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 […]
Ulster SFC preview: Armagh are further down the road
April 29, 2023
ULSTER CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI-FINAL Armagh v Down Sunday, Clones, 4pm By Niall Gartland THEY say that a week is a long time in politics and the very same maxim could be applied to the dog-eat-dog world of inter-county football. It wasn’t long ago that Armagh were being written off as a contender to the big prizes […]
PATRICK MORRISON: Never give up
April 28, 2023
BY Patrick Morrison ON Saturday, November 30 in Stamford Bridge, David Martin made his long-awaited Premier League debut for his boyhood club West Ham United at the age of 33. After 16 years plying his trade as a professional, the Hammers third choice goalkeeper finally got his moment in the spotlight against fellow London rivals […]
McKay: Ulster still means everything for Orchard County
April 28, 2023
By Shaun Casey AARON McKay was just 12 years old when Armagh last reached an Ulster final, and on Sunday the Dromintee defender is hoping to end that 15-year wait as Kieran McGeeney’s side take on Down in Clones. McKay has been ever present in the Armagh rearguard since breaking into the team back in 2017 […]
Armagh unchanged for Down clash
April 28, 2023
KIERAN McGeeney has named an unchanged starting team for this weekend’s semi-final showdown with rivals Down. The same 15 that overcame Cavan in the Ulster Championship quarter-final will line out in Clones on Sunday afternoon. That means there’s no Rian O’Neill in the starting line-up as the Crossmaglen attacker has been named on the bench. […]
Armagh advance to last four
April 22, 2023
Armagh booked their place in the semi-finals of the Ulster Championship with a convincing win over Cavan. A blistering first half display put the Orchard in pole position and Armagh saw the game out after the turnaround. Armagh carried a seven point advantage into the break and while Cavan offered a good fight in the […]
The onus is on the Orchard
April 21, 2023
Ulster Championship quarter-final Cavan v Armagh Saturday, Kingspan Breffni, 6.30pm By Niall Gartland Advertisement IF you believe the bookies, this should be an Armagh victory all day long. They’ve been priced as 12 for Saturday’s trip to Kingspan Breffni Park, but in our eyes you’d be foolish to write off Mickey Graham’s Cavan. For one […]
Orchard County need to start winning big games says McDonnell
April 20, 2023
By Shaun Casey IF Armagh are to compete for silverware this season, then they have to start winning big games against good opposition says former Orchard captain Steven McDonnell. Armagh travel to Kingspan Breffni on Saturday afternoon and can book their place in the last four of the Ulster Championship if they see off Cavan. […]
Antrim and Armagh teams named ahead of Sunday’s Ulster SFC opener
April 7, 2023
ANDY McEntee and Kieran McGeeney have named their squads ahead of Saturday’s Ulster SFC opener at the BOX-IT Athletic Grounds. There is no place for Andrew Murnin who was replaced in Armagh defeat by Tyrone, while Ben Crealey and James Morgan are listed to start for what would be a first appearance of the season. […]
Armagh bracing for must win Omagh battle
March 25, 2023
By Shaun Casey KIERAN Donaghy sees Armagh’s clash with rivals Tyrone on Sunday as “must win” as the Orchard County aim to secure their spot in the top flight for another year. Armagh were promoted to Division One in 2020 and have been there for three seasons. A win over Galway last weekend would have […]