Armagh Club football & hurling

[brokencrossbar1]

So with our injuries and St Pats run of form they will probably beat us with 3-4 spare. If Lavery is out then that's a huge blow for the lough shores men. The second semi will be a tight affair with Maghery  nicking it by a point I reckon as experience will tell

[illdecide]

Just reading the IN on line, quote ''If Crossmaglen's not there (referring to county final), it's not a county final" Kieran Donnelly, assistant manager from Crossmaglen. What a complete arrogant BS, not an ounce of humility.

I remember us getting beat by Cross in the County final and Donal Murtagh came into our changing rooms after the game to commiserate with us but told us not to be too down as we got beat by a better Cross team and there was no shame in losing to Cross, keep the heads up and try and come back again...Holy sweet f**k, instead of saying unlucky lads, thanks for the good hard game he comes in to our changing rooms after losing a County final to tell us how good Cross are

[armaghniac]

Just reading the IN on line, quote ''If Crossmaglen's not there (referring to county final), it's not a county final" Kieran Donnelly, assistant manager from Crossmaglen. What a complete arrogant BS, not an ounce of humility.

I remember us getting beat by Cross in the County final and Donal Murtagh came into our changing rooms after the game to commiserate with us but told us not to be too down as we got beat by a better Cross team and there was no shame in losing to Cross, keep the heads up and try and come back again...Holy sweet f**k, instead of saying unlucky lads, thanks for the good hard game he comes in to our changing rooms after losing a County final to tell us how good Cross are

How did you get on since? 

[Orior]

Ballymacnab 0-14
Crossmaglen 0-13

[armaghniac]

Ballymacnab 0-14
Crossmaglen 0-13

What competition is this?

[Insane Bolt]

Think most neutrals would love to see the Nab win, but Cross don't lose many finals.

[Rufus T Firefly]

Just reading the IN on line, quote ''If Crossmaglen's not there (referring to county final), it's not a county final" Kieran Donnelly, assistant manager from Crossmaglen. What a complete arrogant BS, not an ounce of humility.

There's more than you commenting on it!   

[Rufus T Firefly]

Ballymacnab 0-14
Crossmaglen 0-13

I've seen both sides in this year's Championship and I'd have to say it will be a shock of seismic proportions if the Nab go on to do it.

[general_lee]

The nab weren't too hot against maghery who everyone fancied but they still edged it.. it might be a bridge too far to topple cross.. not sure they have the players to deal with the cross forwards. That said would love to see them do it, they've been the form team all year

[Rufus T Firefly]

The nab weren't too hot against maghery who everyone fancied but they still edged it..

The Maghery challenge was crippled by losses to injury. I felt there was an opportunity for the Nab to make a big statement and they only just about crawled across the line. It was a tight match with the first goal likely to be key to the result. The nature of the goal was in keeping with the Nab performance - an attempt for a point falling woefully short and being fisted to the net as it fell into the square.

The Nab won't worry about that, as the result was everything, but I thought too many of their big players were largely anonymous, particularly Jack Grugan. If they hope to topple Cross, then all of their big names will need to lead from the front.

[Orior]

Ballymacnab 0-14
Crossmaglen 0-13

What competition is this?

Sorry - my prediction!

[yellowcard]

Like others, I'd be amazed if Nab overturn Cross in the final. Maghery were without their 2 best midfielders yet Nab just about did enough in the semi final. Cross have stepped up a gear from the League campaign after the return of a few key players.

One month ago, I wouldn't have had Cross down as favourites to win the championship but they have been very impressive in their last 2 matches and can realistically have an outside chance of winning an Ulster championship given their pedigree. Particularly given the fact that there doesn't appear to be any one clear outstanding team in Ulster at the minute. I still think they have plenty of weaknesses in certain areas but they have a core group of about 5 or 6 players who are vital to their success.

[brokencrossbar1]

Like others, I'd be amazed if Nab overturn Cross in the final. Maghery were without their 2 best midfielders yet Nab just about did enough in the semi final. Cross have stepped up a gear from the League campaign after the return of a few key players.

One month ago, I wouldn't have had Cross down as favourites to win the championship but they have been very impressive in their last 2 matches and can realistically have an outside chance of winning an Ulster championship given their pedigree. Particularly given the fact that there doesn't appear to be any one clear outstanding team in Ulster at the minute. I still think they have plenty of weaknesses in certain areas but they have a core group of about 5 or 6 players who are vital to their success.

Jesus lads let us get over the Nab first before talking Ulster's 😂. A county championship would be a huge achievement this year and if we do that I reckon they might rest at that

[yellowcard]

Like others, I'd be amazed if Nab overturn Cross in the final. Maghery were without their 2 best midfielders yet Nab just about did enough in the semi final. Cross have stepped up a gear from the League campaign after the return of a few key players.

One month ago, I wouldn't have had Cross down as favourites to win the championship but they have been very impressive in their last 2 matches and can realistically have an outside chance of winning an Ulster championship given their pedigree. Particularly given the fact that there doesn't appear to be any one clear outstanding team in Ulster at the minute. I still think they have plenty of weaknesses in certain areas but they have a core group of about 5 or 6 players who are vital to their success.

Jesus lads let us get over the Nab first before talking Ulster's 😂. A county championship would be a huge achievement this year and if we do that I reckon they might rest at that

I think you would have taken a county championship at the beginning of the year. However Cross have the pedigree in Ulster that other clubs simply do not and that counts for a lot. The performances of both Maghery and Harps in the last 2 years show how difficult it is for first time winners to compete successfully at provincial level. I don't think Cross will fall into that trap providing they get the job done against the Nab. Whether they are good enough to compete to win Ulster, I'm not too sure yet but it won't be for the want of resting on their laurels.

I just don't see a standout team in the province this year. Kilcoo, Scotstown would be the obvious choices but they will likely end up playing each other in the first game.

[general_lee]

Kilcoo a lot of injuries, only burren are scared of them and will inevitably dump their trunks they'd be doing well to get out of Down.