Quote from: Armagh18 on May 09, 2024, 11:57:09 PMQuote from: J70 on May 09, 2024, 08:07:51 PMHopefully Rian will finally live up to his ability and get us over the line in a big game.Quote from: seafoid on May 09, 2024, 06:20:57 PMhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/football/2024/0508/1448043-mcguinness-looms-but-time-for-armagh-to-deliver/
Another "it's their time", "greater need" analysis.
Which I think is fair enough, but it's pressure.
Reminds me of Derry in 1993, when Tohill ploughed through the muck and the Donegal backs to drag them to the title and AI shot they felt they'd fail to grab the previous year, which is why I am a little worried about men like Rian O'Neill being particularly driven!
Armaghs need is probably greater than Donegals, I'd put money on Donegal being in the final again next year regardless whereas we could struggle next year if we've another failure this time. How much that "greater need" will matter I'm not sure.
His score from distance v Monaghan really should have been that moment but I know what you mean. I think I've accepted that he isnt going to be a prolific scorer but will be there in the big moments.
I will be surprised if this game is anything other than a game of chess for large parts. I'd be worried that if Armagh sit in and dont engage players in possession then we will be hurt by the runs of McHugh and Mogan. IMO McHugh should be tagged at all times, but I doubt that will happen.
Good to see McCabe is back for Armagh as he certainly adds solidity to the middle of the defence.