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Abbott says Labour wont have her and Starmer says he doesnt know what she's on about.

[We'll just have to wait and see on this one I think as there are two many unknowns in terms of injuries to call it.]

So Derry are hosting Armagh on Sunday and hardly a post about it...Wow. Very low key

Both sides nervous perhaps?
I think injuries on both sides will play a major part here.
Is Rian O'Neill fit?
I haven't heard anything about any of the Derry injuries - Conor Doherty, Eoin McEvoy, Niall O'Loughlin, Cormac Murphy were all out injured the last day out. If all return, the pendulum swings for Derry.
Haven't heard anything about McKinless, but assuming he's got a 2 game suspension.

I'm going to guess we hear nothing official from either side on injuries and we won't know what the lineups will look like until throw in - so its a difficult game to call.

In my opinion, a full strength Derry at home beats a full strength Armagh 9/10 times. It's a must win game for Derry if they have any aspirations of topping the group.
We'll just have to wait and see on this one I think as there are two many unknowns in terms of injuries to call it.

I'd agree with that. If it is a weakened Derry team then I give Armagh every chance.

Well they were beaten by a team that went unbeaten in the league so I'd say they havent really had a mare either. but that's debateable, considering their high standards.  I dont think Kane has had a mare, no. 

Man in full on Netflix is very good, read some mixed reviews but I'm loving it anyway, 1 episode (of 6) to go.

Ah I'm not sure about this one. I could get on board with the Billions type plot but for me the side story in the prison didn't fit. I thought it was just OK. It's a short enough series, so worth a go.

[As for inflation, I doubt if prices are any higher than ever they were and most people have no problem paying for them if they are interested, look at the crowds in the Munster hurling or the quarter of a million people who paid out €150 a go for Bruce Springsteen.]

The fall in attendances are actually incredible in the past 5-10 years, there are too many matches with nothing on the line at high prices in an inflation/cost of living crisis.

So many big staidums now and they forgot to keep the supporters onside

What is needed is competition. Someone noted that Celtic park in Derry had been hardly used for years and this year it has had 3 full house games. The Leinster championship is not getting the crowds of 30 years ago because there is zero chance of a Dublin-Meath game going to extra time. As for inflation, I doubt if prices are any higher than ever they were and most people have no problem paying for them if they are interested, look at the crowds in the Munster hurling or the quarter of a million people who paid out €150 a go for Bruce Springsteen.

Perhaps the price isnt too bad but it's the condensed format that goes along with the price. Big costs for families every week or fortnight is not sustainable for many.

As much as I love the Ulster championship, it is now clear that the provincials have to go.

Mechanisms such as the €50 ticket for the 3 group games are a response to the cost.

As for the provincial championships, when they are abolished people will then be posting that it used to be possible for families to go to Omagh or Clones but the cost of having to go to games in Kerry or Galway is prohibitive.

This was a great idea.  I totally agree.  For some reason though, they restricted the number of these packages available despite knowledge that no ground would be sold out.

The Ulster final was great shooting from 40m plus yeah, but rarely under any pressure. I suspect most county players 20 years ago were also well capable of this.

[As for inflation, I doubt if prices are any higher than ever they were and most people have no problem paying for them if they are interested, look at the crowds in the Munster hurling or the quarter of a million people who paid out €150 a go for Bruce Springsteen.]

The fall in attendances are actually incredible in the past 5-10 years, there are too many matches with nothing on the line at high prices in an inflation/cost of living crisis.

So many big staidums now and they forgot to keep the supporters onside

What is needed is competition. Someone noted that Celtic park in Derry had been hardly used for years and this year it has had 3 full house games. The Leinster championship is not getting the crowds of 30 years ago because there is zero chance of a Dublin-Meath game going to extra time. As for inflation, I doubt if prices are any higher than ever they were and most people have no problem paying for them if they are interested, look at the crowds in the Munster hurling or the quarter of a million people who paid out €150 a go for Bruce Springsteen.

Perhaps the price isnt too bad but it's the condensed format that goes along with the price. Big costs for families every week or fortnight is not sustainable for many.

As much as I love the Ulster championship, it is now clear that the provincials have to go.

The usual transfer noise around Summerville and Gnonto I'm sure.

Long to stand for Alliance in East Belfast, this will pressurise the new leader of the DUP.

She was always going to stand. I don't know why she didn't just come out as say so months ago when it was reported that the decision was made. Two party leaders going for one seat now. Expect local media outlets to totally ignore every other constituency between now and polling day.

Probably just to make it look like there would be focus on her role as Justice Minister, when the reality is that one eye has always been on Westminster.

Can any of you Armachians post a link to Armagh's starting lineup against Westmeath? Thanks a lot.

Armagh gaa twitter
Kelly in midfield
Conor o Neill in half back line
Mc cabe on the bench 
No other changes

Or the glorious colour version, strong subs bench but no Rian.

Rian clearly had an issue after that slip in the Ulster Final and must not have recovered in time.  Although I dont think there is a lot of difference between many of the subs, I am slightly surprised that TK gets the nod over Oisin O'Neill in the middle (if such a position really exists now).   

Are all the Westmeath supporters on holiday?

They were during the game in the Athletic Grounds last year. 

It's sky reporting it so it is most likely nonsense

Corbyn standing as an Independent and not for ToryLite

Yes I know, I know...but how does this Tyson fight go? Is he too old?

Yes, but he's still an angry animal.

I'd wonder if there are certain clauses and restrictions associated with the fight and if Tyson would really even care when the blood boils.

Jamie worried about marching season