McKenna Cup 2024

[5times5times]

Let's hope Armagh A squad get a good result v Mayo tonight in Abbotstown.

Whoops. Did I say that out loud?

[Blowitupref]

Let's hope Armagh A squad get a good result v Mayo tonight in Abbotstown.

Whoops. Did I say that out loud?

That challenge I heard was to be played this afternoon in Longford.

[JoG2]

Another good competitive outing leading into the league.
McGeeney is definitely earning his coin in his 10th year doubling up on the games. Be better off building solid foundations and a system of play in a bid for promotion / shot at Ulster, will be very fragmented with this carry on...Now that's unbelievable Jeff

[statto]

Another good competitive outing leading into the league.
McGeeney is definitely earning his coin in his 10th year doubling up on the games. Be better off building solid foundations and a system of play in a bid for promotion / shot at Ulster, will be very fragmented with this carry on...Now that's unbelievable Jeff

I would imagine he knew the u20s would come up short against Donegal and didn't anticipate qualifying as best runner up and that was why mayo game was organised. Good to be getting over 30 lads football a few weeks out from league.

[Harold Disgracey]

Let's hope Armagh A squad get a good result v Mayo tonight in Abbotstown.

Whoops. Did I say that out loud?

That challenge I heard was to be played this afternoon in Longford.

I heard it was Longford as well.

[armaghniac]

After 25 minutes it was Derry with 10 of their team that played in the All Ireland semi last summer 0-4 2nd choice Armagh team 1-4. Unbelievable Jeff!

Further proof that Sam is a shoe in for Our Ma this year

Not necessarily, but sure proof that Derry should not rate their chances too highly.

[HiMucker]

Let's hope Armagh A squad get a good result v Mayo tonight in Abbotstown.

Whoops. Did I say that out loud?

That challenge I heard was to be played this afternoon in Longford.

I heard it was Longford as well.

I heard the Saudis are offering Armagh big money to host it.

[JoG2]

After 25 minutes it was Derry with 10 of their team that played in the All Ireland semi last summer 0-4 2nd choice Armagh team 1-4. Unbelievable Jeff!

Further proof that Sam is a shoe in for Our Ma this year

Not necessarily, but sure proof that Derry should not rate their chances too highly.

Not too many teams about will rate their chances once McGeeney merges the Armagh A, B and C teams... Scary prospect

[NotedObserver]

Derry defence looked very rusty and not very fit. That game will help us and another game next week will be most welcome.

I would agree with this in comparison to previous seasons where they were at championship pace from day 1. Maybe slightly diff approach this year

[screenexile]

Bar the goals Derry were comfortable for most of that. Would we rather have had a weekends rest before Kerry? Hard to know maybe it is best to keep momentum up.

Cormac Murphy definitely looks like he could make a step up and possible Gilmore so it's been a good McKenna Cup in that regard.

Maybe the A team are the ones who know how to tackle although they haven't shown it this last 10 years!

[tbrick18]

Derry never really got out of 2nd gear, gave away sloppy goals but generally defended well against a 2nd string Armagh.
I thing Armagh are fitter than us ast this stage.
But 7 points over 80 odd minutes is a poor showing.
Derry were generally on top for the whole game and if not for the Armagh keeper playing a blinder, we'd have had about 3 goals too.

Good game for derry, plenty of silly mistakes but able to push on for a comfortable win in the end.
Of the new players, Higgins I thought was very good, Gilmore in spells but gave away possession too often, Murphy not bad either.
Good to get a game into Lynch.
Derry's half back line probably won it for us.
Shane mcguigan still in top form which is good too.

I'd say Armagh will probably be reasonably happy too. They'll have had a good look at younger lads.

[Wildweasel74]

Derry will be gearing up fitness for the 1st Rd Ulster championship.Quite of the pace at the minute, but no big deal.

[Armagh18]

Derry will be gearing up fitness for the 1st Rd Ulster championship.Quite of the pace at the minute, but no big deal.

They'll want to hit the ground running as no bad teams in division 1. Definitely won't want to go straight down again after doing so well to get up. Although obviously relegation not the end of the world.

[ONeill]

Thought Armagh did well for the side that was out.

Derry look a bit like Tyrone of old.

[Derryman forever]

Derry look a bit like Tyrone of old.

Care to expand on that a bit?

Genuine question.