Armagh Club football & hurling

fitzroyalty · February 10, 2011, 06:12:25 PM

Why are the county board so opposed to double headers?

charlie stubbs · February 10, 2011, 08:48:41 PM

UNDER 21 PANEL:

annaghmore, m mcneice, o mckeever
bmcnab, grugan,mcparland
cruppen, j mccullough, p mccullough, d monaghan
clans, s campbell, p mckenna
clonmore, j grimley
cross, j morgan
cullaville, n rowland
granemore, c rafferty, r rafferty
harps, d mckenna
killeavey, j donnell, c downey, c king
maghery, d lavery, k nugent, a forker
mbawn, e mcverry
ogs, a duffy
sarsfields, t mcalinden
cullyhanna, m murray, e mcardle
st pauls, k toman, a murnin
st peters, n mcconville
sbridge, p carragher
tsaran, b kelly
wolfe tone, j mccarron

Skiddybadoo · February 10, 2011, 11:14:02 PM

No Tasker on the u-21 panel?

winsamsoon · February 11, 2011, 01:21:48 AM

Is that the final under 21 squad??? surely there will be more cross

illdecide · February 11, 2011, 10:14:27 AM

Quote from: winsamsoon on February 11, 2011, 01:21:48 AM
Is that the final under 21 squad??? surely there will be more cross

No sir, that's it. A few surprise exclusions from a few south armagh clubs...North Armagh manager

winsamsoon · February 11, 2011, 12:16:22 PM

It seems a strong enough squad on paper. Won't be a bad thing to shake things up a bit with a mixture of a lot of clubs. But i just hope with the North Armagh man at the helm he hasn't overlooked certain players based on regional placement. I wouldn't advocate that as i have complained in the past as this biased has been noticeable IMO from certain south Armagh managers towards North Armagh players.

mountainboii · February 11, 2011, 12:44:38 PM

Three starters from last year's under 21 team not even retained on this year's panel as far as I can make out. This is a bit odd.

DuffleKing · February 11, 2011, 02:43:55 PM

Quote from: fitzroyalty on February 10, 2011, 06:12:25 PM
Why are the county board so opposed to double headers?

Doesn't generate the same revenue as two stand alone fixtures.

Of course, it's more important to maximize attendance at all games and to generate atmosphere if you are concerned about promoting armagh football.

Applesisapples · February 12, 2011, 09:00:02 AM

Quote from: winsamsoon on February 11, 2011, 12:16:22 PM
It seems a strong enough squad on paper. Won't be a bad thing to shake things up a bit with a mixture of a lot of clubs. But i just hope with the North Armagh man at the helm he hasn't overlooked certain players based on regional placement. I wouldn't advocate that as i have complained in the past as this biased has been noticeable IMO from certain south Armagh managers towards North Armagh players.

Get over yourselves, Armagh doesn't stop at Poyntzpass, no matter what Tony Fearon says!!

You all seem to forget that this North Armagh man built the team that won sam in 02 for joe. He and POR seem to have a good understanding when it comes to players being used in Senior and U21 squads.

winsamsoon · February 12, 2011, 04:19:56 PM

This arguement of people building teams for future success is a load of bollix and is only another excuse for failure (talking about senior level), The arguemnt can only be used if this is your intention from the start. when the lad in question was running Armagh his aim wasn't to prepare the team for 3 or 4 years down the line it was to achieve there and then or at least in the short time these guys were in charge. They didn't do this, therefore they underachieved so stop trying to turn failure round as if it was planned .

armaghniac · February 12, 2011, 08:03:45 PM

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Doesn't generate the same revenue as two stand alone fixtures.

Use the Athletic grounds and charge more for the stand than the terrace, and it might generate the same revenue, and have decent crowds.

QuoteArmagh doesn't stop at Poyntzpass, no matter what Tony Fearon says!!

it does, if you head down over the canal!

pearseog · February 12, 2011, 09:06:06 PM

plus more neutrals would go to a double header for say £10 than a standalone fixture at £7

DuffleKing · February 12, 2011, 09:21:01 PM

You are both right on the double headers but that's not how the county board thinks.

At least they have made some progress... championship matches on at the same time seem to be a thing of the past.

crossfire · February 13, 2011, 09:41:35 PM

Frank Kernan who was right half back on the 1953 team has died.

Frank also played on the successful 1949 minor team and up to 2009 was the only Cross man to hold an all Ireland minor medal.

May he rest in peace.

Applesisapples · February 14, 2011, 08:40:01 AM

Quote from: winsamsoon on February 12, 2011, 04:19:56 PM
This arguement of people building teams for future success is a load of bollix and is only another excuse for failure (talking about senior level), The arguemnt can only be used if this is your intention from the start. when the lad in question was running Armagh his aim wasn't to prepare the team for 3 or 4 years down the line it was to achieve there and then or at least in the short time these guys were in charge. They didn't do this, therefore they underachieved so stop trying to turn failure round as if it was planned .

You are the one talking bollix and your obvious bias is showing quite clearly. The two Brians made the best of what talent was available winning back to back Ulsters and were unlucky not to have gone all the way. At no stage did I say that they were building for the future. What they brought to Armagh was a structure and a training regime that had been missing. Ask any one who played under them. Brian McAlinden was not universally like by the players but was respected for what he had done. I'm not taking away from Joe Kernan but he brought an element of luck in 02 that we didn't get before and some might argue since. As an Armagh fan first and foremost I get sick of this North/South split...One county one team. I also think the failure of other Clubs to get behind Cross is another example of short sightedness.