All Ireland Qualifiers

[topoftheleft]

Great to see James Morgan play like the top county player he’s capable of being. Before this season started I’d written him off as a foul machine with no discipline. Don’t know if he sorted himself out or someone had a word but what a transformation.

 

[Peter grimes]

Kerry was the only team I really wanted to avoid.

Against the rest I think the wide open spaces of Croke Park favours us. With Murnin, Nugent and Turbitt fit alongside Duffy I think we are looking at 3 out of 4 of those in the inside line and Rian O’Neill at CHF.

Sheridan and Crealey have done very well over the past 2 weeks but I would still expect any opponent to go after us there as we are now wafer thin in terms of depth in midfield. A fit Connaire Mackin would be a great addition. Let’s hope the lad is ok.

 

[Gaamaniac]

Kerry was the only team I really wanted to avoid.

Against the rest I think the wide open spaces of Croke Park favours us. With Murnin, Nugent and Turbitt fit alongside Duffy I think we are looking at 3 out of 4 of those in the inside line and Rian O’Neill at CHF.

Sheridan and Crealey have done very well over the past 2 weeks but I would still expect any opponent to go after us there as we are now wafer thin in terms of depth in midfield. A fit Connaire Mackin would be a great addition. Let’s hope the lad is ok.

Connaire mackin was due to start ahead of Conor o Neill yesterday was that correct ? Or did I make that up

 

[Armaghball]

Kerry was the only team I really wanted to avoid.

Against the rest I think the wide open spaces of Croke Park favours us. With Murnin, Nugent and Turbitt fit alongside Duffy I think we are looking at 3 out of 4 of those in the inside line and Rian O’Neill at CHF.

Sheridan and Crealey have done very well over the past 2 weeks but I would still expect any opponent to go after us there as we are now wafer thin in terms of depth in midfield. A fit Connaire Mackin would be a great addition. Let’s hope the lad is ok.

Crealey and Sheridan going really well and Soupy, Murnin and Rian all good in the air and Duffy as well is fit to win kickouts. I think we aren’t too bad in that department.

 

[Armaghball]

Connaire mackin was due to start ahead of Conor o Neill yesterday was that correct ? Or did I make that up

O’Neill was listed to start but then Mackin was in a change. Sunday game said Mackin got injured in the warm up and O’Neill ended up playing.

 

[northarmaghgael]

Confirmed for Sunday 26th with double header with Kerry Mayo. Get the train tickets booked

 

[gael_force_orchard]

1.45pm on the Sunday. Early enough fixture. Glad we aren't playing first on the Saturday though, Saturdays in Croke Park playing first haven't been kind to us, yes I'm that superstitious. Sunday will do lovely, fry up and hit the road early.

 

[Naka]

definitely have a spring in my step today, we are moving forward at pace and will be hard to stop.

 

[Mickey Gormley]

Don’t like the booing. Armagh supporters need to stamp it out. I have not seen it happen in the past to the extent we heard yesterday. We don’t need it.

I think derry done it and worked so we just copied it and worked for us too

 

[JESUS REF]

Early to be calling predictions but this one will be a cracker i believe, both teams with great scoring capabilities and big open field like croker sure to be a shootout, and i will fancy our chances if that happens, interesting to see who will pick up conroy on the day, serious operator

 

[POINTMAN]

I would say the Dubs will play on Saturday evening and they will keep Kerry v Mayo for 4pm on Sunday. So toss of a coin if we get Saturday or Sunday. I would prefer a double header on Sunday - we will be on first in any event.

Maybe I should do the pools (or the lotto).
Good double header on the Sunday!

 

[Sean Og]

Anyone tried to buy online tickets from Translink, their website is piss poor.

 

[huggy2002]

Heard Ciaran Mackin did his first contact Training session last wednesday night so good if he is back training again

 

[Armaghball]

Heard Ciaran Mackin did his first contact Training session last wednesday night so good if he is back training again

Hopefully. He would be some boost. Was exceptional the last time in croker covered literally every blade of grass in it

 

[Wide ball]

Connaire mackin was due to start ahead of Conor o Neill yesterday was that correct ? Or did I make that up

Yes but during warm up his head started hurting iv been told so they didn't take the risk

 

[William Of Orange]

I hope the GAA look at the cost of living crisis and the empty stadium last weekend when considering tickets prices , family packages etc . But I know they wont.

 

[Sean Og]

Yes but during warm up his head started hurting iv been told so they didn't take the risk

Those bloody horns again.

 

[Sean Og]

I hope the GAA look at the cost of living crisis and the empty stadium last weekend when considering tickets prices , family packages etc . But I know they wont.

Hopefully they will put Hill tickets on sale and not just leave for the Dubs.

 

[pablo]

Don’t like the booing. Armagh supporters need to stamp it out. I have not seen it happen in the past to the extent we heard yesterday. We don’t need it.

I don't like to get into whataboutery too much, but I do remember hearing it occur to a greater extent and that was the 2003 semi final against Donegal. A long time ago I know, but just to point out-its not new. That day Donegal fans booed every free kick Oisin McConville attempted with some passion.
I would not get too worked up about the booing yesterday. We vastly outnumbered the Donegal support and there was little to drown out or counter the noise from our supporters. Also, dare I bring up again the league game and 'melee' that followed? For anyone who was there and seen events unfold that day will know Michael Murphy is a bona fide pantomine villain. He is not likely to top the list for receiving invitations from Armagh supporters to join them for afternoon tea. I am not condoning the booing. But it happens once in while. We were back in Clones on a big day again and at last we brought atmosphere. Ulster final anyone? Tense game but more noise and passion at a snooker tournament. I certainly wouldn't like to booing become part of the Armagh supporter make up but I am not bothered about yesterday. I note on 'other' discussion boards this issue is being taken up and fuelled by a few constants who really don't like us and always have something to nark about Armagh.

 

[DooReg]

Yes but during warm up his head started hurting iv been told so they didn't take the risk

An example where the GAA has failed us. Should be a clear return to play protocol for concussion injuries. Not guidance. Imagine he played and got seriously hurt. Madness.