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Sure there must be some Tyrone in the water up about Maghery.

That would explain a lot.

Did Portadown play well? Didn't make the game, was the 5 point margin deserved?

Most people had the winners of this game as favourites for the final but I have a sneaky suspicion that Madden will win.

County:
Armagh

Neighbours
Down: Yes, if Armagh go out, I shout for them.  (I know I shouldn't - family ties)
Louth: No real affinity to the Wee County, but if they go far i.e. Leinster final, I'd cheer them on.
Monaghan: Ditto above.
Tyrone: Same again. Used to despise them late 90s - late 2000s but that has subsided somewhat. I'd prefer they didn't win any more AIs until we catch up, but I certainly wouldn't be begrudge them if they did.

Rest of Uladh
Antrim: Mixed feelings towards Antrim. Would love their hurlers to win something, footballers, meh.
Cavan: Family ties to Cavan, so like to see them do well, cheered them on this year.
Derry: As above. Always liked the way the clubs hate each other up there. Hope the county team kicks on soon.
Donegal: Again another county I've a soft spot for, probably from the beatings we gave them at our peak. Was delighted for them last year.
Fermanagh: No affinity. Could go another 100 years without winning Ulster and I'd care none.

Outside Uladh:
No real grá or hate for anyone, I like to support the underdog. In hurling I always like na Déise or this year Clare. I prefer if Cork and Kerry don't win, not for any particular dislike but because they tend to produce serious teams.

As for supporters, Armagh have some of the worst (albeit bandwagoners). The oul "No London in Armagh" was a firm favourite over the years!

Portadown are lucky to have the unbeaten run still in tact!

Hard to call a winner for the replay. On paper it would be Tir na nOg; but I think they've been very unconvincing in the latter part of the season.

In any case I'll be keeping a close eye as the outcome of this championship impacts on my club's fate next year!