team. A lot of that I think is missing from current form though.
The core of the team won’t change. But maybe there could be a few curve ball selections/omissions on the horizon. It happened last year and the year before.
I think P Burns and McGrane should be nailed on. A fit McCambrige will put pressure on them. Not sure how far off Morgan is.
McKay is not in top form but difficult to see Huggins of Connaire Mackin displacing him. McCabe is critical to the team. I see him more in the role that Forker has been playing. Fitness and form amongst J Burns, C O’Neill, McElroy and maybe McQuillan for the 2 wing back slots. Ross is still unproven at this level. Great athlete but end product counts at this level.
As I mentioned before the midfield balance needs looked at. If Rian comes into the team I would not be surprised if it is as an orthodox midfielder.
It’s possible that some of the midfield options (Grimley and McPartlan) come in to freshen things up at wing forward. Game time for Soupy but maybe not starting. Grugan starts all day long. The front 3 should stay as it is.
And I disagree with that.I disagree with your view on forker he has been great all league except the final and think he is perfect for number 6 as he has vision and not afraid to pass unlike others. He didn't have a great final but not many did, he was great all league (I know standard was poor) I don't think anyone 2 people on here will agree with a starting 15. Burns for me has been great but I'd have mccambridge and Morgan all day over him tbh, same with some of the forwards Rian and oisin have to start, maybe Rian in midfield as someone suggested might be worth a go
The championship is a whole new ball gameJust goes to show the league doesn’t mean much when it comes to championship form. Cavan were woeful against us.
Hope Hughes isn’t too badly hurt, looked nasty and he doesn’t deserve to end his career like that. A great servant for club and county for years.
Would love to see Oisin take Armagh, he would be brilliantSome big shocks yesterday. Westmeath going down to Wicklow. Cavan getting one over on Monaghan. Waterford beating Tipperary. We'd want to be fully tuned in on Sunday and get the job done, so we aren't on the list of teams that slipped up.
Seems to have done a good job with Wicklow.Would love to see Oisin take Armagh, he would be brilliant
Getting in early. Ref was a disgrace. Too many soft frees for Fermanagh. Didn't let the game flow. Was never a red card. Where did he get all the injury time fromJoe McQuillan to ref Armagh v Fermanagh.
I think you're kinda right, but I'd throw Conor O'Neill and Stefan Campbell into the equation too. Both started several league games and, if they're fit, it wouldn't be at all surprising to see them line out on Sunday. Connaire Mackin also as likely to be a starting option around the middle 8 as McCambridge - both have seen similar game time to date this year.Folks the team people want to see start v the team that starts are two very very different things.
In my opinion there won't be a pile of change from the league line ups. It won't be too far different from this:
Hughes
Burns
McKay
McGrane
Forker
McCabe
J og Burns/McCambridge
Crealey
Mackin
McElroy
Grugan
R o Neill/Burns/McCambridge
Conaty
Murnin
Turbitt
Nobody outside of the 16 players I have mentioned there, are going to start this game. We aren't going to change the system or the way we play just to accommodate a few forwards we think should be starting. Rafferty is not starting in nets and he isn't going to get a run out at midfield or the half forward line either. Morgan isn't going to appear from nowhere. We will beat Fermanagh, because they are truly atrocious, I don't even think this fermanagh team have it in them to be as dogged as usual. They just aren't up to it. We will get a better test against down.
If fit then c o Neill will maybe play a part, but I think McGeeney is now settled on what he wants. But I think Campbell's legs will be saved, he won't start.I think you're kinda right, but I'd throw Conor O'Neill and Stefan Campbell into the equation too. Both started several league games and, if they're fit, it wouldn't be at all surprising to see them line out on Sunday. Connaire Mackin also as likely to be a starting option around the middle 8 as McCambridge - both have seen similar game time to date this year.
Yeah I think you could be right. Although McPartlan came from nowhere last year to start in the championship so who knows.I think you're kinda right, but I'd throw Conor O'Neill and Stefan Campbell into the equation too. Both started several league games and, if they're fit, it wouldn't be at all surprising to see them line out on Sunday. Connaire Mackin also as likely to be a starting option around the middle 8 as McCambridge - both have seen similar game time to date this year.