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Happy to be shot down on this.

From what I've read and heard McGurn is a real Coup.

Question is given his experience and demand, how can Armagh afford him?

I'd be happy with Marsden as well. The guy's a legend

I am an Armagh fan. I welcome the appointment of Murtagh and McGurn.

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Me too. Really surprised after what was said last week, but delighted too.

Who would be in reckoning for coach? Liam McCorry?

Haven't been on for a while, but I read in Oisins column today that he has been impressed by the manner in which POR has gone about assembling his back room team??

Thats what I was thinking. If they could get a couple of guys, it might make things look a bit better.

Woner would the likes of Peter Rafferty or Aiden O'Rourke be interested

Colm Keys article and Murtagh interview are fairly reflective of the mood in the County I'd say.

BUt looks lke we are where we are. Any word on assistants, etc

Paddy is a good honest GAA man and would never look for money. He also wouldnt be short of a bob or two so he isnt taking the Armagh job for the money.
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I don't know the man, but I would believe he is an honest GAA man. I don't know whether he's getting money or not. Don't really care. He's a shocking appointment

I'm sure O'Rourke will get well paid, which makes this even worse!!

When O'Rourke was manager of Down the consencus was that he couldn't be faulted for enthusiasm, but had no clue when it came to setting a team up to play football.

Just can't get my head around how this decision was made. Only conclusion is that everyone else must have said no. What other possible reason could there be

Horrified at this. What has JohnRaff done wrong

Personally, I wouldn't like Pete McGrath to be the Armagh manager. I think its naive to think that the only reason Armagh supporters wouldn't like him is because he's from Down. I wouldn't fancy Brian McEniff either but I've nothing against Donegal.

You would like to think that there is the potential to progress things under the new manager rather than hold the fort for a few years until a white knight appears


Does anyone know any sort of timeline for receiving new nominations, interviews etc?

I heard at the weekend that the only name that has actually been put forward for the job is Niel Smith?

Any truth in that?

If AOR got the job would that not be a similar position to Joe Kernan getting it with his sons playing?

Could be good craic when Aiden takes Martin off

So forgetting about what has gone before, who would you like to see get the job?
If anything was possible, what would get people excited for the McKenna Cup??

What about Martin McHugh?

Reliable source says the Sunday game panel has been offered the post. FACT!!