It's what McGeeney does on the side line not what he does behind the scenes that matters to Armagh Supporters
But what he does behind the scenes is what matters most to the paymasters.
It's what McGeeney does on the side line not what he does behind the scenes that matters to Armagh Supporters
Dublin rely very much on one particular golden oldie and when he goes we will see just how much he was relied upon
It's no reason for him to keep the Armagh managers job tho it's results that should only matterBut what he does behind the scenes is what matters most to the paymasters.
Bull stop it. No point being sensible now. People will think you're me. Buck eject one minute, philosopher the nextIt's no reason for him to keep the Armagh managers job tho it's results that should only matter
That’s one way of losing a debate!dry your eyes DooReg would ye
Pot and kettle come to mindHeard plenty of slabbers on here over the years about payments to Geezer. Not a single soul opened their mouth at convention. The slabbers forum.
You're in good company thenHeard plenty of slabbers on here over the years about payments to Geezer. Not a single soul opened their mouth at convention. The slabbers forum.
Agree on Hall. McCabe i dont really rate and i dont think he is of county standard. Anyone who has watched any senior football in Armagh over past 4-5 years will have seen Aidan Nugent as one of the top forwards in Armagh. I called for him to be included in the Armagh a few years back and couldnt understand why he wasnt been picked. Outstanding footballer and is been used in a different position with Armagh than the role he plays with St Pats where he plays corner forward and gets loads of scores. At one stage i think he was taking frees for St Pats off both feet. Outstanding footballer.anyway, mooooooooooving on.
Before this year I would have definitely been keen to replace the current manager but I do think that we have turned a corner in terms of the make up of the team and played some great stuff this year. Inexperience has cost us in both the league and championship and I think the team will learn from these games (echoes of 98). I dont necessarily subscribe to the Academy bringing the likes of Rian O'Neill, JOB etc through as I think huge talent and their own clubs have had a massive say in that, and if you look at our underage results they arent particularly good reading over the last 10 years so bringing the likes of McGrane in is a step backwards IMO.
Jim McCorry has clearly made a massive impact. You also have to give Geezer credit for bringing in and actually playing the likes of Paddy Burns, McCabe, Nugent, Hall etc - either from smaller clubs or an unknown entity at senior level - that shows balls to back your convictions. Hall in particular has really grown into a big team player. Managers need that.
I would be more than happy for Geezer to stay for another 2 years - McCorry to stay with him is a must. We also need a focus on our goalie - whether that is a new man or if the management are convinced Hughes is here to stay, he needs new coaching (although someone mentioned earlier that this is being addressed already). As the saying goes too many cooks spoil the broth but could a new face from outside the county as a selector a la Donegal bringing in Rochford, perhaps of a more defensive mindset, add impetus to us?
Generally agree-although I would give Soupy and Jemar both 8 (or at least 7.5). Really delighted at how Hall has developed into an important player for us. On the fringes of the team for quite a while but really stuck at it to become a favourite of the Armagh supporters. High level of bravery to complement his skills-I admire how he gets stuck in to win critical loose ball.Sorry for the long post, Signing out until next season lol
A lot of positives from this year, i agree with most comments regarding the gk i believe he needs competition aswell as coaching but throughout the leagues doesn't seem to be an outstanding gk from any team. Stick with Hughes hopefully this year experience will help him and he can improve.
Major positives again from this season- Nugent has been very good along with Jamar hall in the half forward. Soupy been outstanding last few games with the direct running style and kicking points from distance. Clarke has had a great year for me every game he has been outstanding. O'neill and Jarly Og what a year for them lads both have been unplayable at times. Full fit Andy back next year is exciting he is one of the best full forwards in ulster for me great ball winner and very hard to mark for defenders. Grugan as i said previous week he is a brilliant playmaker when the game is open he looks an outstanding player struggles with tight defences very good on Saturday decent year. Grimley has so much talent i expect better good against monaghan should be kicking on a bit more football ability is very good.
Defence- Ryan kennedy has had a great year picked up a injury at the wrong time but great breakthrough year. Donaghy is very important to this team team he looks a leader and i still believe if he played 2nd match against cavan we would have been in ulster final. Forker another great year for whatever role he was given. Marked Martin reilly and Conor McManus out of 2 games passing been very good into the forwards he is like the deep playmaker with early balls into forwards which suits our game. Mark shields- Good year always reliable never roasted and gets forwards well always a 7 out 10. Paddy Burns- Injured most of the season played well against mayo hopefully fully fit next year. James morgan- Decent at times needs to realise don't have to win every ball but i always like him on the pitch. McKay- For me a good year apart from Saturday got a hard time but hard player and can easily do man marking roles.
Covered most of the starting players from this season
Give the ratings for everyone now for season went to every game
Hughes- 5
Morgan-5
Mckay-6
Kennedy- 7
Shields- 7
Donaghy-7
Forker-7.5
Jalry Og-9
Grimley-6
Jamar-7
Soupy- 7
Nugent-7.5
Clarke-8.5
O'neill- 9
Andy- 6
Grugan 6
Raffery-5
Burns-5
Ben C- 6
Big years for next season but Questions marks still there
Oisin Oneill
Duffy
Mcquillian
Players to be back involved
Sheridan- Been a miss
Good group of players-