All Ireland Final Armagh v Galway 28 July 2024

[armaghniac]

The Armagh folk pointing at Galway's poor performance vs Sligo have short memories. They were nearly turned over by Down themselves.

I dpn't think either of these are that important, except to discussion threads. These teams have paced themselves to be effective at the the business end of the season, and stumbles along the way are not the point. In 2002, Armagh hardly managed to beat Sligo in a replay, but they picked up pace for Dublin and Kerry. Then, and now, Armagh were not great when they were expected to win.
However, if the Sligo game showed any limitations of Galway then I hope their manager shares this information with Armagh.

[David McKeown]

The Armagh folk pointing at Galway's poor performance vs Sligo have short memories. They were nearly turned over by Down themselves.

I forgot they played Sligo. Very confusing season. Playing Armagh and Sligo both in Sligo.

[tiempo]

The Armagh folk pointing at Galway's poor performance vs Sligo have short memories. They were nearly turned over by Down themselves.

Down were never winning that game, they were v one dimensional

[Armagh18]

The Armagh folk pointing at Galway's poor performance vs Sligo have short memories. They were nearly turned over by Down themselves.

Think both teams have improved so much from then it's hardly relevant in either case. We weren't good at all that day but like Galway got the job done eventually.

 We've both beat Derry well and ones beat Kerry and ones beat Dublin in close games.

[JoG2]

Armagh are probably at their limit give or take, won a semi they could have lost by 9/10 points. Galway win a match at about 80% with plenty of room for improvement.

Galway by 6 / 7

[imtommygunn]

Can't see the margin being that much but think Galway are better here by 3 or 4 and it will take something special for Armagh to win it. I hope they do but Galway are a very good outfit with good forwards and are hard to breakdown. Won't be easy beat.

[naka]

This game will go to a replay
Armagh to win the replay on penalties
Karma.

[armaghniac]

Armagh are probably at their limit give or take, won a semi they could have lost by 9/10 points. Galway win a match at about 80% with plenty of room for improvement.

Galway by 6 / 7

Galway's qualities are evident. However, it isn't really the case that Armagh played flat out the last days, a number of their players were quiet enough and are capable of better, their shooting was quite a bit better in the Ulster final, despite a tight defence. It is not the case that Armagh were flat out and can never reach that pace again, this time other players may shine while some do not thrive, and likewise with Galway. There was little in recent games with Galway and the same seems likely again.

[ONeill]

Yeah, other players may shine while some do not thrive.

[Armagh18]

Armagh are probably at their limit give or take, won a semi they could have lost by 9/10 points. Galway win a match at about 80% with plenty of room for improvement.

Galway by 6 / 7

Willing to put 10 grand on it being less than that.

[Wildweasel74]

I think it be quite tight, haven't made my mind up who win yet. Though I though Galway were below par. for 45mins of the semi.

[statto]

Armagh are probably at their limit give or take, won a semi they could have lost by 9/10 points. Galway win a match at about 80% with plenty of room for improvement.

Galway by 6 / 7

Interesting take given that the three meetings over last two years have been so tight.Personally think Galway at full capacity are slightly better side, however, with the question marks over Walsh, Comer and Kelly fitness it could be argued that you would rather be in McGeeney position at the minute where he knows who can give him 70 minutes and the injuries he has being long term.

[imtommygunn]

Armagh are probably at their limit give or take, won a semi they could have lost by 9/10 points. Galway win a match at about 80% with plenty of room for improvement.

Galway by 6 / 7

Galway's qualities are evident. However, it isn't really the case that Armagh played flat out the last days, a number of their players were quiet enough and are capable of better, their shooting was quite a bit better in the Ulster final, despite a tight defence. It is not the case that Armagh were flat out and can never reach that pace again, this time other players may shine while some do not thrive, and likewise with Galway. There was little in recent games with Galway and the same seems likely again.

Armagh poor enough first half against Kerry and superb second half so I would agree they have improving to do (and should improve).

[general_lee]

Armagh are probably at their limit give or take, won a semi they could have lost by 9/10 points. Galway win a match at about 80% with plenty of room for improvement.

Galway by 6 / 7

I have Galway as warm favourites.
Armagh were poor at times in the semi final, there were one or two passengers who didn't have a  great game so I still think Armagh have a bit more in them. If they're able to bring the work-rate which won them the semi while everyone being on their game (easier said than done) then they've every chance.

[lurganblue]

Ah I think you have to have Galway as favourites. In at least 2 of our last 3 meetings they had long periods of looking the better side.  Long periods of getting easy scores and looking comfortable.  That said though, there is a frailty with them and they can really get the jitters.

If they've cleared up the niggles for the main men then they will really fancy their chances.

I know they haven't conceded many goals this year, similar to Armagh.  I really think either team rattling the net will have a major impact on this game.