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Under The Bar Cross are not a negative team now it is just they can play anyway a match dictates - that is why they win so much.
RMDrive I thought in the first twenty minutes the referee was giving everything to Eunan's and then seemed to go the other way for a while. However, Cross always seem to adopt to how a referee is calling the game and use it to their advantage. As for Eunan's not believing they could win it we know all about this in Armagh as on occasions (including this year) teams have had Cross on the ropes but lacked the believe to put them away. Should be an interesting final.

AFS. I have been arguing that Donaghy is a more natural half back. I am not sure of him playing full back. Think he can do a good job there because he is a good footballer but would be more suited outthe field.

Sorry to hear of this incident. Knowing a number of people from that club it will not be if but when the new clubhouse is built- bigger and better than ever! Hope they managed to play and beat Pomeroy today - would give them something to cheer.

As an Armagh man I have to defend McDonnell. He has got alot of stick from Armagh people over the years as well. However, anyone who watches Armagh regularly (AFS?) will know that his strenghth is not frees and his chances yesrterday were mostly free type situations from quite a distance. I will agree he has played better but he saw alot of the ball around the half forwrd area and played more as a link man. Some of his foot passing was very good  Many players missed good chances too; even Cavanagh who played a stormer! All the players deserve credit not criticism.

Switched it over at full time and missed all the action. Did not know there was extra time. Caught second half of extra time. He may have been involved in the crap at the end of normal time but I thought no.5 was having a good game. Good to see Clonoe wineven though as a neutral (Armagh) supporting Clonoe I still think Dromore are a better team. I think Clonoe will find it difficult to get back down to earth for Ulster. Will Coalisland, Brackaville, Derrylaughan and Derrytresk help them celebrate!

Even a man down I cannot see Dromore losing. Seem to have all the best players and very good at winning and taking frees. The linesman gave the referee some lecture before the sending off ! Weather is making standard very poor -and I thought the Armagh Final was bad.

Didn't know R Clarke was going? Good to see Ciaran McKeever's improving disciplinary record being recognised!

Went to both matches yesterday. A few observations:-
1. Ogs v Killeavy. Never thought Ogs were in real bother. Ronan Clarke played very well and his brother JJ looked a real player when he came on, although a little selfish. Why do Killeavy insist on playing Stevie in MidField. What a waste of scoring talent.
2. Harps v Cross. Good game with an exciting finish. Always thought that Cross looked as if they could step up a gear, but they never did. Was at the Dalton Road end so got to see most of the controversal incidents. Thought the Cross penalty was a penalty but that the Full Back should have got a free out before that. Quigley also pushed a defender on his way to scoring his goal. Francie should have been sent off. I thought the referee had lost his cards. Twice Francie pulled the forward down when he had him beaten. He should have had a yellow at the very least. As regards the incident with Kelly I thought as the ball was being played in Francie was holding Kelly back by the arm (could have been a pen) Kelly tried to pull his arm away to get past. In the tussle I definitely think Francie caught Kelly and would have warranted a yellow (the second I think he should have got) rather than a red. How Kelly got the telling off I do not know. The incident was in my opinion similar to when Tony McEntee got caught. As regards the final free I had a very good view. Quigley hit an excellent free but it was stopped by a defender on the line. The whistle was then blown. Match over.
Thought John Mac, Jamie Clarke and Tony Kernan were excellent for cross. For the Harps Gill at full back was very assured, Morrison played well at full forward as did Quigley. After his missed pen and frees Kelly showed great Character to play very well in the second half. However, my man of the match was Swift. If he played like that for Armagh he would never be off the team.
3. Other points.
The ground looked very well. However, some parents will need to look after their children a bit better. The County Board will also need to put some yellow tape or something on the barriers. I saw a young Cross fan run straight into a barrier and suffer a bad cut. ( well done to those who went to his aid also) Finally, I hope that fool who went for the Harps player after the game gets taken to task. Also hope it does not mean we need higher barriers around the pitch. Good to see Aaron Kernan trying to sort it out.

Tyrone were lucky to win the All Ireland in 2003. Just think if they had gotten the better of Armagh in that match iin 2002 Armagh may not have won the All Ireland. Tyrone may not have got rid of Big Art and Mickey Harte may not have been appointed manager. Armagh would have proceeded to win five in a row through the back door (2003 to 2007) and Tyrone would still be looking for the first!

Waken me up before you go home!

Onion Bag McDonnell played very well although I only saw the first half - it was baltic. Is he Keady? The Madden man Feeney also looked the part.

Have to agree with Martin Carney-sorry AFS- here. Having watched Armagh all year in McKenna Cup, National League and championship Ciaran McKeever has been Armagh's outstanding defender. Although it may not be popular to say it I think Francie was lucky to get his place in the championship team. On saying that bar one mistake he had quite a good championship.

Best way to Tullysaran I believe is to go down the motorway. At end of motorway you come to a roundabout. Take first left heading for Eglish. When you go through Eglish follow signs to Armagh. You will pass Glass Factory and old Kernans mushroom buildings on your left. Couple of miles down the road come to a crossroads. Take a left signposted for Benburb/Blackwatertown. (you can see a church on your left). Travel along this road for about a mile. You will pass a pub on the corner. After this you will see houses on your right. Take first left past the chapel. Pitch and club rooms on left.

Sorry pints. Spelling not the best. I meant a slag. No dig intended.

Pints. Do not take everthing to heart. If you miss Armagh so much come on home. The craic would be great. A slack in the pub is always better than one online!

Mackers. You should not let him wind you up! Hope the blitz went well. Tullysaran went to the Moy yesterday for their u-8  tournament beating the hosts by a pont in the final. Very well run event and the Moy could definitely teach many people how to organise such events. It is always good getting something out of Tyrone!