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I didn't want to start a debate about Covid as I know it would be controversial I just wanted to state that people up North didn't and mostly don't do what they're told and will regularly break the rules a lot more than our Southern brothers. I was using Covid as an example...not if i agreed with it or not.

I think the people up North are more hardened and take less sh1t and I mean that from like being told what to do. Covid is a great example. Down south everyone adhered to the Government's rules whereas up North it was no way near as strict and a lot of people just refused to wear masks and stupid stuff like that. I mean that in a way that Northerners are far more likely to rebel against something than Southerners...(this doesn't mean I'm proud of this BTW).
Take the tents around Dublin canal for example...them tents wouldn't last 20 mins up here...again i'm not condoning anything here just stating what would more than likely happen, Northerners have obviously had a tougher upbringing due to the troubles and treated like second class citizens most of their lives and anything they ever achieved they had to work ten times harder for it than down South but things will and are changing as the new generation come along who have not experienced this "get to the back of the bus" sh1t from our neighbours up here. I suppose almost all of the racist attacks seems to come from the Unionist community who are a lot more racist than the nationalist community and these incidents currently on the news are all from the Unionist communities but I suppose they're still Northerners...

We have to trust in BR that he will get another 2-3 players in before window closes, A LB (no cover there at all) and a left CB is crucial. If O'Rielly moves on then we need a replacement for him. If he stays then an attacker in the form of a winger or striker is needed. Whether we can get these players in is to be seen.
It's so frustrating the way Celtic do business, other clubs identify a player and just go and buy them with little to no fuss but with Celtic it drags on for weeks and weeks with negotiations after negotiations...Urghhh

I'm 80% sure Rian got a straight red at the end there but was at the far side, old age & them colours all look the same from that distance.
It was a decent game with both teams having their chances, I thought Clans just about deserved it but we're under no illusion that Cross will be a different animal later in the Championship (like last year) and will get better. Clans are a young team and maybe a few younger ones got a wee bit carried away with the win but sure for them beating Cross in a Championship games is unheard off so let them have their 5 mins of joy.
Though the Ref was ok, a few ones i was frustrated with and a few soft enough too so suppose they evened themselves out. Was standing beside a few North Armagh ones (club not disclosed) who let a few roars out of them when Cross scored their two early goals, I suppose it's their prerogative who they cheer for but you'd think if they have any ambition of winning the Championship they'd want the big guns out early.

Sounds like they've all jumped on the bandwagon and bumped their prices up. just another price hike to deal with

They charged me €140 for a week in red car park and for a week in October its €80...WTF. I know i booked it quite late but that's pure robbery.

What are friends for...I offered to take u to the Sevco game on 1st September all expenses paid for and you turned me down for female company...hey ho

Hoping to take my 2 lads to a European night in the Autumn, might have to engage your mystical ticket sourcing skills Jim

That man encountered some fame recently and may not have the time for you anymore Benny...just saying lak

I'm actually ok with things atm, yes we're going into the first few games pretty much as we were but I think he'll get them in before the window closes. Idah deal will probably be done before the weekend/early next week and Celtic are chasing a LB too. Come 30th August it could be a different story but still 4 weeks to go and I think we'll get majority of the deals done

North Armagh tomorrow night from what i'm hearing (Lurgan)

I'm so delighted for Armagh and I'm happy man that we won, genuinely think there's an all Ireland in that Galway team. They have some serious players and It's Armagh's fortune that they had too many players injured and not match fit (not taking anything away from our lads, they've been brilliant) but how the feck did Galway even reach the final is beyond me with their injuries and struggles all year, I guess it was just one match too far for them. If them men can go away and get themselves fit for next year then they'll be hard to stop. Very sporting bunch of fans who congratulated us after the match and I wish them well next year.

It's hard to know where Armagh go from here, I hope there's no retirements and we keep our shoulder to the wheel. There will be 10 Counties thinking they can win it next year and the Championship will be fascinating next year for sure...Ard Mhacha Abu...

I would argue that Stefan would be the best equipped to break a tackle and go past his man therefore opening it up, it's  a myth that he can't last games or not fit enough. He played the second half and all of extra time against Kerry, i'm not doubting that he is a great man to bring on from the bench but maybe he can do it from the start too. He's experienced enough to know himself what to do on the pitch at the right times so I don't think there'll be too many eyebrows raised should be start

I've been to 90% of Armagh matches this year, I'm a club member & sponsor too and I reckon I'll be lucky to get a ticket from my club from the talk i'm hearing.

Anyway lets not get into childish crap about who's gonna support what other County in the final. Who gives a sh1t.

On the game...If i'm honest, Galway have been the better team the last few times we've played them and should have beaten us comfortably but they didn't. I don't know how that will work on them physiologically?. It will either be "we're the better team and our performances have shown that" or it'll be "No matter what we throw at these hoors we can't seem to put them away". I suppose the same thinking can be in the Armagh heads too, what i do know is if this Galway have everyone fit they're a serious team. They are really hard to break down and run through for scores and from 8-15 they have serious talent.
Armagh have a great team too and have a good strong bench, the have pace and power all over the team, If Armagh are in front, level or only a point behind with 10 mins to go I'll fancy them to get the job done but this is going to be a real battle and tough game. Surely we can't get another draw from these two teams?.

Did anyone watch "Pressure Point" on Netflix. Decent movie but not your usual Blockbuster but you'll be satisfied with it.