Fine margins indeed. KMcG has this group of Armagh players playing to their potential, would be madness to call for his replacement now. Look at the age profile of the team, if he was to go, I reckon that would be the deciding factor for 4 or 5 others to go with him. We can't afford that. On the other hand, really felt for Kieran yesterday, watching the highlights last night and the look on his face ahead of the last penalty said it all. As for Armagh not pushing on when 4 points clear, a lot of that was down to Donegal going at them. Second year in a row we've been 2 clear in second half of extra time. I thought yesterday at that stage we had it, and so did many Armagh and Donegal folk around me, but Donegal and the sporting God's had other ideas. Penalties is as much about the keeper as the kicker, and Blaine didn't really get close to any of them yesterday, maybe one he dive the right way but was never getting it. I think the moral for any keeper in a penalty shootout is just to stand in the middle and make yourself as big as possible, you've a fair chance of blocking at least one of them.
Onwards to the group stages now, nothing easy, nor should it be. A top two group finish is essential.
Onwards to the group stages now, nothing easy, nor should it be. A top two group finish is essential.