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T.Murphy (Galway, I think) to referee Sat match v Louth. Must be one of the few to pass the fitness test 
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The Dark Knight
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Can Saturday hurry up please
It’s great to see the new season again
Long winter
God I love armagh
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It’s great to see the new season again
Long winter
God I love armagh
#HonArmagh
Is there somewhere that has a list of all referees for this weekends fixtures?T.Murphy (Galway, I think) to referee Sat match v Louth. Must be one of the few to pass the fitness test
Armaghball
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Dublin and Kerry obviously strong favourites.
But- will the Dubs have the hunger to go again? Last year could have been a last hurrah and their main men are getting older with serious miles in the legs. Kerry- far far too reliant on Clifford- limit his influence and they’re very beatable (easier said than done I know)
Wouldn’t be that big of a surprise if the likes of Derry/Galway or even ourselves if we got our act together to catch one of the big 2 in a one off game.
But- will the Dubs have the hunger to go again? Last year could have been a last hurrah and their main men are getting older with serious miles in the legs. Kerry- far far too reliant on Clifford- limit his influence and they’re very beatable (easier said than done I know)
Wouldn’t be that big of a surprise if the likes of Derry/Galway or even ourselves if we got our act together to catch one of the big 2 in a one off game.
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Should all be on GAA.ie .
Cheers it's there now. Wasn't there when I checked early this morning
jpowell100
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I think Derry have a fair chance this year. They blew it against Kerry last year, and St Michael might just give them the belief they need. Saying that, we should have beat them last year so we won’t be too far off if we play to our best
jpowell100
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That team won’t start (it’s too defensive)
Armaghball
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Firstly- best of luck to Aidan Forker as captain- well deserved he has been excellent for us for years now and probably with Murnin our best player last year.
Not going to be too negative but don’t like the fact we’ve 2 half backs in the half forward line and our 2 half backs are probably more like corner backs.
We’ll see what team starts though I sincerely hope we’ll play a bit more attacking than last year or we won’t win too much. Best of luck to lads and management lets get off to a good start and set a marker out.
Not going to be too negative but don’t like the fact we’ve 2 half backs in the half forward line and our 2 half backs are probably more like corner backs.
We’ll see what team starts though I sincerely hope we’ll play a bit more attacking than last year or we won’t win too much. Best of luck to lads and management lets get off to a good start and set a marker out.
gael_force_orchard
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The last year or two we didn't see many changes from the team named prior to the day, though I really can't see that team starting at all. Either way good luck to all involved, I've a feeling this division is going to be a hell of a lot tougher than people think.
Armaghball
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It really shouldn’t be for the simple fact most of the teams just aren’t that good. But we never make life easy for ourselves do we?
It could be a long year
JoeH
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As others have alluded to in the past yearse team announced and the team that starts doesn't really change.
I think it's an attacking setup with those who can defend
Strong bench and think of those not listed in that 26.
Good luck to Aidan Forker - great choice
Patrick-Armagh
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Did anyone see this interview in the Irish News with McGeeney from the other day?
I must say, it irritated me slightly with him saying:
“Armagh is expected to win the All-Ireland every year,” he said with a knowing grin.
“Funny enough, nobody has ever told them (supporters) that we’ve only won it once."
I don't think any supporter expects us to win the All Ireland at all. I think that we expect the team to be competitive and with the talent we've got, to play attacking football. I don't think we expect to see some of the clueless football we've seen on more than one occasion under McGeeney. That Monaghan performance last season was a total joke and I'd certainly be keeping my thoughts to myself about the supporters, had I been a manager of a team that served up that pish.
