PatMustard
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Johnny Hanratty should be given his own statue what a performance from him today
Does that mean they'll be taking down the statue of Francie
Johnny Hanratty should be given his own statue what a performance from him today
games on 3rd NovemberWell done to both teams today in what was a fantastic county final. Both teams were a credit to the association, played in the right spirit and good direct football with both teams going for it. First half was all the nab, absolutely excellent, jack grugan was fantastic, cross had no answer for him. Cross had better subs and their big players, mainly the 2 oneills really came into the game in the last 20 mins.
I’ve criticised him in the past, but Johnny hanratty kept crossmin it ands was my motm. Should be a gr8 game against coal island next weekend
Saturday night throw in means access to lights I guess
I actually thought the cross no8 made a lot of better catchesTwo fun games today, with plenty of good football and nary a dirty action. In senior game two things stood out for me, the brilliant shooting by both teams and a lot of eye catching fielding...particularly by Oisin O'Neill. And then there was the introduction of the young pretender, Cian McConville. Delightful all around.
Hanratty was my man of the match. Rian ONeill had an excellent second half but was poor in the first. Hanratty was superb in both IMOWhat a cracking day out yesterday. I'll shoot the elephant now and get it out of the way - to those who complained yesterday about the price of admission, wise up. If it's too dear turn around and go home. There was no-one forcing you in. Yes it'd be great if it was half price or better still if it was free, but everyone knows there's a cost for these things and it's only going up. Oh and you could have bought a season ticket and saved a few rupees. To the muppets on Facebook complaining about the price to watch on Armagh tv, get off your ass and get to the games. Armagh tv (Linwoods to keep @ragingbull happy ) provide a super service which I noticed [again on Facebook last night] that even they acknowledge isn't perfect - one of their guys local to me posted and it was unusual to see that from him, but they are unpaid and dedicated to giving the diaspora, ex pats (relax mr mustard, you're still a pat) a way to look back home. It's not for numpties that just can't be arsed going to games so they can watch for free. I'm willing to bet the same ones will pay Sky 50 quid a month to watch overpaid gigolos play ground ball. It provides a service which we as a county should be proud of, to those here at home also, that for one reason or another, can't, but want to be there. If it's too dear, ignore it and follow twitter - which is excellent whoever is doing most of it this year by the way.
Ok ass kissing out of the way, Jack Grugan, what a footballer until he is tightly marked. How did Cross miscalculate that in the build up? An absolute joy to watch on the ball (and those scores????!!!!) and a few more games where he is under pressure like the second half and he'll develop, more than we can imagine. Johnny Hanratty (sorry don't know the lad personally so can't use his pet name) like I said after the Cullyhanna game, a true all round player. Johnny I hope you really have matured the way we see you. Stopping the idiocy makes you the perfect all round footballer and a truly deserved ovation when you got a break. The point was tremendous and again I add the score Aaron Kernan got from in front of the stand. Wrong side for a left footer, but he made no mistake off the outside of the boot. Maybe controversially, but my man of the match, just because he was captain and stood up like one, but........... would I deny Rian O'Neill the honour? No absolutely not and therein lies the problem. They all played so well.
That all said, ballynacnab you did not let yourselves down. As they say, you left it all on the field with nothing more to give. It was simply that Cross had a bench to call on which was slightly stronger.
Joy of joys, we got to watch possibly the best game played in club football within our county for many years (and please don't think I'm denigrating anyone or team). I mean as a complete package with sensational football, passes, tackles, scores and (oh boy here he goes! Get ready) and good refereeing made easy as bcb says by both teams just getting on with it.