2002: On this day...

Big Jim

Big Jim

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bcb1 said:
in many ways this post is quite sad. A passing anniversary that looks no closer to being repeated.
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I know I get slagged off for the tinted glasses, but even I fear we may never climb that hill again. Sorry to say, with some of the exceptional talent that we have, even having a new management team, I think we have reached our level. A division one team that might frighten a few in the league and Ulster, but silverware may be a pipe dream. Still won't stop me hoping though. Still hope I win another £20m on the bleedin Euromillions. Nearly spent the last win now!
 
PatMustard

PatMustard

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Big Jim said:
I know I get slagged off for the tinted glasses, but even I fear we may never climb that hill again. Sorry to say, with some of the exceptional talent that we have, even having a new management team, I think we have reached our level. A division one team that might frighten a few in the league and Ulster, but silverware may be a pipe dream. Still won't stop me hoping though. Still hope I win another £20m on the bleedin Euromillions. Nearly spent the last win now!
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You could have built that new Armagh training centre with that money, you big eejit! It’s because we don’t have one, that we haven’t won Sam again :rolleyes:
 
PatMustard

PatMustard

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Savo01 said:
Canal Upper with my Dad. Like so many he's no longer here, but he saw that day and said he'd die a happy man coming out of Croker.
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Yeah, likewise my da. He was the only one of us to get onto the pitch afterwards. When I think of it, there are so many who have gone since then. But on the other hand, there were so many that didn’t live to see it happen.

I suppose it was like Armagh’s JFK moment. A historic event. You have to feel for the likes of Kerry and Dublin with all their All Ireland titles. Sure they can’t distinguish one from the other. Their memories are all over the place!
 
ragingbull

ragingbull

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PatMustard said:
Yeah, likewise my da. He was the only one of us to get onto the pitch afterwards. When I think of it, there are so many who have gone since then. But on the other hand, there were so many that didn’t live to see it happen.

I suppose it was like Armagh’s JFK moment. A historic event. You have to feel for the likes of Kerry and Dublin with all their All Ireland titles. Sure they can’t distinguish one from the other. Their memories are all over the place!
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Sorry about your father's passing,Well at least I got on to pitch & you didn't & I was in the hill too:p:D
 
Rufus T Firefly

Rufus T Firefly

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Big Jim said:
Funny thing is I've never actually met an Armagh supporter that wasn't there that day. Must have been 100s of 1000s there :D
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Funny, I know a fella was there and couldn't remember. Met him on the Clonliffe Road after the game and he was rather the worse for wear. Went into the Shambles Bar for my lunch on the Monday and he ended up sitting across from me. Got nattering away about the game and he said, "Did you get down yourself?" :rolleyes:
 
Big Jim

Big Jim

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Rufus T Firefly said:
Funny, I know a fella was there and couldn't remember. Met him on the Clonliffe Road after the game and he was rather the worse for wear. Went into the Shambles Bar for my lunch on the Monday and he ended up sitting across from me. Got nattering away about the game and he said, "Did you get down yourself?" :rolleyes:
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Yeah Rufus. met a few lads in lurgan next day, still couldn't bite their finger and didn't even know what planet they were on. :D Mind you they was still adamant they were at the game and that Celtic won :D
 
Savo01

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In many ways this was a more enjoyable day than the Final I felt. I was sitting with my brother and Dad, and all Armagh fans seemed to be sitting together in large sections, unlike the final where we all seemed to be scattered. The atmosphere was unreal too. I remember Longford had a section to themselves as they were in the Minor semi-final. It was a lovely hot day too. That Cosgrove kick seemed to take an eternity..............
The Croke Park "hoodoo" was finally broken!
 
Armaghniac

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Savo01 said:
In many ways this was a more enjoyable day than the Final I felt. I was sitting with my brother and Dad, and all Armagh fans seemed to be sitting together in large sections, unlike the final where we all seemed to be scattered. The atmosphere was unreal too. I remember Longford had a section to themselves as they were in the Minor semi-final. It was a lovely hot day too. That Cosgrove kick seemed to take an eternity..............
The Croke Park "hoodoo" was finally broken!
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That was one of the most enjoyable days in the Armagh story. Hot day, the first full house in the new Croke Park, they were working on the new Hogan stand right up to the day. A majority of Dubs, of course, but more than enough Armagh people to make ourselves heard. I had a great seat in the .Hogan. Armagh goal then Dublin goal and the tension at the end.
 
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The mood was good for once heading back up the road that day.

Anyone remember the song that was played at the final whistle?

'Beautiful Day' U2
 
pablo

pablo

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For me personally, that semi final was probably my best day following Armagh. It was my first time in the re-constructed Croke Park. Had been overseas since 1987 and up until then had just managed to get to the occasional Ulster championship game when home for a visit.

During my time away, my parents had always kept me up to date on all things Armagh via Sunday phonecalls, newspaper clippings and video recordings sent in the post (always a run around for me to get these converted to the US system).
So after all that time, it was just brilliant to be able to go down to Dublin with my Dad for a big game. Spent ages in McGraths pub before the game. Bumped into old friends that I hadn't seen for yonks. Craic was mighty. Dubs were great banter

In the stadium-stunning, atmosphere was unreal. The sound and colour during the pre-match parade and explosion of emotion at the final whistle is something I will never forget.
 
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