Best of luck to the team on Saturday and well done to Aidan Forker on being named captain. He really has developed into a fine player over the last number of years. He used to be a total liability and a bit of a thug. He still plays with an edge, but he's a far more disciplined intelligent player now. Looking at the team, I pray to God that's not a sign of things to come this season. Having two defenders at wing forward is not a good look. I'm excited to see how Oisin Conaty goes, as I think he's got potential. Good to see McGrane getting a start after some good performances in the McKenna Cup. I'm hoping that Barry McCambridge and Ciaran Higgins make a good impact. They've been on the squad for a few seasons now and we are in need of some quality defenders, so hopefully they'll get a run in the team and we can see if they could be the answer to some of defensive questions come Championship.
I must say, it irritated me slightly with him saying:
“Armagh is expected to win the All-Ireland every year,” he said with a knowing grin.
“Funny enough, nobody has ever told them (supporters) that we’ve only won it once."
I don't think any supporter expects us to win the All Ireland at all. I think that we expect the team to be competitive and with the talent we've got, to play attacking football. I don't think we expect to see some of the clueless football we've seen on more than one occasion under McGeeney. That Monaghan performance last season was a total joke and I'd certainly be keeping my thoughts to myself about the supporters, had I been a manager of a team that served up that pish.
Best of luck to the team on Saturday and well done to Aidan Forker on being named captain. He really has developed into a fine player over the last number of years. He used to be a total liability and a bit of a thug. He still plays with an edge, but he's a far more disciplined intelligent player now. Looking at the team, I pray to God that's not a sign of things to come this season. Having two defenders at wing forward is not a good look. I'm excited to see how Oisin Conaty goes, as I think he's got potential. Good to see McGrane getting a start after some good performances in the McKenna Cup. I'm hoping that Barry McCambridge and Ciaran Higgins make a good impact. They've been on the squad for a few seasons now and we are in need of some quality defenders, so hopefully they'll get a run in the team and we can see if they could be the answer to some of defensive questions come Championship.
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It most certainly isn’t an attacking set up. Would fear if this is what it is for Louth what will it be like when we meet the top teams. Remains to be seen what style of play will be used but would hope there has been learnings from past failings, particularly being too passive against Monaghan. Playing wing backs as wing forwards doesn’t give confidence that there has been.
Think it was slightly tongue in cheek comment. I wouldnt be reading too much into it.Did anyone see this interview in the Irish News with McGeeney from the other day?
I must say, it irritated me slightly with him saying:
“Armagh is expected to win the All-Ireland every year,” he said with a knowing grin.
“Funny enough, nobody has ever told them (supporters) that we’ve only won it once."
I don't think any supporter expects us to win the All Ireland at all. I think that we expect the team to be competitive and with the talent we've got, to play attacking football. I don't think we expect to see some of the clueless football we've seen on more than one occasion under McGeeney. That Monaghan performance last season was a total joke and I'd certainly be keeping my thoughts to myself about the supporters, had I been a manager of a team that served up that pish.
Best of luck to the team on Saturday and well done to Aidan Forker on being named captain. He really has developed into a fine player over the last number of years. He used to be a total liability and a bit of a thug. He still plays with an edge, but he's a far more disciplined intelligent player now. Looking at the team, I pray to God that's not a sign of things to come this season. Having two defenders at wing forward is not a good look. I'm excited to see how Oisin Conaty goes, as I think he's got potential. Good to see McGrane getting a start after some good performances in the McKenna Cup. I'm hoping that Barry McCambridge and Ciaran Higgins make a good impact. They've been on the squad for a few seasons now and we are in need of some quality defenders, so hopefully they'll get a run in the team and we can see if they could be the answer to some of defensive questions come Championship.
And there is a lot of expectation since the days of early 2000s because of the success we had then. Do some supporters demand and expect too much of the team. Possibly but ultimately we all want the team to do well and play to best of their ability. Recent times we have done and other times we haven't.
Won't comment too much on the team named. Its first league match and not going to speculate on style of play or tactics before a ball is kicked.
That said the team named I would still expect to go out and beat Louth
ArmaghMartin
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Great to see Aidan Forker get the armband. What a servant he has been for Armagh football down the years. A class act
ragingbull
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It tells me its his last season with Armagh