Not sure what to make of this. Grimley trying to stamp his authority early on? Can't see what Mackin did to get dropped as he was one of the few stand-out performers in the league last year. Also us Grimley expecting any Cross involvement in the club championship to end before the league restarts?
Grimley drops 14 players from 2012 Armagh squad
By Colm Keys
Wednesday October 24 2012
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New Armagh football manager Paul Grimley has swept the decks following a clear-out of 14 players from the 2012 squad over the past few weeks.
Among them is Andy Mallon, the former All Star corner-back who has been involved with the county since 2003, when he played in the All-Ireland final against Tyrone.
Billy Joe Padden, who linked up with Armagh after years with Mayo, has also been released, as have long-serving players Malachy Mackin, Michael O'Rourke and Anton Duffy.
Grimley said it was necessary to make such sweeping changes because Armagh have been "drifting for too long". "Change is needed," he said.
Grimley has introduced 12 newcomers, including two of the Crossmaglen Rangers All-Ireland club championship-winning side, Paul McKeown and Stephen Finnegan.
It brings to seven the number of Crossmaglen players that are now in the Armagh squad, with Jamie Clarke, Aaron and Tony Kernan, James Morgan and Johnny Hanratty all still involved.
Oisin McConville was critical recently of the low number of Crossmaglen players that had made the Armagh team in recent years.
The promising Rory Grugan is also off the panel but is set to travel in the coming weeks.
Grimley said he has spoken to all the players released and explained the reasons behind his decision.
"Some of the lads gone have been injured in recent seasons, others have lost form," he said. "In Andy Mallon's case, he's living in Dublin now, has a young family and he's a player we will probably revisit in February or March."
He warned that further changes can't be ruled out once the new season gets under way.
"I'll be willing to cut some of the younger players some slack. It will take time to blood some of them. But the older players won't have the same time," he said. "They need to step up."
- Colm Keys
Not sure what to make of it either. Malachy Mackin in my eyes is good enough to stay there as is Anto Duffy. Paul McKeown should be a good addition but I'm not sure about Finnegan. Did he even feature in the county final last week?
Quote from: fitzroyalty on October 24, 2012, 11:58:23 AM
Not sure what to make of it either. Malachy Mackin in my eyes is good enough to stay there as is Anto Duffy. Paul McKeown should be a good addition but I'm not sure about Finnegan. Did he even feature in the county final last week?
Fiddler came on as a sub. Hadn't been training much for a few weeks with a few niggles. He is good enough and has that bit of nastiness that is needed sometimes.
Has anyone got the full panel?
This can only be a positive step and lays down a marker, either step up or you'll be gone. Interesting times ahead.........
Anto Duffy has plans to go travelling which would explain his exclusion
Quote from: BenDover on October 24, 2012, 01:47:21 PM
Anto Duffy has plans to go travelling which would explain his exclusion
Heard that too, is Grimley not his father-in-law?
Quote from: Cold tea on October 25, 2012, 09:03:44 AM
Quote from: BenDover on October 24, 2012, 01:47:21 PM
Anto Duffy has plans to go travelling which would explain his exclusion
Heard that too, is Grimley not his father-in-law?
No that's Paul Duffy. Is he still on the squad I wonder?
Risky but welcomed move. Grimley has laid down the marker early and any mediocrity will not be allowed.
The Grim Reaper.. :-X
I have to say lads I laughed at the title of this post. Grimley weilds an axe by dropping a couple of last years fringe players?
There is alot of doom and gloom around Grimley yet yee Armagh people couldnt wait to get him in a few short years ago!
I've said it before - Armagh have as good a group of players as any county probably better than most.
Quote from: ck on October 27, 2012, 01:08:17 PM
I have to say lads I laughed at the title of this post. Grimley weilds an axe by dropping a couple of last years fringe players?
There is alot of doom and gloom around Grimley yet yee Armagh people couldnt wait to get him in a few short years ago!
I've said it before - Armagh have as good a group of players as any county probably better than most.
Hence "(apparently)"
as an aside I hear Hughie Morgan has pulled the plug on sponsoring Armagh
any truth in it ?
Quote from: naka on October 29, 2012, 11:14:32 AM
as an aside I hear Hughie Morgan has pulled the plug on sponsoring Armagh
any truth in it ?
Announcement tonight.
Armagh website has press conference listed for Thursday at 8 pm to announce new sponsor.
Plug was pulled on Hughie
TMet the new sponsor.
Who's the new minor management?
The Drumsill Arena is the new sponsor. Even tho it's now closed the award has been given in recognition to it's contribution to Armagh's success at underage level over the past years! ;D
Will the ground still be called Morgan athletic grounds or what's the story there?
Morgan left because of his lack of involvement in the team? ;)
Is TMet def signed up?
