By Michael McMullan DERRY manager Rory Gallagher has named an unchanged team for Sunday’s Ulster final with Armagh (Clones 4pm). Derry were winners over Fermanagh and Monaghan on their way to the decider, with Kieran McGeeney’s side seeing of Antrim, Cavan and Down on their way. There is no starting berth for Ciaran McFaul who […]
Orchard make one change for Ulster final
May 12, 2023
KIERAN McGeeney has made one change to his starting team ahead of Sunday’s Ulster final against reigning champions Derry. Stefan Campbell has been added to the starting line up, replacing Jemar Hall at centre half forward. Campbell was used as an impact sub against Down, losing his starting place to Rian O’Neill, and came off […]
STEVEN POACHER – Armagh need to take risks or they will be beaten
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May 11, 2023
THIS Sunday’s Ulster final is certainly creating headlines before a ball is even thrown in with the unprecedented demand for match tickets certainly causing a stir amongst supporters from both counties. The decision to play the game in Clones obviously carries some history, mystic and tradition behind it but this is 2023 – common sense […]
PETER MCDONNELL – Armagh need to play the game, not the occasion
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May 11, 2023
Ahead of Armagh’s date with destiny this Sunday, Shaun Casey talks to the last man to led them to Ulster glory, Peter McDonnell. IT’S been 15 years since Armagh last competed in the Ulster final and Peter McDonnell, who guided them to their 14th provincial title in 2008, insists the current squad must focus on […]
KEVIN CASSIDY – Armagh need early goals if they’re end Ulster drought
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May 11, 2023
NORMALLY we get to digest games and look back upon them, but given the nature of this year’s championship structure the games just keep coming thick and fast week after week. Last weekend went pretty much as we thought it would with Galway and Kerry running out convincing winners and lifting their provincial crowns. Both […]
KEVIN CASSIDY – Gallagher will be setting his sights on the ultimate prize
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May 4, 2023
BEFORE we get into Tuesday’s draw for the new-look All-Ireland series that’s coming down the tracks, let’s touch on last weekend’s games. Let’s start here in Ulster and as a neutral I was a little disappointed just how one-sided both games were. Derry, while at times little sloppy in the second half, totally outplayed and […]
Duffy can’t wait for Ulster final showdown
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May 4, 2023
By Shaun Casey JASON Duffy is one of the few Armagh players that has featured in every single game this season, but bar a four-point first half cameo against Roscommon in the league, the Cullyhanna attacker hasn’t been contributing to the scoreboard. One of the hardest workers on the team, Duffy covers every blade of […]
Concentration vital in Derry’s plan says Conor Glass
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May 4, 2023
By Michael McMullan DERRY captain Conor Glass states the importance of being “switched on” at all times in how they set up. Despite conceding two goals, the Oakleafers were home and hosed in their win over Monaghan the time Conor Leonard took aim in search of a third goal. Glass threw himself across to make […]
Armagh net spot in first final since 2008
May 1, 2023
Ulster SFC semi-final Armagh 4-10 Down 0-12 By Michael McMullan ARMAGH shot their way to a first Ulster final since 2008 thanks to four goals against neighbours Down on Sunday in Clones. Advertisement They will face Derry in the decider for the first time since the sides met in the 2000 final when Armagh were […]
Derry ease their way back to another decider
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April 29, 2023
Ulster SFC semi-final Derry 1-21 Monaghan 2-10 By Michael McMullan ULSTER champions Derry eased their way back to the the Ulster final with a controlled performance against Monaghan. Advertisement Rory Gallagher’s side replied to both Monaghan goals and never looked in any danger with 10 different players on the scoresheet. They had the ball over […]