Armagh injury crisis

onefaircounty · February 16, 2014, 11:17:02 AM

I see Gaelic Life are saying James Lavery is out for three months.

Has there even been a side that had so many injuries in one season? Very unlucky.

AFS · February 16, 2014, 03:45:18 PM

Things aren't that bad. Should Aaron Kernan return for the next game we could conceivably be down as few as two of our first choice 15. Many of the injured (Moriarty, Toner, Lavery, A Forker) are lads edging around the periphery of the starting team.

Throw ball · February 17, 2014, 12:42:34 AM

Quote from: AFS on February 16, 2014, 03:45:18 PM
Things aren't that bad. Should Aaron Kernan return for the next game we could conceivably be down as few as two of our first choice 15. Many of the injured (Moriarty, Toner, Lavery, A Forker) are lads edging around the periphery of the starting team.

To be fair you need capable subs as well! Most of Armagh's injuries appear to be in the defence or midfield area.

AFS · February 17, 2014, 01:59:57 AM

Yeah, no argument that these absentees are having an effect on depth at the minute, but I'm sure plenty of other counties are in the same boat. With Kernan and Rafferty hopefully returning in the next few weeks, there's the potential to put out 13 of our first choice 15. That's probably better than most counties could manage at this stage of the season. Things could be a lot worse.

haranguerer · February 17, 2014, 08:02:03 AM

There doesn't seem to be that many first teamers as AFS says - must say when I read the headlines I figured it was Grimley was getting his excuses in

DuffleKing · February 17, 2014, 08:19:41 AM

That was my feeling too - every county has injuries but the hullaballoo we are making of it at every turn isn't helping anyone - least of all the healthy players

Throw ball · February 18, 2014, 12:12:06 AM

Armagh's ability to win games is not only affected by the injury crisis but the sidelining of a number of available players by management eg. those who travelled to the states last year, those considered too old and those under suspension. The rights and wrongs of those decisions are also debatable.

BennyCake · February 18, 2014, 01:11:20 AM

Bring back Mal Mackin, I say!

brokencrossbar1 · February 18, 2014, 09:52:50 AM

Quote from: BennyCake on February 18, 2014, 01:11:20 AM
Bring back Mal Mackin, I say!

Bring back Des Mackin senior while you're at it!

thebandit · February 21, 2014, 08:27:14 AM

John Kingham is the man to sort this out

5 Sams · February 24, 2014, 04:42:35 PM

McKeever gone for the league.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/gaelic-games/26328295?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

armaghniac · February 24, 2014, 04:55:25 PM

Quote from: 5 Sams on February 24, 2014, 04:42:35 PM
McKeever gone for the league.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/gaelic-games/26328295?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

That's not good, he provided obvious leadership when he was playing. Without himself and AK the younger team members seems rudderless.

BennyCake · February 24, 2014, 07:14:59 PM

We'll just have to win next years All-Ireland from Division 3 then. So be it.

Throw ball · February 24, 2014, 08:58:51 PM

Quote from: 5 Sams on February 24, 2014, 04:42:35 PM
McKeever gone for the league.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/gaelic-games/26328295?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

Don't Matter will be disappointed he will not be able to give McKeever a cheer on March 8th!

JP · February 24, 2014, 09:50:28 PM

Ah crap that's awful news. McKeever will be a massive loss. No Toner to step in for that position either.

Who's the best bet there now? Vernon?