Philip McEvoy Dromintee
James Morgan Crossmaglen
Brendan Donaghy Clonmore
Declan McKenna Harps
Kevin Dyas Dromintee
Mark Shields Whitecross
Gerard Barton Pearse ogs
Paul Duffy Pearse ogs
Niall Rowland Culloville
Aaron Kernan Crossmaglen
Finian Moriarty Wolfe Tones
Paul McKeown Crossmaglen
Stephen Cusack Maghery
Barry Loughran Carrickcruppen
Ciaran McKeever Cullyhanna
Gary McCoey Cullyhanna
Stephen Finnegan Crossmaglen
Kieran Toner Granemore
Charlie Vernon Harps
Stephen Harold Carrickcruppen
Peter Carragher Silverbridge
Ethan Rafferty Grange
James Lavery Maghery
John Kingham Culloville
Johnny Hanratty Crossmaglen
James Donnelly Killeavy
Aidan Forker Maghery
Stefan Campbell Clan Na Gael
Tony Kernan Crossmaglen
Ciaran O'Hanlon Killeavy
Niall McConville St Peters
Michael Stevenson Sarsfields
Jamie Clarke Crossmaglen
Caolan Rafferty Granemore
Eugene McVerry Mullaghbawn
Declan Carville Carrickcruppen
Sean Clarke Pearse ogs
Gavin McParland Ballymacnab
Brian Mallon Tir na Nog
who are the keepers ? i see only one
i hear mc culough from cruppen approached and declined
Can anyone 100% confirm the sponsor
I've heard
TMET
NWP RECYCLING
BOYLESPORTS
According to armaghgaa.net none of the above
Quote from: Throw ball on October 30, 2012, 09:45:06 PM
According to armaghgaa.net none of the above
actually thought it was boylesports myself but have been told tonight that i am wrong
realy dont have a clue
Quote from: Throw ball on October 30, 2012, 09:45:06 PM
According to armaghgaa.net none of the above
Like they would comfirm it anyway 48 hrs before the 'exclusive live event'! Heard from reliable enough source who it is and it has been mentioned on the Armagh Website.
Quote from: brokencrossbar1 on October 31, 2012, 08:49:24 AM
Quote from: Throw ball on October 30, 2012, 09:45:06 PM
According to armaghgaa.net none of the above
Like they would comfirm it anyway 48 hrs before the 'exclusive live event'! Heard from reliable enough source who it is and it has been mentioned on the Armagh Website.
go on BCB let the cat out of the bag
I believe it is the Orange Order, an organisation founded in County Armagh who feel they need better coverage and who can relate to the Armagh colour scheme.
They'll be providing a band free at all MAG games.
Quote from: armaghniac on October 31, 2012, 10:06:16 AM
I believe it is the Orange Order, an organisation founded in County Armagh who feel they need better coverage and who can relate to the Armagh colour scheme.
They'll be providing a band free at all MAG games.
Got it in 1 but all home games will be played in Drumcree instead of the field formerly known as the MAG!
Quote from: Onion Bag on October 30, 2012, 09:43:50 PM
Can anyone 100% confirm the sponsor
I've heard
TMET
NWP RECYCLING
BOYLESPORTS
none of the above...name already mentioned on this thread
see rainbow communications 8) got the 4g contract for NI
Quelle surprise the new sponsor is Rainbow Communications!
Jarlath Burns tweeted a pic o the jersey.
Post it Harold
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/A6pSvdKCQAIXMvf.jpg)
Nice jersey that!
It is quite nice alright, strange not seeing Morgan Fuels on it
Quote from: Onion Bag on November 01, 2012, 09:37:52 PM
It is quite nice alright, strange not seeing Morgan Fuels on it
I think it is refreshing and a great new Jersey.
initial reaction is that its horrible, its very like the one we had 2010-11, and it got a bit of abuse.
We finally had a classic jersey this year lads, it was perfect only the big blue morgan sponsor spoiled it
Like the jersey classy style and nice collar.
Think Santa will have a couple this Christmas for the kids
Well done Armagh.
I like how thoughtful the designer was. Now whenever I wear the new shirt my nipples will have what appear to be a pair of eyebrows, just what they have always needed.
Have to say well done Armagh great jersey and it was great you could watch it online.Fair play to them.
Nice jersey, although the short lived one we've just let go was lovely.
Quote from: Armaghgeddon on November 01, 2012, 10:20:45 PM
Now whenever I wear the new shirt my nipples will have what appear to be a pair of eyebrows, just what they have always needed.
Raised eyebrows?
Quote from: Rufus T Firefly on November 01, 2012, 10:59:55 PM
Nice jersey, although the short lived one we've just let go was lovely.
Quote from: Armaghgeddon on November 01, 2012, 10:20:45 PM
Now whenever I wear the new shirt my nipples will have what appear to be a pair of eyebrows, just what they have always needed.
Raised eyebrows?
Sucpicious looking nipples, what are people going to think when they are pointy :-\
Nice jersey. 100 times better than the previous with Morgan on the blue box