Down v Armagh. June 4th

[Captain Obvious]

The year that Down last beat Armagh in the championship Charles Haughey resigned as Taoiseach,Bill Clinton became US president,Prince Charles and Diana separated,Euro Disney opened in Paris, Denmark were crowned kings of European soccer and Windows 3.1 was released by Microsoft.

[armaghniac]

The year that Down last beat Armagh in the championship Charles Haughey resigned as Taoiseach,Bill Clinton became US president,Prince Charles and Diana separated,Euro Disney opened in Paris, Denmark were crowned kings of European soccer and Windows 3.1 was released by Microsoft.

Those of you too young to remember what life was like then can reenter an older world https://classicreload.com/windows-31.html

[tonto1888]

The year that Down last beat Armagh in the championship Charles Haughey resigned as Taoiseach,Bill Clinton became US president,Prince Charles and Diana separated,Euro Disney opened in Paris, Denmark were crowned kings of European soccer and Windows 3.1 was released by Microsoft.

But we won the minors that day!

[T Fearon]

My late brother was the Armagh team Doctor that day,in fact I came across that match programme from 1992 just the other night while clearing out my recently deceased dad's house.

[armaghniac]

Sunlight days indeed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwJxTkbypZk

[tonto1888]

My late brother was the Armagh team Doctor that day,in fact I came across that match programme from 1992 just the other night while clearing out my recently deceased dad's house.

Sorry to hear that Tony. Been there myself so I know what you're going through.

[BennyCake]

My late brother was the Armagh team Doctor that day,in fact I came across that match programme from 1992 just the other night while clearing out my recently deceased dad's house.

My condolences, T.

I'd say I have that program lying about somewhere too.

[regal]

Sympathies Tony

[T Fearon]

Thanks.

[Sandy Hill]

Just won 2 tickets courtesy of EirGAA!

No doubt you'll be giving them to children in your club as you couldn't care less yourself.

Thats an arrogant statement considering you dont know the man, if you did you would know Tony is a diehard Armagh fan, but hey, keep on letting his detractors influence your opinion newbie, theres a good sheep!

Up Armagh! )

+1

[T Fearon]

Good article in the Irish News today about the longevity of the Armagh Down rivalry,from former Armagh manager and nephew of the legendary Tommy,Peter Makem,including many things I didn't know,like Sean O'Neill's father was a Keady man for example.

I recall many great clashes,like the one played in a  snow blizzard in Newry in 1980,when you could barely see the play so thick was the snowfall,yet there was a full house for this league fixture.

Just wish both teams had higher profiles currently.

[brokencrossbar1]

Good article in the Irish News today about the longevity of the Armagh Down rivalry,from former Armagh manager and nephew of the legendary Tommy,Peter Makem,including many things I didn't know,like Sean O'Neill's father was a Keady man for example.

I recall many great clashes,like the one played in a  snow blizzard in Newry in 1980,when you could barely see the play so thick was the snowfall,yet there was a full house for this league fixture.

Just wish both teams had higher profiles currently.

The funny thing Tony though is that down rarely have high profiles. They pull together with a particular group and are able to generate something out of nothing...it's the arrogance built on them that means they can create championship winning teams without any previous real pedigree. I feel both counties are suffering from the lack of success in the 2 newry schools. They have been the bedrock for both counties for years and have not really produced consistently in recent years. Also in armaghs case the lack of success in Lurgan clubs has been very detrimental. Armagh need a strong Clans team I would venture more than any other team bar ourselves. That wee bit of Francis street swagger was always a key to Armagh success.

[seafoid]

Sunlight days indeed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwJxTkbypZk

Is that Jackie Fullerton doing the overview ?

[Owen Brannigan]

The funny thing Tony though is that down rarely have high profiles. They pull together with a particular group and are able to generate something out of nothing...it's the arrogance built on them that means they can create championship winning teams without any previous real pedigree. I feel both counties are suffering from the lack of success in the 2 newry schools. They have been the bedrock for both counties for years and have not really produced consistently in recent years. Also in armaghs case the lack of success in Lurgan clubs has been very detrimental. Armagh need a strong Clans team I would venture more than any other team bar ourselves. That wee bit of Francis street swagger was always a key to Armagh success.

Agree about the Newry schools not delivering the players of the past but Bessbrook has made a good breakthrough and St Ronan's in Lurgan is doing a similar job.  On the other hand , Tony's old school in Armagh has done nothing for many years and has had some of those in the Armagh setup and managers of many club and county teams taking the teams.  The emergence of Cavan from its torpor was due in some considerable part to the county board taking a direct involvement in the development of football at college level.  There needs to be a similar strategy in Armagh to make the most of development in the schools.

[SHEEDY]

Sunlight days indeed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwJxTkbypZk

Is that Jackie Fullerton doing the overview ?

yeah thats our jackie alright.